School MattersHai Sing Catholic School vs Tanjong Katong Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Hai Sing Catholic School | Tanjong Katong Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Autonomous |
| Zone | East | East |
| Address | 15 Pasir Ris Street 21 | 130 Haig Road |
| Nearest MRT | Pasir Ris | Paya Lebar, Dakota |
| Listed CCAs | 16 | 17 |
| DSA listings | 9 | 5 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 5 CCA listings. Hai Sing Catholic School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Bowling (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Cross Country (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Tanjong Katong Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Boys), Floorball (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- DSA programme
- The records share 0 DSA programme listings. Hai Sing Catholic School also lists Badminton (Girls), Bowling (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Floorball (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Tanjong Katong Secondary School also lists Basketball (Boys), Floorball (Girls), Football (Boys), Malay Language (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Hai Sing Catholic School: Pasir Ris; for Tanjong Katong Secondary School: Paya Lebar, Dakota. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Hai Sing Catholic School | Tanjong Katong Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–15 | 2026 · 7–13 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–23 | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–27 | Not listed |
Each range belongs to the intake year and programme shown. Affiliated and non-affiliated ranges are separate. D, M and P are Higher Mother Tongue requirements. Past ranges do not guarantee admission.
Get to know each school
Hai Sing Catholic School
The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary founded Hai Sing Girls’ High School in 1959 to educate girls from less fortunate families. It became coeducational when it moved to Pasir Ris in 1990, and adopted the Hai Sing Catholic name in 1999. The school reports returning to 9 Pasir Ris Drive 6 in January 2026 after refurbishment from 2023 to 2025. Its account of the 17 April 2026 campus blessing connects that return with its mission-school origins, rather than presenting the school as newly established.
The school’s official FAQ says Catholic student leaders lead morning prayer. Non-Catholic pupils may pray according to their own faith or observe quietly; monthly Mass and Catholic formation are described for Catholic students. This gives families a more useful description of religious participation than the school label alone. The curriculum also includes service, citizenship and career exploration. For a child of another faith, the next useful question is how the school organises the timetable during Catholic-specific sessions and communicates those arrangements to parents.
- School Identity
- Blessing of the School
- As a Catholic school, is there any difference in the education experience between Catholic and non-Catholic students?
- Character & Citizenship Education
Tanjong Katong Secondary School
TK began as Tanjong Katong Secondary Technical School in 1956, initially serving boys. It admitted girls and introduced pre-university classes in the 1960s, dropped Technical from its name in 1993 and moved to Haig Road in 1998. It gained autonomous status in 2004. The band traces one branch to a 26-member brass band in 1965, later combined with TKGS before separating in 1989. The band page’s display awards and overseas competition examples are dated historical achievements, not a current ranking or a promise of opportunities for each new member.
The EMAS page describes a four-year programme linked to Higher Malay, with language and cultural workshops by level. TK pupils taking Higher Malay are included in EMAS; outside pupils attend the school’s Higher Malay lessons under a separate arrangement. MLEP-Sec is a different two-year upper-secondary pathway involving Malay literature. The school describes a choice for EMAS pupils to continue or switch, and entry criteria for other applicants. Its MLEP page still refers to O-Level subjects and JC incentives, so confirm current cohort requirements directly. Camps, immersion, scholarships and progression should not be assumed merely from enrolment at TK.
CCAs and programmes
Hai Sing Catholic School
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Bowling (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Singapore Youth Flying Club (Girls and Boys)
- St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Tanjong Katong Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Football (Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Marching Band (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Sea) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Shooting (Girls and Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Hai Sing Catholic School
- Badminton (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) Land (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Tanjong Katong Secondary School
- Basketball (Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Football (Boys)
- Malay Language (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Hai Sing Catholic School and Tanjong Katong Secondary School?
Start with programmes, the CCAs your child wants and the actual journey from home. Visit both schools to assess the daily environment. Counts and past results alone do not establish which school fits your child.
How do their recorded PSLE entry ranges compare?
PG3 · Non-affiliated: Hai Sing Catholic School 2026 · 11–15; Tanjong Katong Secondary School 2026 · 7–13. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Hai Sing Catholic School 2026 · 21–23; Tanjong Katong Secondary School 2026 · 21–23. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Hai Sing Catholic School 2026 · 25–27; Tanjong Katong Secondary School Not listed.
Do past admission records guarantee a place?
No. Ranges belong to the intake year and programme shown and can change. Keep affiliated and non-affiliated ranges separate and retain any D, M or P Higher Mother Tongue suffix.