School MattersMaris Stella High School vs St. Gabriel's Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Maris Stella High School | St. Gabriel's Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Boys' School | Boys' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | SAP · Autonomous | Not listed |
| Zone | North | South |
| Address | 25 Mount Vernon Road | 24 Serangoon Avenue 1 |
| Nearest MRT | Bartley | Serangoon |
| Listed CCAs | 18 | 16 |
| DSA listings | 18 | 16 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 5 CCA listings. Maris Stella High School also lists Basketball (Boys), Bowling (Boys), Chinese Language, Drama and Debating (Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Gabriel's Secondary School also lists Audio Visual Aid (Boys), Floorball (Boys), Football (Boys), Golf (Boys) 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 5 DSA programme listings. Maris Stella High School also lists Basketball (Boys), Bowling (Boys), Chinese Language (Boys), Chinese Language, Drama and Debating (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Gabriel's Secondary School also lists Debating (Boys), English Drama (Boys), Floorball (Boys), Football (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- Programme tags
- Maris Stella High School: SAP; St. Gabriel's Secondary School: no IP or SAP tag listed. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Maris Stella High School: Bartley; for St. Gabriel's Secondary School: Serangoon. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Maris Stella High School | St. Gabriel's Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 7M–12 | 2026 · 10–15 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 4M–16 | 2026 · 11–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 23–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 25–28 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 26–28 |
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
Maris Stella High School
Maris Stella plans to rebuild its Mount Vernon campuses from 2027 to 2029. Its secondary section will use the former Bedok North Secondary School site; the primary section uses a different site. The 2027 information page sets an 8am start for Sec 1–4 pupils, superseding the 7.30am routine in its general admission FAQ for that period. Return to Mount Vernon is tentatively in 2030. The secondary school remains all-boys: the move towards co-education is a primary-section change. Families should plan travel to the secondary holding campus.
Brother Chanel Soon founded Maris Stella in 1958 in borrowed classrooms at St Stephen’s, initially with both primary and secondary classes. It moved to Mount Vernon in 1967; the secondary section became a SAP school in 1979 and autonomous in 1996. The current FAQ welcomes pupils of all faiths. Some assembly activities introduce Catholic traditions to all students, while additional Catholic camps and masses are described as optional for non-Catholics. Families can discuss those arrangements directly instead of assuming either religious membership or complete absence of faith-related activities.
St. Gabriel's Secondary School
St Gabriel’s School began in 1953 with 212 pupils, spanning primary and early secondary levels. It became a full school in 1958 and split into separate primary and secondary schools in 1969. The secondary school remained on Upper Serangoon Road before moving to Serangoon Avenue 1 at the end of 1992. Its golden jubilee was celebrated in 2003. Later heritage projects included a replica of the old gate in 2016 and a time capsule sealed in 2018 for opening in 2053. This gives the campus’s history some context without assuming the primary school’s current programmes apply to the secondary school.
The Applied Learning Programme focuses on aviation and future transportation. The school describes recognition as a CAAS Aviation Initiative School and a partnership with Boeing Singapore. Secondary 1 pupils learn flight principles and design, build and test an unpowered glider; Secondary 2 introduces drone operations, basic coding, navigation, AI and automation. AeroWings uses simulation software for aircraft controls and flight missions. The page also lists competitions, workshops, learning journeys and overseas trips. Those enrichment platforms need cohort-specific confirmation: they are not a pilot licence, an industry placement or a promise that every pupil travels overseas.
CCAs and programmes
Maris Stella High School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Bowling (Boys)
- Chinese Language, Drama and Debating (Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- English Culture and Language (Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Sea) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Outdoor Adventure (Boys)
- Robotics (Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Softball (Boys)
- St John Brigade (Boys)
- Table Tennis (Boys)
- Taekwondo (Boys)
- Wushu (Boys)
St. Gabriel's Secondary School
- Audio Visual Aid (Boys)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Golf (Boys)
- Guitar Ensemble (Boys)
- Judo (Boys)
- Karate (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Red Cross Youth (Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Softball (Boys)
- Speech and Drama (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Maris Stella High School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Bowling (Boys)
- Chinese Language (Boys)
- Chinese Language, Drama and Debating (Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- English Literary - Debate and Scrabble (Boys)
- Leadership (Boys)
- Media Arts / Film / Photography (Boys)
- Robotics (Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Softball (Boys)
- Sport Climbing (Boys)
- Stem (Boys)
- Table Tennis (Boys)
- Taekwondo (Boys)
- Wushu (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at St. Gabriel's Secondary School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- Debating (Boys)
- English Drama (Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Golf (Boys)
- Guitar Ensemble (Boys)
- Judo (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) Air (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) Land (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Red Cross Youth (Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Softball (Boys)
- Table Tennis (Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Maris Stella High School and St. Gabriel's 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: Maris Stella High School 2026 · 7M–12; St. Gabriel's Secondary School 2026 · 10–15. PG3 · Affiliated: Maris Stella High School 2026 · 4M–16; St. Gabriel's Secondary School 2026 · 11–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Maris Stella High School Not listed; St. Gabriel's Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG2 · Affiliated: Maris Stella High School Not listed; St. Gabriel's Secondary School 2026 · 23–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Maris Stella High School Not listed; St. Gabriel's Secondary School 2026 · 25–28. PG1 · Affiliated: Maris Stella High School Not listed; St. Gabriel's Secondary School 2026 · 26–28.
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.