School MattersMethodist Girls' School (Secondary) vs National Junior College
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) | National Junior College |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | IP | IP |
| Zone | West | South |
| Address | 11 Blackmore Drive | 37 Hillcrest Road |
| Nearest MRT | King Albert Park | Botanic Gardens, Tan Kah Kee, Sixth Avenue |
| Listed CCAs | 23 | 32 |
| DSA listings | 24 | 23 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 1 CCA listing. Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Art and Crafts (Girls), Artistic Swimming (Girls), Bowling (Girls), Choir (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. National Junior College also lists Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Canoeing (Girls and 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 0 DSA programme listings. Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Artistic Swimming (Girls), Artistic Swimming (Girls) - IP, Bowling (Girls), Bowling (Girls) - IP and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. National Junior College also lists Art Elective Programme (AEP) (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Canoeing (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (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 Methodist Girls' School (Secondary): King Albert Park; for National Junior College: Botanic Gardens, Tan Kah Kee, Sixth Avenue. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) | National Junior College |
|---|---|---|
| IP · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 4–6 | 2026 · 5–8 |
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–8 | Not listed |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 7–17 | 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
Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)
MGS began in 1887 under Sophia Blackmore, moved to Mount Sophia in 1925 and Blackmore Drive in 1992. Its secondary section became independent in 1989 and added the IP in 2013. The current academic pages distinguish the Secondary Education Certificate track from a six-year IP, with Years 5 and 6 at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Families should identify the actual offered track before comparing assessment, progression and fees; the shared school name does not make the two programmes interchangeable.
The SEC page gives lower-secondary pupils a broad curriculum including computing, project work and Contemporary Issues: Perspectives & Inquiry. CPI is specifically offered to Sec 1 and 2 in the SEC track, using research and discussion to examine identity, diversity and differing perspectives. Upper-secondary pupils combine core subjects with two to four electives, subject to approval; the list includes Computing, sciences, humanities and Music. A published subject list therefore needs to be read with allocation requirements, rather than as a guarantee of any chosen combination.
- Our Heritage
- Integrated Programme
- Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Programme
- Contemporary issues: Perspectives & Inquiry
National Junior College
National Junior College opened in January 1969 with 570 students and was officially opened in May 1970. MOE records its move to Hillcrest Road in 1995, a four-year Integrated Programme from 2004, and expansion to six years with Sec 1 admission in 2009. This profile concerns Junior High, the four secondary-stage years within that six-year route. Its learning experiences and activity choices should be distinguished from the two Senior High years, even though both stages share the college name and some programmes.
The current Junior High page describes interdisciplinary SPIRE work and Perspectives Tasks alongside languages, mathematics, integrated sciences, humanities, PE, art and music. JH1–2 pupils can take one or more electives, subject to selection and timetable fit. JH3–4 pupils normally take at most two; those taking triple science can take at most one. Examples include coding, forensic science and advanced science or mathematics. This offers room to explore, but not an unrestricted menu. Families can ask how choices, project deadlines and subject progression fit together across the four years.
CCAs and programmes
Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)
- Art and Crafts (Girls)
- Artistic Swimming (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Cross Country (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Football (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Handbell Ensemble (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls)
- International Chess (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Squash (Girls)
- String Ensemble (Girls)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
National Junior College
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Canoeing (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Language, Drama and Debating (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Community Service (Rotary-Sponsored) (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Design and Innovation (Girls and Boys)
- English Language, Drama and Debating (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Indian Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Indian Language, Drama and Debating (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Language, Drama and Debating (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Rockwall Climbing (Girls and Boys)
- Shooting (Girls and Boys)
- Softball (Girls and Boys)
- Squash (Girls and Boys)
- String Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Touch Rugby (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)
- Artistic Swimming (Girls)
- Artistic Swimming (Girls) - IP
- Bowling (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls) - IP
- Computational Thinking Skills (Girls)
- Computational Thinking Skills (Girls) - IP
- English Language (Girls)
- English Language (Girls) - IP
- Football (Girls)
- Football (Girls) - IP
- Music Elective Programme (Girls)
- Music Elective Programme (Girls) - IP
- Netball (Girls)
- Netball (Girls) - IP
- Softball (Girls)
- Softball (Girls) - IP
- Squash (Girls)
- Squash (Girls) - IP
- Stem (Girls)
- Stem (Girls) - IP
- Swimming (Girls)
- Swimming (Girls) - IP
- Tennis (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls) - IP
Listed DSA programmes at National Junior College
- Art Elective Programme (AEP) (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Canoeing (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- Dragon Boat (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Indian Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Language Elective Programme - Malay (MLEP) (Girls and Boys)
- Language Elective Programme - Tamil (TLEP) (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Rockwall Climbing (Girls and Boys)
- Science Research (Girls and Boys)
- Shooting (Girls and Boys)
- Softball (Girls and Boys)
- String Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
- Western Dance (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) and National Junior College?
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?
IP · Non-affiliated: Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 4–6; National Junior College 2026 · 5–8. PG3 · Non-affiliated: Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 6–8; National Junior College Not listed. PG3 · Affiliated: Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 7–17; National Junior College 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.