School MattersMethodist Girls' School (Secondary) vs St. Margaret's School (Secondary)
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) | St. Margaret's School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Girls' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | IP | Autonomous |
| Zone | West | South |
| Address | 11 Blackmore Drive | 111 Farrer Road |
| Nearest MRT | King Albert Park | Farrer Road |
| Listed CCAs | 23 | 21 |
| DSA listings | 24 | 16 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 11 CCA listings. Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Artistic Swimming (Girls), Cross Country (Girls), Debating and Public Speaking (Girls), Football (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Margaret's School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls), Basketball (Girls), Chinese Dance (Girls), Concert Band (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 3 DSA programme listings. Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Artistic Swimming (Girls), Artistic Swimming (Girls) - IP, Bowling (Girls) - IP, Computational Thinking Skills (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Margaret's School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls), Basketball (Girls), Chinese Dance (Girls), Choir (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- Programme tags
- Methodist Girls' School (Secondary): IP; St. Margaret's School (Secondary): no IP or SAP tag listed. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Methodist Girls' School (Secondary): King Albert Park; for St. Margaret's School (Secondary): Farrer Road. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) | St. Margaret's School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| IP · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 4–6 | Not listed |
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–8 | 2026 · 8–11 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 7–17 | 2026 · 10–20 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 25–26 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 25–28 |
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
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
St. Margaret's School (Secondary)
St Margaret’s traces its roots to Maria Dyer’s 1842 home and school for homeless girls in North Bridge Road. The school moved to Sophia Road in 1861 and adopted the St Margaret’s name after the Second World War. A separate secondary campus was completed at Farrer Road in 1960 and officially opened in 1963. Redevelopment began in 1998, with a temporary move to Commonwealth Avenue before returning in December 2000; the rebuilt campus was officially opened in 2002. From January 2023, the primary and secondary schools adopted the St Margaret’s School names to reflect their shared heritage. The primary school’s recent Sophia Road return is a separate campus story.
The Arts Education Programme targets all students through assembly performances and post-examination workshops, with examples including gamelan, creative movement, manga art and storytelling. Enhanced Music is a separate two-year upper-secondary course for students with musical potential and interest. Sec 2 applicants are directed to their Music teacher in Term 3; selection includes aural tests and recordings of two contrasting pieces. The page also describes a written test and audition, so confirm the current procedure. It still names the O-Level examination: incoming cohorts should check their applicable examination and subject requirements. Choir, String Ensemble and Concert Band support Music opportunities but do not guarantee EMP admission.
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)
St. Margaret's School (Secondary)
- Art and Crafts (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Fencing (Girls)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Indian Dance (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls)
- Malay Dance (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls)
- String Ensemble (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
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 St. Margaret's School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Fencing (Girls)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Indian Dance (Girls)
- Malay Dance (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- String Ensemble (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Visual Arts (Girls)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) and St. Margaret's School (Secondary)?
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; St. Margaret's School (Secondary) Not listed. PG3 · Non-affiliated: Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 6–8; St. Margaret's School (Secondary) 2026 · 8–11. PG3 · Affiliated: Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 7–17; St. Margaret's School (Secondary) 2026 · 10–20. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; St. Margaret's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; St. Margaret's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; St. Margaret's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–26. PG1 · Affiliated: Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; St. Margaret's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–28.
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.