School MattersNgee Ann Secondary School vs Pasir Ris Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Ngee Ann Secondary School | Pasir Ris Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | Not listed |
| Zone | East | East |
| Address | 1 Tampines Street 32 | 390 Tampines Street 21 |
| Nearest MRT | Tampines, Simei, Tampines East | Tampines, Tampines East, Tampines West |
| Listed CCAs | 18 | 14 |
| DSA listings | 6 | 8 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 5 CCA listings. Ngee Ann Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Boys), English Drama (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Pasir Ris Secondary School also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Design and Innovation (Girls and Boys), Floorball (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 1 DSA programme listing. Ngee Ann Secondary School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Boys), Coding (Girls and Boys), Volleyball (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Pasir Ris Secondary School also lists Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Digital Media (Girls and Boys), English Drama (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 Ngee Ann Secondary School: Tampines, Simei, Tampines East; for Pasir Ris Secondary School: Tampines, Tampines East, Tampines West. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Ngee Ann Secondary School | Pasir Ris Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–12 | 2026 · 11–17 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 12–16 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21 | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–26 | 2026 · 25–27 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | 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
Ngee Ann Secondary School
Ngee Ann Kongsi proposed the school in 1991. It began operating in 1994 with about 600 students in 15 Secondary 1 classes, temporarily at Springfield Secondary, before moving to its own premises that June. Its official opening followed on 3 August 1996. The school links its founding to the closure of Tuan Mong High and the Kongsi’s continuing education work. Its technology emphasis also has a history: it became the East Zone ICT Centre of Excellence in 2007. The heritage record gives conflicting autonomous-status years, so no precise year is assigned here.
YouNG Academy @ NAS, or YANAS, coordinates Skills Discovery Electives and Applied Learning Modules. Secondary 1–3 students choose electives consisting of five weekly sessions, across areas such as aesthetics, business and finance, languages, digital skills, STEM and sport. ApLM@Poly offers a taste of applied learning at a polytechnic to support later education choices. The published description gives a useful distinction between short exploratory electives and deeper pathways; it does not establish that every student attends every external module.
Pasir Ris Secondary School
Pasir Ris Secondary opened on 2 January 1985 as the first secondary school in Tampines, initially borrowing Chongzheng Primary’s premises. It moved to Tampines Street 21 four months later and officially opened on 20 August 1987. Single-session operations began in 2000. After PRIME upgrading during 2006–07, the school returned to its current site in January 2008. This history distinguishes it from Pasir Ris Crest Secondary, a different school. Its longstanding Pride and Responsibility motto provides background, while current programme pages explain what pupils actually undertake.
Shine@PRSS is a broad-based music and performing-arts LLP, with a progression from exposure towards specialisation. Listed experiences include Cultural Fusion modules, theatre, MUSEIT and assembly showcases. Separately, Sec 1–2 Interdisciplinary Project Work uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals: pupils research national and international sources, then investigate issues at school or community level and engage stakeholders. STEAM is integrated into lessons and supported by a festival. These programmes offer different ways to apply learning; the published list does not promise every showcase or specialist arts pathway to every pupil.
CCAs and programmes
Ngee Ann Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- 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)
- Photography (Girls and Boys)
- Pop and Jazz (Girls and Boys)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Pasir Ris Secondary School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Design and Innovation (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls and Boys)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Ngee Ann Secondary School
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Coding (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Pasir Ris Secondary School
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Digital Media (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Ngee Ann Secondary School and Pasir Ris 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: Ngee Ann Secondary School 2026 · 6–12; Pasir Ris Secondary School 2026 · 11–17. PG3 · Affiliated: Ngee Ann Secondary School 2026 · 12–16; Pasir Ris Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Ngee Ann Secondary School 2026 · 21; Pasir Ris Secondary School 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: Ngee Ann Secondary School 2026 · 21–25; Pasir Ris Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Ngee Ann Secondary School 2026 · 25–26; Pasir Ris Secondary School 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: Ngee Ann Secondary School 2026 · 25–28; Pasir Ris 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.