School MattersPaya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) vs Temasek Junior College
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) | Temasek Junior College |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | IP |
| Zone | East | East |
| Address | 296 Lor Ah Soo | 2 Tampines Avenue 9 Temasek Junior College |
| Nearest MRT | Kovan, Serangoon | Tampines East |
| Listed CCAs | 21 | 23 |
| DSA listings | 10 | 19 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 1 CCA listing. Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls), Chinese Drama (Girls), Choir (Girls), Concert Band (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Temasek Junior College also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Bowling (Girls and Boys), Chinese 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.
- DSA programme
- The records share 2 DSA programme listings. Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls), Concert Band (Girls), Guzheng Ensemble (Girls), Harp Ensemble (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Temasek Junior College also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Bowling (Girls and Boys), Chinese 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.
- Programme tags
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary): no IP or SAP tag listed; Temasek Junior College: IP. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary): Kovan, Serangoon; for Temasek Junior College: Tampines East. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) | Temasek Junior College |
|---|---|---|
| IP · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 4–8 |
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 7–10 | Not listed |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 7–20 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–23 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–30 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 26–27 | 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
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)
Land purchased in 1916 preceded the opening of Paya Lebar English School in 1917. Its early pupils were boys; girls were admitted the following year. Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School became separate primary and secondary units when it moved to Lorong Ah Soo in 1986, with the new premises officially opened in August 1987. The secondary school gained autonomous status in 2001. During PRIME upgrading it moved temporarily to Serangoon North in December 2004, returning in January 2007. This entry covers secondary provision; shared history does not make the two stages’ programmes identical.
PL21 2.0 is a cohort-wide Secondary 1 programme using technology to address real-world problems. Tier 1 includes evaluating digital information, research and note-taking, coding through Code for Fun, and investigating improvements around school, home and community. Higher-ability pupils may access ACE (STEM) or the Global Scholar Programme. ACE combines 3D-printing workshops, learning journeys and a research project; GSP focuses on sustainability and exchanges with overseas peers online. These extensions run for 1.5 years, from Secondary 1’s second semester to the end of Secondary 2, on Wednesdays 2.45pm–5pm, with possible off-campus sessions and independent research.
- Our Heritage
- PL21 2.0
- PL21 2.0 (Tier 1: Experience)
- PL21 2.0 (Tier 2: ACE (STEM))
- PL21 2.0 (Tier 2: Global Scholar Programme)
Temasek Junior College
Temasek JC began in 1977 in Bedok, taking Singapore’s old name, meaning “Sea Town”. Its early teachers developed the motto For College, For Nation. MOE records the Humanities Scholarship centre from 1982, Music Elective Scholarship centre from 1986 and Chinese Language Elective Scholarship centre from 1990. The six-year Integrated Programme launched in 2013, following an earlier four-year programme in 2005. These milestones explain the specialist strands available today; they should not be read as every student receiving a scholarship or taking every elective.
The college’s later relocation notice puts the former Tampines JC holding site in use from January 2024 through December 2027, with the rebuilt Bedok campus expected from January 2028. This supersedes the older 2022/2025 timeline still displayed in MOE’s history page. The rebuilding page describes planned separate IP and JC teaching blocks, configurable learning spaces, sports and music facilities, and a heritage trail. These are future facilities, not the current holding-campus offer. Check the latest confirmed move date and both journeys when considering a cohort that may study across the transition.
CCAs and programmes
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Chinese Drama (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- English Language, Drama and Debating (Girls)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls)
- Handbell Ensemble (Girls)
- Harp Ensemble (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
- St John Brigade (Girls)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Temasek Junior College
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Bowling (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Community Service (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Culture and Language (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
- Shooting (Girls and Boys)
- String Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Student Leadership (Council) (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Taekwondo (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls)
- Harp Ensemble (Girls)
- Leadership (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Listed DSA programmes at Temasek Junior College
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Bowling (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Humanities Programme (Girls and Boys)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Music Elective Programme (MEP) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Shooting (Girls and Boys)
- String Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Taekwondo (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) and Temasek 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: Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; Temasek Junior College 2026 · 4–8. PG3 · Non-affiliated: Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 7–10; Temasek Junior College Not listed. PG3 · Affiliated: Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 7–20; Temasek Junior College Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–23; Temasek Junior College Not listed. PG2 · Affiliated: Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–25; Temasek Junior College Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30; Temasek Junior College Not listed. PG1 · Affiliated: Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 26–27; Temasek 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.