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Peirce Secondary School vs Seng Kang Secondary School

Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.

At a glance

ComparePeirce Secondary SchoolSeng Kang Secondary School
School typeCo-Ed SchoolCo-Ed School
LevelSecondary (S1-S4)Secondary (S1-S4)
School tagsNot listedNot listed
ZoneSouthNorth
Address10 Sin Ming Walk10 Compassvale Lane
Nearest MRTAng Mo Kio, Bishan, Marymount, Bright HillSengkang, Ranggung
Listed CCAs1616
DSA listings46

Differences to explore

CCA
The records share 7 CCA listings. Peirce Secondary School also lists Basketball (Boys), Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys), Judo (Girls and Boys), Modern Dance (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Seng Kang Secondary School also lists Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Football (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. Peirce Secondary School also lists Concert Band (Girls and Boys), International Chess (Girls and Boys), Scouts (Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. Seng Kang Secondary School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Football (Boys), Hockey (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 Peirce Secondary School: Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Marymount, Bright Hill; for Seng Kang Secondary School: Sengkang, Ranggung. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.

Recorded entry ranges

ComparePeirce Secondary SchoolSeng Kang Secondary School
PG3 · Non-affiliated2026 · 14–202026 · 14–19
PG2 · Non-affiliated2026 · 21–252026 · 21–24
PG1 · Non-affiliated2026 · 26–302026 · 25–27

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

Peirce Secondary School

Peirce Secondary began in 1994 with 356 Secondary 1 pupils on Bishan Park Secondary’s premises, moving to Sin Ming Walk in February 1995. PRIME upgrading added an indoor sports hall before the school returned to its campus in December 2008; synthetic turf followed in June 2011. The merger with Bishan Park took effect on 2 January 2018, retaining the Peirce name and Sin Ming Walk site. Earlier accounts from either school are part of that history, but their buildings, teachers and programmes cannot be assumed to describe the merged school today.

The school’s September 2026 page describes a STEM ALP introduced in 2025. All lower-secondary pupils receive Tier 1 coding with microcontrollers, responsible AI use and design thinking, including makerspace work with 3D printers and laser cutters. Secondary 1 examples include a robotic grand prix; Secondary 2 projects become more complex and may connect to VIA community needs. Tier 2 adds advanced projects and a four-year pathway with Singapore Polytechnic for interested pupils. Further competition and enrichment opportunities depend on interest and aptitude, rather than being guaranteed to everyone.

Seng Kang Secondary School

Seng Kang Secondary began on 4 January 1999 as the first secondary school in the Sengkang housing estate. Its first 283 pupils occupied the former Hai Sing Girls’ High premises before moving to 10 Compassvale Lane on 12 March that year. The campus formally opened in July 2001. The anchor in its crest refers to the district’s earlier harbour identity. The temporary use of Hai Sing’s premises is part of its founding story; it does not mean the two schools were the same institution.

The dedicated ALP page describes Health Science and Technology, using Design Thinking and VIA learning journeys to understand real users’ needs. The 2027-intake DSA page instead describes “Food for the Future”, including urban farming and food investigations. Both remain published. Families should ask which description applies to their child’s cohort and how these activities fit together. The different titles alone do not establish that one programme has replaced the other.

CCAs and programmes

Peirce Secondary School

  • Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys)
  • Choir (Girls and Boys)
  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • English Drama (Girls and Boys)
  • Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
  • Judo (Girls and Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Girls)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
  • Netball (Girls)
  • Robotics (Girls and Boys)
  • Rugby (Boys)
  • Scouts (Girls and Boys)
  • Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
  • Volleyball (Girls)

Seng Kang Secondary School

  • Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
  • Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
  • Badminton (Girls and Boys)
  • Basketball (Girls and Boys)
  • Choir (Girls and Boys)
  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • English Drama (Girls and Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Girl Guides (Girls)
  • Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
  • Hockey (Girls and Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
  • Netball (Girls)
  • Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Peirce Secondary School

  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • International Chess (Girls and Boys)
  • Scouts (Boys)
  • Stem (Girls and Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Seng Kang Secondary School

  • Badminton (Girls and Boys)
  • Basketball (Girls and Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Hockey (Girls and Boys)
  • Netball (Girls)
  • Stem (Girls and Boys)

Questions about these schools

How should I choose between Peirce Secondary School and Seng Kang 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: Peirce Secondary School 2026 · 14–20; Seng Kang Secondary School 2026 · 14–19. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Peirce Secondary School 2026 · 21–25; Seng Kang Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Peirce Secondary School 2026 · 26–30; Seng Kang Secondary School 2026 · 25–27.

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.