School MattersPresbyterian High School vs Serangoon Garden Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Presbyterian High School | Serangoon Garden Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | South | South |
| Address | 5209 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 | 21 Serangoon North Avenue 1 |
| Nearest MRT | Yio Chu Kang | Serangoon, Ang Mo Kio |
| Listed CCAs | 15 | 18 |
| DSA listings | 8 | 8 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 9 CCA listings. Presbyterian High School also lists Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Sea) (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Serangoon Garden Secondary School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Boys), Floorball (Girls), 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 2 DSA programme listings. Presbyterian High School also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys), Stem (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Serangoon Garden Secondary School also lists Choir (Girls and Boys), Floorball (Girls), Football (Boys), Modern 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 Presbyterian High School: Yio Chu Kang; for Serangoon Garden Secondary School: Serangoon, Ang Mo Kio. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Presbyterian High School | Serangoon Garden Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 8–13 | 2026 · 12–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–24 | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | 2026 · 26–30 |
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
Presbyterian High School
The first Li Sun High School pupils arrived on 4 January 1965 at premises lent by Ming Sin School, off Upper Serangoon Road. The name honoured missionary Alan S. Moore Anderson through his Chinese name. The move to Ang Mo Kio and adoption of the Presbyterian High name came in the 1980s. MOE’s heritage account records PRIME redevelopment in 2000 and the opening of the new premises in 2004. Its Christian mission remains part of the school’s stated character-development approach.
The current ALP covers all lower-secondary pupils through Health and Food Science. Secondary 1 pupils use design thinking to prototype soap products and test their effectiveness in reducing virus transmission; the page also describes AI-assisted packaging design. Secondary 2 pupils code micro:bit prototypes around food security. A separate Tier 2 offers learning journeys and STEM competitions, including app development. These descriptions should not be confused with the older forensic and pharmaceutical science programme in the school’s history.
Serangoon Garden Secondary School
Serangoon Garden Secondary began as Lichfield Secondary in 1959, became Serangoon Garden Government High in 1960, and merged with Hwi Yoh Vocational School in 1969. A further merger with Serangoon Garden Technical School in 2003 formed the present school, which moved to Serangoon North Avenue 1 in March 2004. Its history includes English and Chinese streams, technical education and periods of pre-university teaching. Those earlier offerings explain its development; they are not a description of the courses available to today’s secondary pupils.
The ALP, Researching Society through Media Literacy, uses Design Thinking to investigate societal issues. Its first tier covers all lower-secondary and Sec 3 pupils. Sec 1 includes checking information across sources and basic photography; Sec 2 develops videography and ethical use of varied media. The extension tier is for pupils with higher aptitude and interest, through talent development, Earth Club and Media Club. Selected pupils attend master classes and learning journeys. The published progression separates broad participation from extra opportunities, rather than promising identical access for everyone.
CCAs and programmes
Presbyterian High School
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Sea) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
Serangoon Garden Secondary School
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Football (Boys)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- 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)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Presbyterian High School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Stem (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Serangoon Garden Secondary School
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Football (Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Presbyterian High School and Serangoon Garden 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: Presbyterian High School 2026 · 8–13; Serangoon Garden Secondary School 2026 · 12–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Presbyterian High School 2026 · 21–24; Serangoon Garden Secondary School 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Presbyterian High School 2026 · 25–28; Serangoon Garden Secondary School 2026 · 26–30.
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.