School MattersRaffles Girls' School (Secondary) vs St Andrew's School (Secondary)
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) | St Andrew's School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Boys' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | IP | Not listed |
| Zone | South | South |
| Address | 2 Braddell Rise | 15 Francis Thomas Drive |
| Nearest MRT | Braddell, Caldecott | Potong Pasir |
| Listed CCAs | 35 | 19 |
| DSA listings | 18 | 8 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 0 CCA listings. Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls), Art and Crafts (Girls), Badminton (Girls), Basketball (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St Andrew's School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Boys' Brigade (Boys), Choir (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 0 DSA programme listings. Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls) - IP, Basketball (Girls) - IP, Chinese Language (Girls) - IP, Community Youth Leadership (Girls) - IP and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St Andrew's School (Secondary) also lists Concert Band (Boys), Football (Boys), Hockey (Boys), Leadership (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- Programme tags
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary): IP; St Andrew'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 Raffles Girls' School (Secondary): Braddell, Caldecott; for St Andrew's School (Secondary): Potong Pasir. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) | St Andrew's School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| IP · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 4–6 | Not listed |
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 8–9 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 9–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 25–27 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 25–30 |
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
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
RGS dates its establishment to 1879. Its historical milestones explain that the primary and secondary sections separated in 1959: the secondary section moved to Anderson Road, while the primary section remained at Queen Street as RGPS. RGS and RI introduced the six-year Raffles Programme in 2004. RGS moved from Anderson to Braddell in October 2019. The current admissions overview describes the IP as a six-year commitment and strongly discourages transfers, with transfers to other IP schools allowed only in exceptional circumstances. Families should consider the whole pathway, rather than only Year 1 entry.
The Research Studies curriculum begins with Year 1 skills in inquiry, research design, information literacy and data collection. Year 2 moves into school-based projects, specialised clusters or creative problem-solving, including planning, analysis, report writing and oral presentation. Year 3 intensifies this work and includes public presentation or publication opportunities. The page describes possible external mentorship with universities and other institutions, rather than guaranteeing a particular placement to every pupil. Families can ask how project topics, teams and mentors are allocated, and how research deadlines interact with ordinary subject work.
St Andrew's School (Secondary)
The school dates its founding to 8 September 1862, when the Anglican Church adopted an earlier Chin Chew Street institution. The Woodsville campus opened in 1940; the secondary school later used a new Potong Pasir site in 1986, before returning to Woodsville in December 2004 as part of St Andrew’s Village. The Village officially opened in August 2006. On 8 September 2025, the junior and secondary schools were renamed St Andrew’s School (Junior) and St Andrew’s School (Secondary), reflecting their shared identity rather than a newly established school.
The science page describes Secondary 1 investigations of Kallang River water quality and its ecosystem, followed by Secondary 2 ecological surveys at the park connector. In the Therapeutic Garden, pupils compare heat absorption across surfaces and containers using data loggers. Upper-secondary science offerings include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and combined-science options. The subject list does not guarantee every combination to every pupil. These practical descriptions show how scientific inquiry is introduced; they do not establish competition entry for all students or measured environmental outcomes.
CCAs and programmes
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
- Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls)
- Art and Crafts (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- Environmental Science (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Handbell Ensemble (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Sea) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Opera/operatta (Girls)
- Photography (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls)
- Sailing (Girls)
- Shooting (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Squash (Girls)
- Strategy Games (Girls)
- String Ensemble (Girls)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Trampoline (Girls)
St Andrew's School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Choir (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- English Drama (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Rugby (Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Singapore Youth Flying Club (Boys)
- Squash (Boys)
- Swimming (Boys)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Track and Field (Boys)
- Water Polo (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Girls) - IP
- Basketball (Girls) - IP
- Chinese Language (Girls) - IP
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls) - IP
- English Language (Girls) - IP
- Malay Language (Girls) - IP
- Mathematics (Girls) - IP
- Music Elective Programme (Girls) - IP
- Netball (Girls) - IP
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls) - IP
- Science (Girls) - IP
- Softball (Girls) - IP
- Squash (Girls) - IP
- Swimming (Girls) - IP
- Table Tennis (Girls) - IP
- Tamil Language (Girls) - IP
- Tennis (Girls) - IP
- Visual Arts (Girls) - IP
Listed DSA programmes at St Andrew's School (Secondary)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Leadership (Boys)
- Rugby (Boys)
- Squash (Boys)
- Visual Arts (Boys)
- Water Polo (Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) and St Andrew'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: Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 4–6; St Andrew's School (Secondary) Not listed. PG3 · Non-affiliated: Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 8–9. PG3 · Affiliated: Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 9–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21. PG2 · Affiliated: Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30.
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.