School MattersSt Andrew's School (Secondary) vs Tanjong Katong Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | St Andrew's School (Secondary) | Tanjong Katong Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Boys' School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Autonomous |
| Zone | South | East |
| Address | 15 Francis Thomas Drive | 130 Haig Road |
| Nearest MRT | Potong Pasir | Paya Lebar, Dakota |
| Listed CCAs | 19 | 17 |
| DSA listings | 8 | 5 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 4 CCA listings. St Andrew's School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Boys), Boys' Brigade (Boys), Choir (Boys), Concert Band (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Tanjong Katong Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Choir (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.
- DSA programme
- The records share 1 DSA programme listing. St Andrew's School (Secondary) also lists Concert Band (Boys), Hockey (Boys), Leadership (Boys), Rugby (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Tanjong Katong Secondary School also lists Basketball (Boys), Floorball (Girls), Malay Language (Girls and Boys), Netball (Girls), 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 St Andrew's School (Secondary): Potong Pasir; for Tanjong Katong Secondary School: Paya Lebar, Dakota. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | St Andrew's School (Secondary) | Tanjong Katong Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 8–9 | 2026 · 7–13 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 9–22 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21 | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–27 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 25–30 | 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
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.
Tanjong Katong Secondary School
TK began as Tanjong Katong Secondary Technical School in 1956, initially serving boys. It admitted girls and introduced pre-university classes in the 1960s, dropped Technical from its name in 1993 and moved to Haig Road in 1998. It gained autonomous status in 2004. The band traces one branch to a 26-member brass band in 1965, later combined with TKGS before separating in 1989. The band page’s display awards and overseas competition examples are dated historical achievements, not a current ranking or a promise of opportunities for each new member.
The EMAS page describes a four-year programme linked to Higher Malay, with language and cultural workshops by level. TK pupils taking Higher Malay are included in EMAS; outside pupils attend the school’s Higher Malay lessons under a separate arrangement. MLEP-Sec is a different two-year upper-secondary pathway involving Malay literature. The school describes a choice for EMAS pupils to continue or switch, and entry criteria for other applicants. Its MLEP page still refers to O-Level subjects and JC incentives, so confirm current cohort requirements directly. Camps, immersion, scholarships and progression should not be assumed merely from enrolment at TK.
CCAs and programmes
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)
Tanjong Katong Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Football (Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Marching Band (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Sea) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Shooting (Girls and Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
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)
Listed DSA programmes at Tanjong Katong Secondary School
- Basketball (Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Football (Boys)
- Malay Language (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between St Andrew's School (Secondary) and Tanjong Katong 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: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 8–9; Tanjong Katong Secondary School 2026 · 7–13. PG3 · Affiliated: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 9–22; Tanjong Katong Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21; Tanjong Katong Secondary School 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–25; Tanjong Katong Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–27; Tanjong Katong Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Affiliated: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30; Tanjong Katong 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.