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St Andrew's School (Secondary) vs West Spring Secondary School

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

At a glance

CompareSt Andrew's School (Secondary)West Spring Secondary School
School typeBoys' SchoolCo-Ed School
LevelSecondary (S1-S4)Secondary (S1-S4)
School tagsNot listedNot listed
ZoneSouthWest
Address15 Francis Thomas Drive61 Senja Road
Nearest MRTPotong PasirBukit Panjang, Jelapang, Senja
Listed CCAs1915
DSA listings84

Differences to explore

CCA
The records share 2 CCA listings. 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. West Spring Secondary School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), English Drama (Girls and Boys), Girl Guides (Girls) 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. West Spring Secondary School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Choir (Girls and Boys), Shooting (Girls and Boys), 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 West Spring Secondary School: Bukit Panjang, Jelapang, Senja. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.

Recorded entry ranges

CompareSt Andrew's School (Secondary)West Spring Secondary School
PG3 · Non-affiliated2026 · 8–92026 · 11–17
PG3 · Affiliated2026 · 9–22Not listed
PG2 · Non-affiliated2026 · 212026 · 21–24
PG2 · Affiliated2026 · 21–25Not listed
PG1 · Non-affiliated2026 · 25–272026 · 25–27
PG1 · Affiliated2026 · 25–30Not 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.

West Spring Secondary School

West Spring Secondary began operating in 2001 at Zhenghua Secondary, then occupied the former Teck Whye Secondary campus in 2002. Students and staff moved to the Senja Road premises in December 2004, after the pioneer cohort had completed its time at the school. The official opening followed in September 2005. Its history also records selection for the Full Subject-Based Banding pilot in 2019 and mixed form classes in 2021. Early examination percentages and award tables are historical, not a prediction of outcomes for a new intake.

The current ALP is Advocating for Sustainability (ActS), rather than simply the media-literacy programme named in its older history. The page describes 2025 Sec 1 projects on environmental waste, with design-thinking work, reflections, infographics and advocacy to patrons at Senja Hawker Centre. Sec 2 projects addressed the needs of seniors and children through social-service partnerships. These examples explain how communication and community work fit together. They are dated cohort activities; families should confirm the next intake’s projects and how contributions are assessed within a group.

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)

West Spring Secondary School

  • Badminton (Girls and Boys)
  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • English Drama (Girls and Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Girl Guides (Girls)
  • Guitar Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
  • Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
  • Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
  • National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
  • Netball (Girls)
  • Shooting (Girls and Boys)
  • Volleyball (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 West Spring Secondary School

  • Badminton (Girls and Boys)
  • Choir (Girls and Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Shooting (Girls and Boys)

Questions about these schools

How should I choose between St Andrew's School (Secondary) and West Spring 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; West Spring Secondary School 2026 · 11–17. PG3 · Affiliated: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 9–22; West Spring Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21; West Spring Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG2 · Affiliated: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–25; West Spring Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–27; West Spring Secondary School 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30; West Spring 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.