School MattersSt. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School vs Zhonghua Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School | Zhonghua Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | Autonomous |
| Zone | East | South |
| Address | 1600 Bedok North Avenue 4 | 13 Serangoon Avenue 3 |
| Nearest MRT | Bedok, Bedok Reservoir | Serangoon |
| Listed CCAs | 22 | 20 |
| DSA listings | 13 | 10 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 1 CCA listing. St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls), Audio Visual Aid (Girls), Choir (Girls), Concert Band (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Zhonghua Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls), Boys' Brigade (Boys), Chinese Culture and Language (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. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School also lists Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble (Girls), Choir (Girls), Concert Band (Girls), English Drama (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Zhonghua Secondary School also lists Basketball (Girls), Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys), Choir (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 St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School: Bedok, Bedok Reservoir; for Zhonghua Secondary School: Serangoon. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School | Zhonghua Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 12–15 | 2026 · 8–12 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 14–22 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–24 | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–30 | 2026 · 25–27 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 26–29 | 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. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School
St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary traces its roots to St Anna’s School, founded on Middle Road in 1879 for six children of poor parishioners. The Canossian sisters took over the girls’ school in 1894. The primary and secondary schools moved to adjoining Bedok North Avenue 4 premises in 1995; the secondary school gained autonomous status in 2002. These are shared historical roots, rather than evidence that the two schools offer the same programmes. The performing arts became part of the formal curriculum in 1998, and the school launched its arts niche and biennial Arts Alive! festival in 2004.
The current arts page says all lower-secondary students study Music and Drama, with eight performing arts CCAs providing further opportunities. Project work includes reflection on the creative process, while service learning connects performance with community activities. The school reports a LASALLE College of the Arts partnership since 2025, including contact with industry professionals and exposure to higher arts education. It also describes visits and workshops involving arts institutions. These are learning opportunities; the page does not establish guaranteed arts-school admission or the same external programme for every pupil.
Zhonghua Secondary School
Zhonghua traces its roots to the 1911 Chung Hwa Girls’ School. MOE records separation of the primary and secondary sections in 1951, English-medium intake in 1980 and the transition to a co-educational government school in 1984. It took the Zhonghua Secondary name in 1987, gained autonomous status in 1996 and moved to Serangoon Avenue 3 in 2000. AEP began in 2010. These dates distinguish the earlier girls’ school and previous campuses from today’s setting. The heritage and art emphasis are substantial parts of the school’s story, but do not establish a particular pupil’s current subject access or classroom experience.
The Signature Programmes Framework sets out STEAM, Sustainability, Character and Glocal education, supported by digital literacy, eco stewardship, cross-cultural learning, leadership and talent development. The talent strand explicitly concerns identified individuals, so it should not be treated as identical access for every pupil. A framework describes the school’s intended connections rather than a weekly timetable. To judge it, ask what an incoming pupil actually does in each year, which activities sit in regular lessons or CCAs, how teachers assess the work and what opportunities require selection or additional time.
CCAs and programmes
St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School
- Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls)
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Film (Girls)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Handball (Girls)
- Home Economics (Girls)
- Indian Dance (Girls)
- Media Resource Library (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Percussion Ensemble (Girls)
- Taekwondo (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
Zhonghua Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Chinese Culture and Language (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Language, Drama and Debating (Girls and Boys)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Media Resource Library (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)
- Scouts (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Boys)
- Volleyball (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School
- Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Indian Dance (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Percussion Ensemble (Girls)
- Taekwondo (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
Listed DSA programmes at Zhonghua Secondary School
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Leadership and Character (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Boys)
- Volleyball (Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School and Zhonghua 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. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 12–15; Zhonghua Secondary School 2026 · 8–12. PG3 · Affiliated: St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 14–22; Zhonghua Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 21–24; Zhonghua Secondary School 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 22–25; Zhonghua Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 25–30; Zhonghua Secondary School 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 26–29; Zhonghua 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.