School MattersSt. Hilda's Secondary School vs St. Patrick's School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | St. Hilda's Secondary School | St. Patrick's School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Boys' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | East | East |
| Address | 2 Tampines Street 82 | 490 East Coast Road |
| Nearest MRT | Tampines, Tampines West | Marine Terrace |
| Listed CCAs | 19 | 18 |
| DSA listings | 5 | 17 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 1 CCA listing. St. Hilda's Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Boys' Brigade (Boys), Choir (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Patrick's School also lists Basketball (Boys), Concert Band (Boys), Cricket (Boys), English Drama (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. Hilda's Secondary School also lists Floorball (Girls), Hockey (Boys), Netball (Girls), Volleyball (Girls and Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Patrick's School also lists Basketball (Boys), Community Youth Leadership (Boys), Computational Thinking Skills (Boys), Concert Band (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. Hilda's Secondary School: Tampines, Tampines West; for St. Patrick's School: Marine Terrace. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | St. Hilda's Secondary School | St. Patrick's School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 12–14 | 2026 · 11 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 12–22 | 2026 · 13–20 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–23 | 2026 · 21–22 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–27 | 2026 · 25–27 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 26–28 | 2026 · 25–28 |
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. Hilda's Secondary School
St Hilda’s traces its beginnings to Bethel English School, established on Ceylon Road in 1929. Archdeacon Graham White acquired it in 1934 and affiliated it to the Anglican Diocese. The school moved to Tampines and separated into primary and secondary schools in 1988; boys joined in 1989, and the two schools were officially opened in July 1990. In 2012, the secondary school’s Student Activity Centre opened with two indoor sports halls and a rooftop hockey pitch. Its 2024 ninetieth-anniversary programme included 90 Acts of Kindness. These milestones explain the school’s history without implying the primary and secondary curricula are interchangeable.
The iTHink Applied Learning Programme began with Secondary 1 in 2015. Its current description gives a progression: Secondary 1 has weekly Drama in Education lessons involving scripts, improvisation and speaking, plus an oracy project culminating in a podcast. Secondary 2 combines a local heritage learning journey with researched class debates. Secondary 3 brings together Social Studies issue investigation, CCE service and English advocacy in an integrated project. Pupils examine an issue, propose solutions and act on recommendations. These are specified learning activities; the stated aim of producing confident, caring and disciplined leaders is an aim rather than a measured result for every pupil.
St. Patrick's School
St Patrick’s began in 1933 as a branch of St Joseph’s Institution before becoming a school in its own right. Its building was used as a hospital and then a Japanese administrative facility during the war, returning to the La Salle Brothers in 1946. The primary section separated to become St Stephen’s School in 1957. A co-educational pre-university period ended with a return to an all-boys school in 1978. Its 90th anniversary was celebrated in 2023. The Catholic ethos includes prayers, reflections, Masses and Catholic societies; families should clarify how these experiences apply to pupils of different faiths.
The Music and Music Technology LLP introduces all lower-secondary pupils to instrumental skills, performance and digital music creation. The page describes ukulele group work, a keyboard module involving melody and chords with both hands, and software for arrangements or expressive music cues. Sec 1 orientation includes performances and instrument stations led by Military Band and Guitar Ensemble students. A separate Rock Band Interest Group has weekly guided jamming for interested pupils. Talent shows and lunchtime showcases offer performance platforms, but linked 2021 submissions are historical examples rather than evidence of this year’s event schedule.
CCAs and programmes
St. Hilda's Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Handbell Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls and Boys)
- Media Resource Library (Girls and Boys)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Photography (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Boys)
St. Patrick's School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- Cricket (Boys)
- English Drama (Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Golf (Boys)
- Guitar Ensemble (Boys)
- Media Resource Library (Boys)
- Modern Dance (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Singapore Youth Flying Club (Boys)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Track and Field (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at St. Hilda's Secondary School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at St. Patrick's School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Community Youth Leadership (Boys)
- Computational Thinking Skills (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- Cricket (Boys)
- English Drama (Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Golf (Boys)
- Guitar Ensemble (Boys)
- Media/Journalism (Boys)
- Modern Dance (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Track and Field (Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between St. Hilda's Secondary School and St. Patrick's 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. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 12–14; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 11. PG3 · Affiliated: St. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 12–22; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 13–20. PG2 · Non-affiliated: St. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 21–23; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 21–22. PG2 · Affiliated: St. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 22–25; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: St. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 25–27; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: St. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 26–28; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 25–28.
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.