School MattersSt. Patrick's School vs Yuan Ching Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | St. Patrick's School | Yuan Ching Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Boys' School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | East | West |
| Address | 490 East Coast Road | 103 Yuan Ching Road |
| Nearest MRT | Marine Terrace | Lakeside |
| Listed CCAs | 18 | 20 |
| DSA listings | 17 | 2 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 3 CCA listings. St. Patrick's School also lists Badminton (Boys), Concert Band (Boys), Cricket (Boys), English Drama (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Yuan Ching Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Cross Country (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 0 DSA programme listings. St. Patrick's School also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Community Youth Leadership (Boys), Computational Thinking Skills (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Yuan Ching Secondary School also lists Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys), Engineering Innovation and Solutions (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. Patrick's School: Marine Terrace; for Yuan Ching Secondary School: Lakeside. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | St. Patrick's School | Yuan Ching Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11 | 2026 · 12–18 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 13–20 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–22 | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–27 | 2026 · 25–28 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | 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. 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.
Yuan Ching Secondary School
MOE records Yuan Ching’s establishment in 1978 as an English and Chinese integrated government school and its official opening on 28 August 1980. It became English-medium in 1988 and offered pre-university Arts and Commerce courses between 1987 and 1990. Those courses are historical, not current entry options. The campus was rebuilt from 2006–2009. MOE’s history also retains older Marine Robotics and sports-based programme names; the current school pages describe broader R.E.A.P engineering learning and Community Youth Leadership. Present programme descriptions should therefore be checked against those current pages.
The Applied Learning Programme’s common tier includes coding, an AI camera and land, marine and aerial robotics. Secondary 1 land robotics involves building remote-controlled vehicles; another project adds water-quality sensors to Seaperches for geographical investigation at Jurong Lake Gardens. A programme launched in 2024 uses temperature and humidity sensors with microgreens. Deeper-interest pupils have a separate talent-development route involving advanced construction, Python and other enrichment, with competitions at its higher end. These distinctions matter: shared exposure is not a guarantee of every specialist course, external visit or competition place for every pupil.
CCAs and programmes
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)
Yuan Ching Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- Dragon Boat (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Indian Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Lion and Dragon Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Media Resource Library (Girls and Boys)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Scouts (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)
Listed DSA programmes at Yuan Ching Secondary School
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Engineering Innovation and Solutions (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between St. Patrick's School and Yuan Ching 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. Patrick's School 2026 · 11; Yuan Ching Secondary School 2026 · 12–18. PG3 · Affiliated: St. Patrick's School 2026 · 13–20; Yuan Ching Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: St. Patrick's School 2026 · 21–22; Yuan Ching Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG2 · Affiliated: St. Patrick's School 2026 · 21–25; Yuan Ching Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: St. Patrick's School 2026 · 25–27; Yuan Ching Secondary School 2026 · 25–28. PG1 · Affiliated: St. Patrick's School 2026 · 25–28; Yuan Ching 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.