Yishun is one of Singapore’s larger residential towns in the north, and it is home to a good spread of secondary schools serving families in the area. For parents mapping out Secondary One posting choices, knowing what’s actually available nearby, and how competitive each option is, makes the process far less stressful. This guide covers every secondary school located in Yishun, their PSLE cut-off points, and how to think about choosing between them.

What Secondary Schools Are in Yishun?

Yishun has eight secondary schools: Chung Cheng High School (Yishun), Yishun Town Secondary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School, Naval Base Secondary School, Orchid Park Secondary School, Yishun Secondary School, Northbrooks Secondary School and Northland Secondary School. They range from a SAP school to government-aided autonomous schools, giving families in the area a genuinely varied set of options.

Because these schools sit close together within the same town, many families choose based on a mix of commute distance, school culture and PSLE competitiveness rather than any single “best” option, since what suits one child may not suit another.

Full List of Secondary Schools in Yishun

School	Type	Notes
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)	Government-aided, SAP	Sister campus to Chung Cheng High School (Main); emphasis on bilingual education
Yishun Town Secondary School	Government-aided, Autonomous	Established 1986; shares a football field with Xishan Primary School
Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School	Government	Long-established school serving the wider Yishun and Sembawang area
Naval Base Secondary School	Government	Serves the Yishun and Sembawang area, near the former naval base grounds
Orchid Park Secondary School	Government	Located along the northern edge of Yishun
Yishun Secondary School	Government	Established 1986; known for its Applied Learning Programme in Sonic Arts
Northbrooks Secondary School	Government	Serves the Yishun/Springleaf area
Northland Secondary School	Government	Established school in the Yishun/Canberra area

Yishun is also home to Yishun Innova Junior College (formerly two separate colleges, Yishun Junior College and Innova Junior College, which merged), giving students in the area a nearby JC option after completing their O-Levels, alongside the usual island-wide JAE choices.

PSLE Cut-Off Points for Yishun Secondary Schools

PSLE posting in Singapore works on the Achievement Level (AL) scoring system, where a lower score is better. Students are posted into one of three Posting Groups (PG1, PG2 or PG3) based on their PSLE AL score and their choice order, and each school publishes an indicative cut-off for each group based on the previous year’s posting.

The table below shows indicative cut-off points for Yishun’s secondary schools, based on the most recent posting exercise.

School	Posting Group 3 (PG3)	Posting Group 2 (PG2)	Posting Group 1 (PG1)
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)	11	22	27
Yishun Town Secondary School	13	22	27
Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School	18	24	28
Naval Base Secondary School	19	24	27
Orchid Park Secondary School	19	24	27
Yishun Secondary School	20	24	27
Northbrooks Secondary School	22	25	27
Northland Secondary School	22	25	28

Indicative cut-off points, based on the previous year’s PSLE posting exercise. These change yearly depending on the applicant pool, and schools with Higher Chinese Language requirements may have an additional distinction, merit or pass grade attached to their cut-off. Always check each school’s own published figures or the current MOE posting booklet before relying on these numbers.

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) stands out as the most competitive school in the list, unsurprising given its status as one of Singapore’s 11 SAP secondary schools. Our guide to SAP secondary schools in Singapore covers what makes SAP schools distinct and how their entry requirements typically compare to other schools.

Understanding Posting Groups (PG1, PG2, PG3)

If you’re new to secondary school posting, the three Posting Groups can be confusing at first.

• Posting Group 3 (PG3) generally corresponds to students who scored in a stronger PSLE AL band, and typically offers subject combinations aligned with the G3 (formerly Express) academic track.
• Posting Group 2 (PG2) sits in the middle band.
• Posting Group 1 (PG1) is generally the most accessible band, corresponding to students who scored a higher (less competitive) PSLE AL aggregate.

A single school can have very different cut-offs across its three posting groups, which is why the table above lists all three rather than a single number. For a deeper explanation of how PSLE scores translate into Secondary One posting, see our guide to the PSLE scoring system.

What Makes Each Yishun Secondary School Distinct?

Beyond cut-off points, schools differ meaningfully in programmes, culture and facilities.

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun), as a SAP school, places a stronger emphasis on Higher Chinese and bilingual education alongside the standard curriculum, and tends to attract students who are strong across both English and Mandarin.

Yishun Town Secondary School is a government-aided autonomous school, which means it has somewhat more flexibility to design its own curriculum and enrichment programmes compared to a standard government school.

Yishun Secondary School has built a distinctive identity around its Applied Learning Programme in Sonic Arts, one of the first schools in Singapore to run such a programme, which may appeal to a student with an interest in music, sound design or audio technology.

Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School and Naval Base Secondary School both serve the northern part of the Yishun and Sembawang area and have long histories as neighbourhood schools with established co-curricular programmes.

Orchid Park Secondary School and Northbrooks Secondary School serve students along the northern and western edges of Yishun respectively, with typical neighbourhood school facilities and CCA offerings.

Northland Secondary School serves the Yishun and Canberra area, with a similarly broad-based curriculum and CCA programme typical of a government secondary school.

For families weighing programme-specific strengths like Sonic Arts or bilingual education against general neighbourhood convenience, it’s worth visiting each school’s official website or attending an open house, since programme offerings change over time as MOE rolls out new initiatives.

How to Choose a Secondary School in Yishun

1. Start with your child’s PSLE AL score and realistic posting range. Compare it honestly against the cut-off table above, and remember that cut-offs shift yearly, so use recent figures as a guide rather than a guarantee.
2. Consider commute time seriously. Even within Yishun, travel time between different parts of the town can add up over four to six years of daily school attendance. A school within easy walking or short bus distance reduces daily stress considerably.
3. Look at programme fit, not just prestige. A school with a strong Applied Learning Programme in an area your child is genuinely interested in, like Sonic Arts at Yishun Secondary School, can matter more long-term than a marginally lower cut-off elsewhere.
4. Check CCA offerings. Strong co-curricular options in a sport, uniformed group or performing art your child already enjoys can make a significant difference to their overall secondary school experience. Our guide to choosing the right CCA in Singapore can help with this.
5. Think about the SAP option carefully if it’s within reach. Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) suits a student who is strong in both English and Chinese and wants the additional bilingual emphasis that comes with SAP status, but it isn’t the right fit for every learner.
6. Use all six choices in your Secondary One posting form strategically. Include a realistic mix of ambitious and safe choices, rather than clustering all six around schools with similar, highly competitive cut-offs.

Tuition and Support Considerations

Moving from Primary 6 into Secondary 1 is a significant academic jump, regardless of which school a child attends. Subjects become more specialised, and students in higher posting groups in particular often face a steeper curriculum from the outset. If your child needs additional academic support during this transition, our guide to choosing tuition in Singapore covers how to evaluate tuition options without overloading a child’s schedule in their first year of secondary school.

Frequently Asked Questions

What secondary schools are located in Yishun?

There are eight secondary schools in Yishun: Chung Cheng High School (Yishun), Yishun Town Secondary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School, Naval Base Secondary School, Orchid Park Secondary School, Yishun Secondary School, Northbrooks Secondary School and Northland Secondary School.

Which secondary school in Yishun has the highest PSLE cut-off point?

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) generally has the most competitive cut-off point among Yishun’s secondary schools, in line with its status as one of Singapore’s SAP secondary schools. Yishun Town Secondary School is the next most competitive based on recent posting figures.

Is there a SAP school in Yishun?

Yes. Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) is one of Singapore’s 11 SAP (Special Assistance Plan) secondary schools, offering a bilingual education with additional emphasis on Higher Chinese alongside the standard MOE curriculum.

How do I know which posting group my child qualifies for?

Posting groups (PG1, PG2 and PG3) are determined by a student’s PSLE Achievement Level (AL) aggregate score. A lower AL score generally qualifies a student for the more competitive posting groups. Each school publishes indicative cut-offs for each posting group based on the previous year’s results.

Is there a junior college in Yishun?

Yes. Yishun Innova Junior College serves the area, formed from the merger of the former Yishun Junior College and Innova Junior College. Students from Yishun’s secondary schools can apply to it, or any other JC island-wide, through the standard JAE process after their O-Levels.

What should I consider when choosing between Yishun’s secondary schools?

Consider your child’s realistic PSLE posting range, commute distance, programme fit such as bilingual education or Applied Learning Programmes, and CCA offerings. It often helps to visit schools in person or attend open houses rather than relying on cut-off points alone.

Final Thoughts

Yishun offers a genuinely diverse set of secondary school options, from a SAP school with a strong bilingual focus to government schools with distinctive programmes like Sonic Arts. Use the PSLE cut-off table as a starting guide, but weigh it against commute, programme fit and your child’s own interests before finalising your Secondary One posting choices.

For more on how PSLE scoring and posting works, see our education guides, and for a broader look at school types across Singapore, explore our schools section.

School names, programmes and cut-off points mentioned in this article are accurate as of publication but may change. Always verify current details with MOE or the specific school before making Secondary One posting decisions.