Dunman High School
Overall Rating
- About Dunman High SchoolSecondary SchoolCo-Ed SchoolGovernment SchoolSingle SessionAutonomousGifted Education Programme (GEP)Integrated Programme (IP)Special Assistance Plan (SAP)
- Mother TonguesChinese
Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) Rankings
Based on MOE award records up to 2019, the last year published.PSLE Entry Requirements
T-score aggregate, 2020 PSLE cohort
Historical. MOE scored the PSLE by T-score aggregate until 2020 and replaced it with Achievement Levels from 2021; the two cannot be compared.
| Intake | Cut-Off Point |
|---|---|
| Open | 255 |
Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Talent Areas
| Name | Nature | Integrated Programme | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingualism (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Language and Humanities |
| Leadership (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Leadership and Uniformed Groups |
| Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Performing Arts |
| Choir (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Performing Arts |
| Concert Band (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Performing Arts |
| Music Elective Programme (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Performing Arts |
| String Ensemble (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Performing Arts |
| Steam (Science, Technology, Engineering, Aesthetics and Mathematics) (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
| Badminton (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Basketball (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Sailing (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Table Tennis (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Track and Field (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Volleyball (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Wushu (Girls and Boys) - IP | Both | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Chinese Dance (Girls) - IP | Girls | Yes | Performing Arts |
| Modern Dance (Girls) - IP | Girls | Yes | Performing Arts |
| Softball (Girls) - IP | Girls | Yes | Sports and Games |
- School VisionThe Premier School of Leaders of Honour
- School MissionTo Nurture Our Students to Care, to Serve, and to Lead
- School Philosophy, Culture and Ethos
Established in 1956, Dunman High School (DHS) has distinguished itself as a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school since 1979. Accorded the Autonomous Status in 1994, the school went on to establish itself as a choice 6-year Integrated Programme (IP) school since 2006.In DHS, we view character and cognitive development as fundamental to the holistic education of our students. In line with Confucian philosophy and our values of honesty, trustworthiness, moral courage and loyalty, we strive to nurture Dunmanians with a passion for life and learning.
- Distinctive Programmes
School-based Gifted Education Programme, Music Elective Programme, Future Problem Solving Programme, Bicultural Studies Programme, Chinese Language Elective Programme, Art Special Programme, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme, Creative Arts Programme, Moot Parliament Programme, Dragonfly Programme, Mathematics Research Programme, Science Research Programme, Science and Mathematics Olympiad Programme, A*STAR Experience Research Programme, A*STAR Research Attachment Programme, Research@YDSP and Student Leadership Development Programme.
Distinctive Programmes
- Bicultural Studies Programme
- Language Elective Programme (Chinese)
- Music Elective Programme
Subjects Offered
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)
Clubs and Societies
Art Club
Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting
Chinese Language, Drama and Debating
Community Council
Debating and Public Speaking
English Culture and Language
Food and Fashion
History
Indian Culture and Language
International Chess
International and Strategic Affairs Council
Law Society
Library Society
Lion Dance
Lion Dance(boys)
Malay Cultural Club
Mass Communications Society
Medical Society
Mind Sports Club
National Education
Oratorical Society (Debate)
Photography Society
Publication
Singapore Youth Flying Club
Steam Collective
Steam Collective (Infocomm Chapter)
Steam Collective (Mathematics Chapter)
Steam Collective (Robotics Chapter)
Steam Collective (Science Chapter)
Uniformed Group Council
Youth Club
Yukata Japanese Cultural Club
Others
Student Initiated Activities (Clubs & Societies)
Student Leadership (Council)
Physical Sports
Air Weapon Club
Badminton
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Frisbee
Golf
Netball
Outdoor Adventure Club
Sailing
Softball
Sp-Cca (Canoeing)
Swimming
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Touch Rugby
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wushu
Uniformed Groups
Girl Guides
National Police Cadet Corps
Scouts(boys)
St John Brigade
Ventures and Rovers
Visual and Performing Arts
Beijing Opera
Chinese Dance
Chinese Orchestra
Chinese Society (Drama)
Choir
Dance Society
English Drama Society
Guitar Ensemble
Guzheng Ensemble
Modern Dance(girls)
Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra
Singapore National Youth Orchestra
Sp-Cca (Ethnic Dance)
String Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Theatre Arts
Achievements and Awards
2019: Drama - Multi-Lingual — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Drama - Chinese — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Dance - International — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Dance - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Chinese Orchestra-Full Orchestra — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: St John Ambulance Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Scout — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Girl Guides — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Wushu — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Volleyball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Volleyball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Basketball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Ensemble - Strings — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Ensemble - Guzheng — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Drama - English — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Drama - Chinese — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Dance - International — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Dance - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Chinese Orchestra-Full Orchestra — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: St John Ambulance Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Scout — Bronze (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Girl Guides — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Wushu — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Volleyball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Volleyball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Volleyball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Table Tennis — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Table Tennis — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Table Tennis — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Basketball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Ensemble - Strings — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Ensemble - Guzheng — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Drama - English — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Drama - Chinese — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Dance - International — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Dance - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Chinese Orchestra-Full Orchestra — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Art - Category B — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: St John Ambulance Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Red Cross — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Girl Guides (Coy 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Wushu — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Wushu — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Volleyball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Table Tennis — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Basketball — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Basketball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Basketball — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Orchestra - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Ensemble - Strings — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Ensemble - Guzheng — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Drama - English — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Drama - Chinese — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Dance - International — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Dance - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Art - Category B — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: St John Ambulance Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Ncc (Air Boys) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Girl Guides (Coy 2) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Girl Guides (Coy 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Volleyball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Volleyball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Taekwondo (Kyorugi) — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Table Tennis — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Basketball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Basketball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Basketball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Basketball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Basketball — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Orchestra - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Ensemble - Strings — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Ensemble - Guzheng — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Drama - English — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Drama - Chinese — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Dance - International — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Dance - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: St John Ambulance Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Npcc (Land) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Girl Guides (Coy 2) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Girl Guides (Coy 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Wushu — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Volleyball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Volleyball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Volleyball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Volleyball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Table Tennis — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Table Tennis — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Basketball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Basketball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Basketball — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
Specialised Facilities and Resources
- Special Educational Needs Officers