Hougang Secondary School
Overall Rating
- About Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary SchoolCo-Ed SchoolGovernment SchoolSingle Session
- Mother TonguesChineseMalayTamil
Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) Rankings
Based on MOE award records up to 2019, the last year published.PSLE Entry Requirements
Achievement Level (AL) score, 2025 PSLE cohort
A lower AL total is a better result. The cut-off is the weakest score admitted.
| Posting Group | AL Range | Cut-Off | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posting Group 1 | 25 - 27 | 27 | Open |
| Posting Group 2 | 21 - 24 | 24 | Open |
| Posting Group 3 | 14 - 20 | 20 | Open |
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 | 205 |
Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Talent Areas
| Name | Nature | Integrated Programme | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debating (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Language and Humanities |
| Leadership (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Leadership and Uniformed Groups |
| Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Performing Arts |
| English Drama (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Performing Arts |
| Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Performing Arts |
| Stem (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
| Floorball (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Sports and Games |
| Judo (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Sports and Games |
| Football (Boys) | Boys | No | Sports and Games |
| Modern Dance (Girls) | Girls | No | Performing Arts |
| Netball (Girls) | Girls | No | Sports and Games |
- School VisionPassionate Learners. Principled Leaders. Grateful Citizens
- School MissionCare. Lead. Inspire. Partner
- School Philosophy, Culture and Ethos
Founded in 2001, Hougang Secondary School (HS) provides a holistic education for Hougeans to pursue their strengths and passions. HS is recognised for its Best Practices in Student All-Round Development, Character and Citizenship Education (CCE), and Teaching & Learning. In HS, "Every Student Counts". Premised on this belief, the school partners both parents and stakeholders to care, lead and inspire students to discover their passion and fulfil their aspirations. HS places strong emphasis on character and values education. The school is committed to nurture all Hougeans into Passionate Learners, Principled Leaders and Grateful Citizens, who will make the difference in their life journey even after they have left the gates of HS. There are opportunities for our students to be imbued with the school's core values of GRIT (Gratitude, Respect, Ingenuity, Trustworthiness and Grit) through its Instructional Programme, CCE, Student Leadership, CCAs, Learning for Life Programme (LLP) and Applied Learning Programme (ALP) which cater to the different needs and interests of the students.
- Distinctive Programmes
HS believes that sound values are the bedrock for character development. The LLP-Community Youth Leadership "Make the Difference, A Hougean's Way of Life" aims to provide a sustained and enhanced values and student leadership education progressively over 4/5 years to develop GRIT Stars who will make the difference to themselves, their families, the school, community and the world. Our 3E (Enriching Minds, Engaging Hands, Encouraging Hearts) approach provides opportunities for students to develop personal leadership and passion in serving to meet the needs of others. The school's ALP "Promoting Communication Skills Through Authentic Learning as a Platform" strives to infuse communication skills through the English and Mother Tongue Languages through workshops and competitions, to boost students' confidence and competencies in connecting with the real world and acquiring useful and transferable communication skills. In our Internationalisation Programme, Sec 3 students will have an opportunity to extend their learning overseas via exchange programmes. Students will be able to appreciate other cultures and establish friendships with overseas counterparts. HS provides a robust Teaching & Learning curriculum that draws from a range of learning experiences. Key Programmes include Aesthetics Week Student Art Exhibition, Design Thinking, Culinary Skills, Songwriting Enrichment Programmes, Math Talent Programme, Real World Math Challenge, MathEscape, POA Investment Game, Science Funtasia, Humanities Inquiry Learning Journey, Learning Journey to post-secondary institutions, Work Experience Programme, Earth Week, Sec 2 Adventure Camp, Sports Education Programme, Inter-class Games and Sports Carnival.
Distinctive Programmes
- Promoting Communication Skills using Authentic Learning as a PlatformApplied Learning Programme (ALP) / Languages
- Values in action, a Hougean way of lifeLearning for Life Programme (LLP) / Community Youth Leadership
Subjects Offered
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)
Clubs and Societies
English Language, Drama, Debating and Speech (Eldds)
Media Resource Club
Physical Sports
Basketball
Floorball
Football
Judo
Netball
Wushu
Uniformed Groups
Boys' Brigade
Girl Guides
Girls' Brigade
National Cadet Corps (Land)
National Police Cadet Corps
Red Cross Youth
Visual and Performing Arts
Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble
Choir
Guzheng Ensemble
Modern Dance
Symphonic Band
Achievements and Awards
2019: Ensemble - Guzheng — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Ensemble - Gamelan — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Ensemble - Angklung / Kulintang — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Drama - English — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Dance - International — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Choir — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Band - Concert — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Art - Category B — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Scout — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Red Cross — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Ncc (Land Boys) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Girls' Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Girl Guides — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Boys' Brigade — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Judo — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Judo — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Judo — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Judo — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Ensemble - Guzheng — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Ensemble - Gamelan — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Ensemble - Angklung / Kulintang — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Drama - English — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Dance - International — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Band - Concert — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Art - Category B — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Scout — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Red Cross — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Ncc (Land Boys) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Girls' Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Girl Guides — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Boys' Brigade — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Judo — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Judo — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Judo — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Ensemble - Guzheng — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Ensemble - Gamelan — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Ensemble - Angklung / Kulintang — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Drama - English — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Dance - International — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Band - Concert — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Art - Category A — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
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: Ncc (Land Boys) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Girls' Brigade — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Girl Guides (Coy 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Boys' Brigade — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Judo — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Judo — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Ensemble - Guzheng — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Ensemble - Guitar — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Ensemble - Gamelan — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Ensemble - Angklung / Kulintang — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Drama - English — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Dance - International — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Band - Concert — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Art - Category A — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Red Cross — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Ncc (Land Boys) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Girls' Brigade — Bronze (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Girl Guides (Coy 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Boys' Brigade — Bronze (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Judo — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Judo — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Judo — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Ensemble - Guzheng — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Ensemble - Guitar — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Ensemble - Gamelan — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Ensemble - Angklung / Kulintang — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Drama - English — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Dance - International — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Band - Concert — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Red Cross — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Npcc (Land) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Ncc (Land Boys) — Bronze (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Girls' Brigade — Bronze (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Girl Guides (Coy 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Boys' Brigade — Bronze (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Judo — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
Specialised Facilities and Resources
- Special Educational Needs Officers