Hougang Secondary School

Hougang Secondary School

Overall Rating
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    97
    Cut-off Points (Express Stream) in PSLE
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    29
    Singapore Sports & Games Competition
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    76
    Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation
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    3
    Singapore Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition
    • About Hougang Secondary School

      Secondary School
      Co-Ed School
      Government School
      Single Session

    • Mother Tongues

      Chinese
      Malay
      Tamil

    What are the rankings in co-curricular activities (CCAs)?

    Best schools for Red Cross

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    Best schools for Scout

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    Best schools for Scout (Unit 1)

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    Best schools for Ensemble - Angklung / Kulintang

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    2
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    Best schools for Judo

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    3
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    Best schools for Ensemble - Gamelan

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    3
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    Best schools for Girl Guides (Coy 1)

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    7
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    Best schools for Ensemble - Guzheng

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    13
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    Best schools for Art - Category B

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    16
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    Best schools for Girls' Brigade

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    28
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    Best schools for Ensemble - Guitar

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    31
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    Best schools for Art - Category A

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    34
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    Best schools for Boys' Brigade

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    43
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    Best schools for Npcc (Land)

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    Best schools for Girl Guides

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    47
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    Best schools for Ncc (Land Boys)

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    67
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    Best schools for Drama - English

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    67
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    Best schools for Dance - International

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    73
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    Best schools for Band - Concert

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    80
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    Best schools for Choir

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    115
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    What are the Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) talent areas offered?

    Learn more about DSA-Sec in MOE (Ministry of Education, Singapore).
    NameNatureIntegrated ProgrammeCategory
    DebateBothYesLanguage and Humanities
    Drama - EnglishBothYesPerforming Arts
    Ensemble - GuzhengBothYesPerforming Arts
    JudoBothYesSports and Games
    FootballBoysYesSports and Games
    NetballGirlsYesSports and Games
    • School Vision

      Passionate Learners. Principled Leaders. Grateful Citizens

    • School Mission

      Care. 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.

    What are the distinctive programmes?

    • English Communication Skills through Authentic Learning

      Applied Learning Programme (ALP) / Languages

    • GRC (Gratitude, Respect & Compassion) in Action, a Hougean way of life

      Learning for Life Programme (LLP) / Community and youth leadership

    What are the subjects?

    Additional Mathematics
    Art
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Chinese
    Computer Applications
    Design and Technology
    Elements of Business Skills
    English Language
    Food and Nutrition
    Food and Consumer Education
    Geography
    History
    Humanities (Social Studies and Geography)
    Humanities (Social Studies and History)
    Humanities (Social Studies and Literature in Malay)
    Literature in English
    Malay
    Mathematics
    Music
    Physical Education
    Physics
    Principles of Accounts
    Science
    Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    Science (Physics, Chemistry)

    What are the co-curricular activities (CCAs)?

    Visual and Performing Arts

    Band - Symphonic

    Choir

    Dance - Modern

    Ensemble - Angklung/Gamelan

    Ensemble - Guzheng

    Speech and Drama

    Physical Sports

    Basketball

    Floorball

    Football

    Judo

    Netball

    Wushu

    Uniformed Groups

    Boys' Brigade

    Girl Guides

    Girls' Brigade

    National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land)

    National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)

    Singapore Red Cross Society

    Clubs and Societies

    Media Resource Club

    What are the specialised facilities and resources?

    • Allied educators (Learning and behavioural support)

    What are the nearby secondary schools?