Bukit View Secondary School

Bukit View Secondary School — commonly known as BVSS — is a government co-educational school located on Bukit Batok Street 21 in the Bukit Batok area of western Singapore. The school combines the national curriculum with values-based character development and an applied-learning emphasis in STEM.

Bukit View offers the mainstream Express and Normal academic tracks with full Subject-Based Banding; it is not an Integrated Programme school. The school is known for its aerospace, aviation, and coding focus, its band and performing arts culture, and an active team-sports tradition.

Programmes and Curriculum

Express and Normal Tracks

Bukit View offers the mainstream Express (O-Level) and Normal academic tracks with full Subject-Based Banding, allowing students to take individual subjects at higher levels based on their strengths.

For P6 families: Bukit View is a mainstream school rather than an IP school. Track placement follows the S1 posting framework. Refer to the Bukit View official website for the current academic programme structure.

Applied Learning and the Arts

Bukit View runs an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in STEM with a clean-energy and environmental-technology focus, and a Learning for Life Programme (LLP) centred on music and the performing arts. These school programmes anchor its applied learning and student development beyond the academic curriculum.

For context on the DSA-Sec process, see What is DSA-Sec?.

Co-Curricular Activities

Bukit View runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with a distinctive aerospace and coding offering.

Performing Arts

Choir
Concert Band
English Drama
Modern Dance

Sports and Games

Badminton
Floorball
Table Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball

Clubs and Societies

Aerospace and Aviation (STEM)
Coding
Environmental Science

Uniformed Groups

Bukit View's uniformed groups support character and leadership development alongside the academic curriculum.

CCA names and availability may change. The Bukit View official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.

Campus and Facilities

Bukit View Secondary School is located at 16 Bukit Batok Street 21, Singapore 659633 in the Bukit Batok area of western Singapore.

Nearest MRT:

Bukit Batok (North South Line NS2) — a short bus ride away
Bukit Gombak (North South Line NS3) — a short bus ride away

Campus facilities include general and specialist classrooms, science and applied-technology laboratories, a multi-purpose hall, performing arts and music spaces, and sports fields and courts. For current facility details and a campus map, refer to the Bukit View official website.

Admission Pathways

PSLE and S1 Posting

Bukit View admits students through the S1 posting exercise across its Express and Normal posting bands. The cut-off point (COP) differs by track and changes each year. For current and historical PSLE COP data, see PSLE COP historical data.

DSA-Sec Admission

Bukit View participates in DSA-Sec across sports, academic or applied-technology, and performing arts talent areas. As a co-educational school with an aerospace, aviation, and coding focus, a band and performing arts culture, and a track-and-field and team-sports tradition, Bukit View's DSA tends to attract applicants across these strengths. DSA offers place students into the school's mainstream tracks.

The specific talent areas offered change from year to year. Use the DSA-Sec School Finder for the current year's full list. For key application dates, see the DSA-Sec Timeline. For preparation by talent area, see DSA Interview Preparation. For historical results context, see DSA Results.

Achievements and Recognition

Bukit View is a government co-educational school.

Category	Detail
School type	Government
Gender	Co-educational
Academic tracks	Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical)
Location	Bukit Batok (western Singapore)

The school has received various MOE recognition and development awards over the years. For verified award details, refer to the MOE recognition listings and the Bukit View official website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bukit View Secondary co-educational?

Yes. Bukit View Secondary School is a co-educational school.

Does Bukit View offer IP?

No. Bukit View offers the mainstream Express (O-Level), Normal (Academic), and Normal (Technical) tracks. It is not an Integrated Programme school.

What PSLE score does my child need for Bukit View?

Bukit View is competitive for its Express and Normal posting bands, with the COP differing by track and changing each year. For current and historical data, see PSLE COP historical data.

Does Bukit View offer DSA-Sec?

Yes. Bukit View participates in DSA-Sec across sports, academic or applied-technology, and performing arts talent areas. Use the DSA-Sec School Finder to see the current year's offerings.

What happens if my child is not offered a DSA place at Bukit View?

Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Bukit View if their PSLE score qualifies and they rank the school in their choices. Students who accept a DSA offer from any school are withdrawn from the S1 posting exercise entirely.

Related Schools and Resources

Schools with Similar Profiles

These schools share one or more characteristics with Bukit View — government, co-educational, or Bukit Batok / western location:

Hillgrove Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Bukit Batok
Swiss Cottage Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Bukit Batok
Bukit Batok Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Bukit Batok
Clementi Town Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Clementi

DSA Preparation Resources

DSA-Sec School Finder — filter by talent area and school
DSA-Sec Timeline — key dates for the application cycle
What is DSA-Sec? — the complete process explained
DSA Results — historical results data across schools
DSA Interview Preparation — preparation guides by talent area