Changkat Changi Secondary School
Complete guide to Changkat Changi Secondary School for P6 parents — Full Subject-Based Banding, aerospace and band CCAs, Simei, and DSA-Sec pathways.
PSLE cut-off points
2025 S1 Posting · indicative bands by Posting Group
- Posting Group 3
- 11–22
- Posting Group 2
- 21–25
- Posting Group 1
- 25–30
Earlier years
- Non-IP (indicative): 2024 22 · 2023 22
COPs move each year; use as a guide. Indicative bands aggregated from public sources, for reference only.
Changkat Changi Secondary School — commonly known as CCSS — is a government co-educational school located on Simei Street 3 in the Simei area of eastern Singapore. The school combines the national curriculum with values-based character development and an applied-learning emphasis in STEM.
Changkat Changi is a mainstream school under Full Subject-Based Banding, posting students through Posting Groups 1–3 with each subject taken at G1, G2 or G3 level; it is not an Integrated Programme school. The school is known for its aerospace and aviation focus, its band and Chinese instrumental culture, and an active track-and-field and team-sports tradition.
What makes Changkat Changi distinctive
Changkat Changi has a distinctive aerospace-and-aviation identity. Its Applied Learning Programme, SOAR, sits in STEM with a future-of-transportation and aerospace focus — an uncommon, specific draw for a child fascinated by flight and engineering. Its Learning for Life Programme centres on community youth leadership with a sustainability theme. For DSA-Sec families, the intake spans that applied-technology strength, a concert band and Chinese instrumental culture, and a track-and-field and netball tradition, so STEM-minded, musical and sporting applicants are all served. The clearest fit is a child with a real interest in aerospace, engineering or applied STEM, a performing-arts talent, or a track or team-sport strength. Sitting in Simei, Changkat Changi serves eastern families as a mainstream school under Full Subject-Based Banding. Confirm this year's talent areas in the DSA-Sec School Finder.
Programmes and Curriculum
Full Subject-Based Banding
Changkat Changi follows Full Subject-Based Banding: students are posted through Posting Groups 1–3, and each subject can be taken at G1, G2 or G3 level based on the student's strengths.
For P6 families: Changkat Changi is a mainstream school rather than an IP school. Posting Group placement follows S1 Posting. Refer to the Changkat Changi official website for the current academic programme structure.
Applied Learning and Leadership
Changkat Changi runs an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in STEM focused on the future of transportation, with an aerospace and aviation emphasis, and a Learning for Life Programme (LLP) centred on community youth leadership. 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
Changkat Changi runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with a distinctive aerospace and aviation offering.
Performing Arts
- Concert Band
- Chinese Instrumental Ensemble
- Malay Dance
- Modern Dance
Sports and Games
- Badminton
- Netball
- Track and Field
Clubs and Societies
- Aerospace and Aviation (STEM)
- STEM and applied-learning groups
Uniformed Groups
Changkat Changi's uniformed groups support character and leadership development alongside the academic curriculum.
CCA names and availability may change. The Changkat Changi official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
Changkat Changi Secondary School is located at 23 Simei Street 3, Singapore 529894 in the Simei area of eastern Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Simei (East West Line EW3) — approximately a 5-minute walk
- Expo (Downtown Line DT35 · Changi Airport Line CG1 interchange) — a short walk 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 Changkat Changi official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
Changkat Changi admits students through S1 Posting across Posting Groups 1–3. The cut-off point (COP) differs by Posting Group and changes each year. For current and historical PSLE COP data, see PSLE COP historical data.
DSA-Sec Admission
Changkat Changi participates in DSA-Sec across sports, academic or applied-technology, and performing arts talent areas. As a co-educational school with an aerospace and aviation focus, a band and Chinese instrumental culture, and a track-and-field and netball tradition, Changkat Changi'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
Changkat Changi is a government co-educational school.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Academic tracks | Full Subject-Based Banding (Posting Groups 1–3) |
| Location | Simei (eastern 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 Changkat Changi official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Changkat Changi Secondary co-educational?
Yes. Changkat Changi Secondary School is a co-educational school.
Does Changkat Changi offer IP?
No. Changkat Changi is a mainstream school under Full Subject-Based Banding, posting students through Posting Groups 1–3. It is not an Integrated Programme school.
What PSLE score does my child need for Changkat Changi?
Changkat Changi has a separate cut-off point for each Posting Group, and COPs change each year. For current and historical data, see PSLE COP historical data.
Does Changkat Changi offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. Changkat Changi 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 Changkat Changi?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Changkat Changi 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. See how S1 Posting works after PSLE.
Related Schools and Resources
Schools with Similar Profiles
These schools share one or more characteristics with Changkat Changi — government, co-educational, or Simei / eastern location:
- Tampines Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Tampines
- Temasek Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Upper East Coast
- Bedok View Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Bedok
- St. Hilda's Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Tampines
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