CHIJ Katong Convent
Complete guide to CHIJ Katong Convent for P6 parents — Full Subject-Based Banding, arts and sports CCAs, Marine Terrace campus, and DSA-Sec admission pathways.
PSLE cut-off points
2025 S1 Posting · indicative bands by Posting Group
- Posting Group 3
- 11–14
- Posting Group 3 · affiliated
- 12–20
- Posting Group 2
- 21–24
- Posting Group 2 · affiliated
- 21–25
- Posting Group 1
- 26–30
- Posting Group 1 · affiliated
- 25–28
Earlier years
- Non-IP (indicative): 2024 15 · 2023 16
COPs move each year; use as a guide. Indicative bands aggregated from public sources, for reference only.
CHIJ Katong Convent — commonly known as KC — is a government-aided, autonomous, Catholic school for girls located on Marine Terrace in the Marine Parade area of eastern Singapore. Part of the CHIJ (Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus) family of schools, it combines the national curriculum with values-based character development in the CHIJ tradition. As an autonomous school, KC has greater flexibility over curriculum enrichment and co-curricular programming than standard government schools.
KC 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 affiliated to CHIJ (Katong) Primary and is known for its broad performing arts culture, strong debating and drama, and an active sports tradition.
What makes CHIJ Katong Convent distinctive
CHIJ Katong Convent is an autonomous Catholic girls' school in the CHIJ tradition, with a notably broad performing-arts-and-debate culture. Affiliated to CHIJ (Katong) Primary, it carries strengths across Chinese drama and Chinese orchestra, choir and concert band, and a strong debating, drama and visual-arts following. For DSA-Sec families, those performing-arts and debate strengths are genuine draws, together with competitive netball, floorball, bowling and badminton. The best fit is a girl with a talent for performance, words or visual arts — or a sporting strength — who would value a values-centred CHIJ environment. It is an autonomous school under Full Subject-Based Banding in Marine Parade. Confirm this year's talent areas in the DSA-Sec School Finder.
Programmes and Curriculum
Full Subject-Based Banding
KC 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: KC is a mainstream autonomous school rather than an IP school. Posting Group placement follows S1 Posting. Refer to the KC official website for the current academic programme structure.
Character and Arts Development
As a CHIJ school, KC runs values-based character education and a broad arts and student development programme alongside its academic curriculum. Its visual arts and music offerings are co-curricular and school-based rather than MOE-designated national electives. For the current list of the school's distinctive programmes, refer to the official website.
For context on the DSA-Sec process, see What is DSA-Sec?.
Co-Curricular Activities
KC runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with a notably broad performing arts offering.
Performing Arts
- Chinese Drama
- Chinese Orchestra
- Choir
- Concert Band
- English Drama
- Modern Dance
Sports and Games
- Badminton
- Bowling
- Floorball
- Netball
- Track and Field
Clubs and Societies
- Debating and Public Speaking
- Visual Arts
- Various community service groups in the CHIJ tradition
Uniformed Groups
- Girl Guides
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
CCA names and availability may change. The KC official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
CHIJ Katong Convent is located at 346 Marine Terrace, Singapore 449150 in the Marine Parade area of eastern Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Marine Terrace (Thomson–East Coast Line TE27) — approximately a 3-minute walk
Campus facilities include general and specialist classrooms, science laboratories, a multi-purpose hall, performing arts and music spaces, and sports courts. For current facility details and a campus map, refer to the KC official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
KC admits students through S1 Posting across Posting Groups 1–3. As an affiliated school within the CHIJ family, students from CHIJ (Katong) Primary may receive affiliation priority in posting, subject to MOE's rules. The cut-off point (COP) differs by track and by affiliation status, and changes each year. For current and historical PSLE COP data, see PSLE COP historical data.
DSA-Sec Admission
KC participates in DSA-Sec across performing arts, sports, and academic talent areas. As a girls' school with a broad band, Chinese orchestra, drama, and dance culture, a strong debating tradition, and competitive netball, floorball, and bowling, KC'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
KC holds the status of an autonomous school under MOE, within the CHIJ family of schools.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government-aided, Autonomous |
| Gender | Single-sex girls' school |
| Academic tracks | Full Subject-Based Banding (Posting Groups 1–3) |
| Affiliation | CHIJ (Katong) Primary · CHIJ family |
| Heritage | CHIJ (Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus) |
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 KC official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHIJ Katong Convent only for girls?
Yes. CHIJ Katong Convent is a single-sex school for girls.
Does KC offer IP?
No. KC is a mainstream school under Full Subject-Based Banding, posting students through Posting Groups 1–3. It is not an Integrated Programme school.
Does my daughter get priority from CHIJ (Katong) Primary?
KC is affiliated to CHIJ (Katong) Primary, and affiliation priority may apply in the S1 posting exercise subject to MOE's rules. For DSA-Sec, admission is governed by MOE's centralised DSA framework and talent-based selection, separate from affiliation priority. Check the KC admissions page for current details.
What PSLE score does my daughter need for KC?
KC is an autonomous school with a separate cut-off point for each Posting Group (and for affiliated students); COPs change each year. For current and historical data, see PSLE COP historical data.
Does KC offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. KC participates in DSA-Sec across performing arts, sports, and academic talent areas. Use the DSA-Sec School Finder to see the current year's offerings.
What happens if my daughter is not offered a DSA place at KC?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to KC if their PSLE score qualifies and they rank the school in their choices, with affiliation priority applying where relevant. 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 KC — girls-only, CHIJ family, autonomous, or eastern location:
- CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School — IP + O-Level, Girls, SAP, Ang Mo Kio
- CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) — Mainstream, Girls, AEP, Toa Payoh
- Tanjong Katong Girls' School — Mainstream, Girls, MEP, Paya Lebar
- Tanjong Katong Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Haig Road
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