Chung Cheng High School (Main)
Complete guide to Chung Cheng High School (Main) for P6 parents — SAP, O-Level track, CCAs, Mountbatten campus, and DSA-Sec admission pathways.
PSLE cut-off points
2025 S1 Posting · indicative bands by Posting Group
- Posting Group 3
- 5(D)–10(M)
Earlier years
- Non-IP (indicative): 2024 10(M) · 2023 11
(D), (M), (P): Higher Chinese grade (Distinction, Merit, Pass) used as a tie-breaker at SAP schools.
COPs move each year; use as a guide. Indicative bands aggregated from public sources, for reference only.
Chung Cheng High School (Main) — commonly known as CCHM — is a government-aided, autonomous, SAP (Special Assistance Plan) co-educational school located on Goodman Road in the Mountbatten / Marine Parade area of eastern Singapore. Founded in 1939, it is one of Singapore's heritage Chinese-medium schools, now a bilingual SAP school offering Chinese as the first language alongside English.
CCHM admits students through Posting Group 3 only; all students sit the national examinations at the end of Secondary 4. The school does not offer an Integrated Programme. CCHM is affiliated with Nanyang Junior College and is known for its scenic lakeside campus, its strong Chinese language and cultural programmes, and a long tradition in the arts.
What makes Chung Cheng High (Main) distinctive
Chung Cheng High (Main) is an autonomous SAP school founded in 1939, one of Singapore's heritage Chinese-medium schools, set on a scenic lakeside campus and affiliated with Nanyang Junior College. It admits students through Posting Group 3, with a deeply bilingual, bicultural identity anchored by strong Chinese language and cultural programmes and a long tradition in the arts. For DSA-Sec families, the Chinese cultural arts are a real draw — Chinese orchestra and wushu, plus Chinese Language — alongside a concert band and competitive basketball, netball, table tennis and volleyball. The best fit is a child with genuine Chinese-language or Chinese-cultural-arts talent, or a team-sport strength, who would value a strong Chinese heritage and bilingual environment. Confirm this year's talent areas in the DSA-Sec School Finder.
Programmes and Curriculum
Full Subject-Based Banding (Posting Group 3)
CCHM admits students through Posting Group 3 into a four-year course leading to the national examinations at the end of Secondary 4 (the Singapore-Cambridge SEC from the 2024 Secondary 1 cohort). As a SAP school, Chinese is offered at a high level alongside English, with the expectation that students maintain proficiency in both languages.
For P6 families: CCHM does not offer an IP track. Families seeking a SAP school with an IP pathway may consider Dunman High or River Valley High. Refer to the CCHM official website for the current academic programme structure.
Special Assistance Plan (SAP) and Language Programmes
As a SAP school and a centre with strong Chinese language heritage, CCHM offers an Enhanced Music Programme and the Language Elective Programme (Chinese), alongside a Malay (Special Programme) for promising students. These programmes support bilingual and bicultural development beyond the mainstream curriculum.
For context on the DSA-Sec process, see What is DSA-Sec?.
Co-Curricular Activities
CCHM runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with a notably strong Chinese performing arts and visual arts tradition.
Performing Arts
- Chinese Orchestra
- Choir
- Concert Band
- Dance
- Drama
Sports and Games
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Netball
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wushu
Uniformed Groups
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
- Red Cross
Clubs and Societies
CCHM clubs include, among others: Chinese Language and Cultural societies, Infocomm, and community service groups.
CCA names and availability may change. The CCHM official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
Chung Cheng High School (Main) is located at 50 Goodman Road, Singapore 439012 in the Mountbatten / Marine Parade area, known for its heritage lakeside campus.
Nearest MRT:
- Mountbatten (Circle Line CC7) — approximately a 2-minute walk
- Dakota (Circle Line CC8)
Campus facilities include general and specialist classrooms, science laboratories, a multi-purpose hall, performing arts and music spaces, and sports courts. Several buildings on the campus are recognised for their heritage value. For current facility details, refer to the CCHM official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
CCHM admits students through the S1 posting exercise under the SAP category. The COP for Posting Group 3 changes each year. For current and historical PSLE COP data, see PSLE COP historical data.
DSA-Sec Admission
CCHM participates in DSA-Sec across sports, performing arts, and Chinese language talent areas. As a SAP school with a strong Chinese performing arts and wushu tradition alongside competitive racket and team sports, CCHM's DSA tends to attract applicants across these strengths as well as the Chinese language pathway. DSA-Sec students must still qualify for Posting Group 3 with their PSLE score.
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
CCHM holds the status of an autonomous school under MOE, with SAP designation, and is recognised for its heritage and Chinese cultural programmes.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government-aided, Autonomous, SAP |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Academic track | Full Subject-Based Banding (Posting Group 3) |
| Affiliated JC | Nanyang Junior College |
| Founded | 1939 |
The school has received various MOE recognition over the years, and parts of its campus are recognised for heritage value. For verified award and heritage details, refer to the MOE recognition listings and the CCHM official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chung Cheng High (Main) co-educational?
Yes. CCHM is a co-educational school.
Does CCHM offer IP or only O-Level?
CCHM admits students through Posting Group 3 only. All students sit the national examinations at the end of Secondary 4 (the Singapore-Cambridge SEC from the 2024 Secondary 1 cohort). CCHM does not offer an Integrated Programme.
Is CCHM a SAP school?
Yes. CCHM is a SAP (Special Assistance Plan) school offering Chinese as the first language alongside English, with a strong bilingual and Chinese cultural emphasis. Students are expected to have good Chinese language proficiency.
What PSLE score does my child need for CCHM?
CCHM is a competitive SAP school, and the COP changes each year. For current and historical data, see PSLE COP historical data.
Does CCHM offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. CCHM participates in DSA-Sec across sports, performing arts, and Chinese language talent areas. DSA-Sec students must still qualify for Posting Group 3 with their PSLE score. 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 CCHM?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to CCHM if their PSLE score qualifies and they rank CCHM in their school 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 CCHM — SAP, co-educational, or O-Level track:
- Nan Hua High School — O-Level, Co-ed, SAP, Clementi
- Dunman High School — IP only, Co-ed, SAP, Tanjong Rhu
- Catholic High School — IP + O-Level, Boys, SAP, Bishan
- Maris Stella High School — O-Level, Boys, SAP, Bartley
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