Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
Complete guide to Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) for P6 parents — Full Subject-Based Banding, Chinese orchestra CCAs, Yishun, and DSA-Sec pathways.
PSLE cut-off points
2025 S1 Posting · indicative bands by Posting Group
- Posting Group 3
- 6–11
- Posting Group 2
- 21–22
- Posting Group 1
- 25–27
Earlier years
- Non-IP (indicative): 2024 12 · 2023 13
COPs move each year; use as a guide. Indicative bands aggregated from public sources, for reference only.
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) — commonly known as CCHY — is a government-aided co-educational school located on Yishun Street 61 in northern Singapore. Sharing the heritage of the Chung Cheng family of schools, it combines the national curriculum with values-based character development and a strong Chinese cultural tradition.
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) 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 strong Chinese orchestra and dance ensembles, its wushu and team-sports tradition, and an applied-learning focus in STEM.
What makes Chung Cheng High (Yishun) distinctive
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) carries the heritage of the Chung Cheng family of schools and a strong Chinese cultural tradition. That shapes a distinctive DSA-Sec intake: its Chinese cultural arts are central — Chinese orchestra, Chinese dance, guzheng and wushu sit at the heart of school life — alongside a concert band and competitive basketball and volleyball. Its Applied Learning Programme sits in STEM with a health and food-science focus. The best fit is a child with genuine Chinese-cultural-arts talent — music, dance or wushu — or a team-sport strength, who would value a school with a strong Chinese heritage. Sitting in Yishun, it serves northern 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
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) 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: Chung Cheng High (Yishun) is a mainstream school rather than an IP school. Posting Group placement follows S1 Posting. Refer to the Chung Cheng High (Yishun) official website for the current academic programme structure.
Applied Learning and the Arts
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) runs an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in STEM focused on health and food science, 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
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with a notably strong Chinese cultural and ensemble tradition.
Performing Arts
- Chinese Orchestra
- Chinese Dance
- Choir
- Concert Band
- Guzheng Ensemble
- Modern Dance
Sports and Games
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Wushu
Clubs and Societies
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) clubs include, among others: STEM and applied-learning groups, Chinese language and cultural groups, and community service groups.
Uniformed Groups
Chung Cheng High (Yishun)'s uniformed groups support character and leadership development alongside the academic curriculum.
CCA names and availability may change. The Chung Cheng High (Yishun) official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) is located at 11 Yishun Street 61, Singapore 768547 in the Yishun area of northern Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Khatib (North South Line NS14) — a short walk to bus connections
- Yishun (North South Line NS13) — a short bus ride away
Campus facilities include general and specialist classrooms, science 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 Chung Cheng High (Yishun) official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) 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
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) participates in DSA-Sec across performing arts and sports talent areas. As a co-educational school with a strong Chinese orchestra, guzheng, and dance tradition alongside a wushu and team-sports following, Chung Cheng High (Yishun)'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
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) is a government-aided co-educational school within the Chung Cheng family of schools.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government-aided |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Academic tracks | Full Subject-Based Banding (Posting Groups 1–3) |
| Heritage | Chinese cultural heritage (Chung Cheng family of schools) |
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 Chung Cheng High (Yishun) official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chung Cheng High (Yishun) co-educational?
Yes. Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) is a co-educational school.
Does Chung Cheng High (Yishun) offer IP?
No. Chung Cheng High (Yishun) is a mainstream school under Full Subject-Based Banding, posting students through Posting Groups 1–3. It is not an Integrated Programme school.
Is Chung Cheng High (Yishun) the same as Chung Cheng High (Main)?
They share the Chung Cheng heritage but are separate schools on different campuses. Chung Cheng High (Yishun) is in Yishun and posts students through Posting Groups 1–3; Chung Cheng High (Main) is in the Mountbatten area and is a SAP school. Admission to each is separate.
What PSLE score does my child need for Chung Cheng High (Yishun)?
Chung Cheng High (Yishun) 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 Chung Cheng High (Yishun) offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. Chung Cheng High (Yishun) participates in DSA-Sec across performing arts and sports 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 Chung Cheng High (Yishun)?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Chung Cheng High (Yishun) 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 Chung Cheng High (Yishun) — Chinese cultural heritage, co-educational, or northern location:
- Chung Cheng High School (Main) — Mainstream, Co-ed, SAP, Mountbatten
- Nan Chiau High School — Mainstream, Co-ed, SAP, Sengkang
- Deyi Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Ang Mo Kio
- Anderson Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Ang Mo Kio
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