Compassvale Secondary School

Compassvale Secondary School — commonly known as CPVS — is a government co-educational school located on Compassvale Crescent in the Sengkang area of north-eastern Singapore. The school combines the national curriculum with values-based character development and an applied-learning emphasis in STEM.

Compassvale 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 aeronautics and robotics focus, its environmental science culture, and an active team-sports tradition.

Programmes and Curriculum

Express and Normal Tracks

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

Applied Learning and Leadership

Compassvale runs an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in STEM focused on the future of transportation, and a Learning for Life Programme (LLP) centred on community youth leadership through its Green Compass programme. 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

Compassvale runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with a distinctive aeronautics and robotics offering.

Sports and Games

Badminton
Floorball
Netball
Softball

Clubs and Societies

Aeronautics (STEM)
Robotics
Environmental Science

Performing Arts and Uniformed Groups

Performing arts groups across music and dance
Uniformed groups supporting character and leadership development

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

Campus and Facilities

Compassvale Secondary School is located at 51 Compassvale Crescent, Singapore 545083 in the Sengkang area of north-eastern Singapore.

Nearest MRT:

Sengkang (North East Line NE16 · Sengkang LRT interchange) — a short bus or LRT ride away
Compassvale (Sengkang LRT SE1) — the nearest LRT stop

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 Compassvale official website.

Admission Pathways

PSLE and S1 Posting

Compassvale 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

Compassvale participates in DSA-Sec across sports, academic or applied-technology, and performing arts talent areas. As a co-educational school with an aeronautics and robotics focus, an environmental science culture, and a netball, floorball, and softball tradition, Compassvale'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

Compassvale is a government co-educational school.

Category	Detail
School type	Government
Gender	Co-educational
Academic tracks	Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical)
Location	Sengkang (north-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 Compassvale official website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Compassvale Secondary co-educational?

Yes. Compassvale Secondary School is a co-educational school.

Does Compassvale offer IP?

No. Compassvale 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 Compassvale?

Compassvale 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 Compassvale offer DSA-Sec?

Yes. Compassvale 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 Compassvale?

Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Compassvale 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 Compassvale — government, co-educational, or Sengkang / north-eastern location:

North Vista Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Sengkang
Edgefield Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Punggol
Nan Chiau High School — Express, Co-ed, SAP, Sengkang
Serangoon Garden Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Serangoon

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