Compassvale Secondary School
Complete guide to Compassvale Secondary School for P6 parents — Full Subject-Based Banding, aeronautics and robotics CCAs, Sengkang, and DSA-Sec pathways.
PSLE cut-off points
2025 S1 Posting · indicative bands by Posting Group
- Posting Group 3
- 14–18
- Posting Group 2
- 21–24
- Posting Group 1
- 25–27
Earlier years
- Non-IP (indicative): 2024 19 · 2023 19
COPs move each year; use as a guide. Indicative bands aggregated from public sources, for reference only.
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 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 aeronautics and robotics focus, its environmental science culture, and an active team-sports tradition.
What makes Compassvale distinctive
Compassvale has a distinctive aeronautics-and-engineering identity. Its Applied Learning Programme sits in STEM with a future-of-transportation focus — aeronautics, coding, engineering and sustainability — an uncommon, specific hook for a child fascinated by flight and design. Alongside that, the school carries a robotics and environmental-science culture and an active team-sports tradition. For DSA-Sec families, that draws a STEM-and-aviation strength together with competitive floorball, netball, softball and badminton. The best fit is a child with a real interest in aeronautics, coding or applied STEM, or a team-sport ability, rather than a purely academic setting. Sitting in Sengkang, Compassvale serves north-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
Compassvale 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: Compassvale is a mainstream school rather than an IP school. Posting Group placement follows S1 Posting. 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 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
Compassvale participates in DSA-Sec across sports and academic or applied-technology 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 | Full Subject-Based Banding (Posting Groups 1–3) |
| 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 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 Compassvale?
Compassvale 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 Compassvale offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. Compassvale participates in DSA-Sec across sports and academic or applied-technology 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. See how S1 Posting works after PSLE.
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 — Mainstream, Co-ed, Sengkang
- Edgefield Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Punggol
- Nan Chiau High School — Mainstream, Co-ed, SAP, Sengkang
- Serangoon Garden Secondary School — Mainstream, 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