Evergreen Secondary School
Complete guide to Evergreen Secondary School for P6 parents — Full Subject-Based Banding, bilingualism and rugby CCAs, Woodlands, and DSA-Sec pathways.
PSLE cut-off points
2025 S1 Posting · indicative bands by Posting Group
- Posting Group 3
- 10–15
- Posting Group 2
- 21–23
- Posting Group 1
- 25–26
Earlier years
- Non-IP (indicative): 2024 16 · 2023 16
COPs move each year; use as a guide. Indicative bands aggregated from public sources, for reference only.
Evergreen Secondary School — commonly known as ESS — is a government co-educational school located on Woodlands Street 83 in the Woodlands area of northern Singapore. The school combines the national curriculum with values-based character development and an applied-learning emphasis in communication.
Evergreen 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 bilingualism and language culture, its rugby and team-sports tradition, and an active outdoor learning and leadership focus.
What makes Evergreen distinctive
Evergreen pairs a bilingual-language identity with a strong rugby tradition. Its Applied Learning Programme, Effective Communicators with a Heart, develops language and communication across subjects, while its Learning for Life Programme builds resilience and leadership through sports and outdoor learning. For DSA-Sec families, the clearest signals are rugby and the outdoors, alongside competitive netball, volleyball and table tennis, and a bilingual, language-and-culture strength. The fit is a child with a team-sport talent — especially rugby — a language or communication strength, or an outdoor-and-leadership inclination, rather than a purely academic one. Sitting in Woodlands, Evergreen 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
Evergreen 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: Evergreen is a mainstream school rather than an IP school. Posting Group placement follows S1 Posting. Refer to the Evergreen official website for the current academic programme structure.
Applied Learning and Outdoor Education
Evergreen runs an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) focused on effective communication, and a Learning for Life Programme (LLP) centred on resilience, character, and leadership through sports and outdoor learning. 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
Evergreen runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups.
Sports and Games
- Badminton
- Cross Country
- Netball
- Rugby
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
Clubs and Societies
- Bilingualism, language, and cultural groups
- Digital Media
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 Evergreen official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
Evergreen Secondary School is located at 11 Woodlands Street 83, Singapore 738489 in the Woodlands area of northern Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Admiralty (North South Line NS10) — approximately a 2-minute walk
- Woodlands (North South NS9 · Thomson-East Coast TE2 interchange) — 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 Evergreen official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
Evergreen 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
Evergreen participates in DSA-Sec across sports, academic or language, and leadership talent areas. As a co-educational school with a bilingualism and language culture, a rugby and team-sports tradition, and an outdoor learning focus, Evergreen'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
Evergreen 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 | Woodlands (northern 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 Evergreen official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evergreen Secondary co-educational?
Yes. Evergreen Secondary School is a co-educational school.
Does Evergreen offer IP?
No. Evergreen 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 Evergreen?
Evergreen 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 Evergreen offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. Evergreen participates in DSA-Sec across sports, academic or language, and leadership 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 Evergreen?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Evergreen 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 Evergreen — government, co-educational, or Woodlands / north-western location:
- Admiralty Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Woodlands
- Marsiling Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Woodlands
- Woodlands Ring Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Woodlands
- Kranji Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Choa Chu Kang
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