Pasir Ris Secondary School

Pasir Ris Secondary School — commonly known as PRSS — is a government co-educational school located on Tampines Street 21 in the Tampines area of eastern Singapore. The school combines the national curriculum with values-based character development and a performing arts emphasis.

Pasir Ris 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 Chinese orchestra and multicultural performing arts culture, its digital media focus, and an active team-sports tradition.

Programmes and Curriculum

Express and Normal Tracks

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

Learning for Life and the Arts

Pasir Ris runs a Learning for Life Programme (LLP) centred on music and the performing arts with a cultural-fusion focus. This school programme anchors its student development and performing arts identity beyond the academic curriculum.

For context on the DSA-Sec process, see What is DSA-Sec?.

Co-Curricular Activities

Pasir Ris runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups.

Performing Arts

Chinese Orchestra
Choir
Concert Band
English Drama
Modern Dance

Sports and Games

Football
Volleyball

Clubs and Societies

Digital Media
Performing arts and applied-learning groups

Uniformed Groups

Pasir Ris' uniformed groups support character and leadership development alongside the academic curriculum.

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

Campus and Facilities

Pasir Ris Secondary School is located at 390 Tampines Street 21, Singapore 529400 in the Tampines area of eastern Singapore.

Nearest MRT:

Tampines (East West Line EW2 · Downtown Line DT32 interchange) — approximately a 4-minute walk
Tampines West (Downtown Line DT31) — 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 Pasir Ris official website.

Admission Pathways

PSLE and S1 Posting

Pasir Ris 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

Pasir Ris participates in DSA-Sec across performing arts, sports, and academic talent areas. As a co-educational school with a Chinese orchestra and multicultural performing arts culture, a digital media focus, and a football and volleyball tradition, Pasir Ris' 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

Pasir Ris is a government co-educational school.

Category	Detail
School type	Government
Gender	Co-educational
Academic tracks	Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical)
Location	Tampines (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 Pasir Ris official website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pasir Ris Secondary co-educational?

Yes. Pasir Ris Secondary School is a co-educational school.

Where is Pasir Ris Secondary School located?

Despite its name, Pasir Ris Secondary School is located in the Tampines area (Tampines Street 21), near Tampines MRT, in eastern Singapore.

Does Pasir Ris offer IP?

No. Pasir Ris 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 Pasir Ris?

Pasir Ris 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 Pasir Ris offer DSA-Sec?

Yes. Pasir Ris participates in DSA-Sec across performing arts, sports, and academic 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 Pasir Ris?

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

Tampines Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Tampines
Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Pasir Ris
Hai Sing Catholic School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Pasir Ris
Ngee Ann Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Tampines

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