Pasir Ris Secondary School
Complete guide to Pasir Ris Secondary School for P6 parents — Full Subject-Based Banding, Chinese-orchestra and dance CCAs, Tampines, and DSA-Sec pathways.
PSLE cut-off points
2025 S1 Posting · indicative bands by Posting Group
- Posting Group 3
- 11–17
- Posting Group 2
- 21–23
- Posting Group 1
- 25–27
Earlier years
- Non-IP (indicative): 2024 18 · 2023 19
COPs move each year; use as a guide. Indicative bands aggregated from public sources, for reference only.
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 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 Chinese orchestra and multicultural performing arts culture, its digital media focus, and an active team-sports tradition.
What makes Pasir Ris Secondary distinctive
Pasir Ris Secondary has a clear performing-arts identity, built on a Chinese orchestra and a multicultural performing-arts culture. Its Learning for Life Programme centres on music and performing arts (Cultural Fusion), while the school carries a digital-media focus. For DSA-Sec families, those performing arts are genuine draws — Chinese orchestra, choir, concert band and modern dance — together with a digital-media strand and competitive football and volleyball. The best fit is a child with a musical, dance or media talent, or a team-sport strength, who would value an arts-rich school. Sitting in Tampines, Pasir Ris Secondary serves 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
Pasir Ris 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: Pasir Ris is a mainstream school rather than an IP school. Posting Group placement follows S1 Posting. 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 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
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 | Full Subject-Based Banding (Posting Groups 1–3) |
| 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 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 Pasir Ris?
Pasir Ris 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 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. See how S1 Posting works after PSLE.
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 — Mainstream, Co-ed, Tampines
- Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Pasir Ris
- Hai Sing Catholic School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Pasir Ris
- Ngee Ann Secondary School — Mainstream, 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