Regent Secondary School
Complete guide to Regent Secondary School for P6 parents — Express and Normal tracks, uniformed-group and band CCAs, Choa Chu Kang, and DSA-Sec pathways.
Regent Secondary School — commonly known as RSS — is a government co-educational school located on Choa Chu Kang North 5 in the Choa Chu Kang area of north-western Singapore. The school combines the national curriculum with values-based character development and an applied-learning emphasis in environmental advocacy.
Regent 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 strong uniformed-group tradition, its band and choral culture, and an active environmental and community leadership focus.
Programmes and Curriculum
Express and Normal Tracks
Regent 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: Regent is a mainstream school rather than an IP school. Track placement follows the S1 posting framework. Refer to the Regent official website for the current academic programme structure.
Applied Learning and Environmental Advocacy
Regent runs an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) — its GREEN (Growing Responsible Ecology and Environment) Advocates programme — and a Learning for Life Programme (LLP) centred on community youth leadership. 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
Regent runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with a notably strong uniformed-group tradition.
Performing Arts
- Choir
- Concert Band
Uniformed Groups
- Boys' Brigade
- Girls' Brigade
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
- Red Cross Youth
Sports, Clubs and Societies
- A range of team sports and games
- Environmental advocacy, community service, and leadership groups
CCA names and availability may change. The Regent official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
Regent Secondary School is located at 50 Choa Chu Kang North 5, Singapore 689621 in the Choa Chu Kang area of north-western Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Yew Tee (North South Line NS5) — approximately a 10-minute walk
- Choa Chu Kang (North South NS4 · Bukit Panjang LRT BP1 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 Regent official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
Regent 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
Regent participates in DSA-Sec across uniformed-group, performing arts, sports, and leadership talent areas. As a co-educational school with a strong uniformed-group tradition, a band and choral culture, and an environmental advocacy focus, Regent'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
Regent is a government co-educational school.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Academic tracks | Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical) |
| Location | Choa Chu Kang (north-western 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 Regent official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Regent Secondary co-educational?
Yes. Regent Secondary School is a co-educational school.
Does Regent offer IP?
No. Regent 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 Regent?
Regent 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 Regent offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. Regent participates in DSA-Sec across uniformed-group, performing arts, sports, 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 Regent?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Regent 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 Regent — government, co-educational, or Choa Chu Kang / north-western location:
- Kranji Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Choa Chu Kang
- Bukit Panjang Govt. High School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Choa Chu Kang
- Admiralty Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Woodlands
- Woodlands Ring Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Woodlands
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