St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School
Complete guide to St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary for P6 parents — Express and Normal tracks, ensemble and sports CCAs, Bedok, and DSA-Sec pathways.
St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School — commonly known as SACSS — is a government-aided, autonomous, Catholic school for girls located on Bedok North Avenue 4 in eastern Singapore. Run in the Canossian tradition, the school combines the national curriculum with values-based character development. St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary is affiliated to St. Anthony's Canossian Primary School.
St. Anthony's Canossian 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 choral and ensemble tradition, its multicultural dance culture, and an active sports and community service ethos.
Programmes and Curriculum
Express and Normal Tracks
St. Anthony's Canossian 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: St. Anthony's Canossian is a mainstream affiliated school rather than an IP school. Track placement follows the S1 posting framework. Refer to the St. Anthony's Canossian official website for the current academic programme structure.
Canossian Character and School Programmes
In the Canossian tradition, St. Anthony's Canossian runs values-based character education and student development programmes alongside its academic curriculum. These are school-based signature programmes rather than MOE-designated national electives. For the current list of the school's distinctive programmes, refer to the official website.
For context on the DSA-Sec process, see What is DSA-Sec?.
Co-Curricular Activities
St. Anthony's Canossian runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with a notably broad ensemble and performing arts offering.
Performing Arts
- Choir
- Concert Band
- Angklung / Kulintang Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- Guitar Ensemble
- English Drama
- Indian Dance
- Modern Dance
Sports and Games
- Badminton
- Floorball
- Netball
- Taekwondo
- Track and Field
Clubs and Societies and Uniformed Groups
- Student leadership and community service groups in the Canossian tradition
- Uniformed groups supporting character and leadership development
CCA names and availability may change. The St. Anthony's Canossian official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School is located at 1600 Bedok North Avenue 4, Singapore 469700 in the Bedok area of eastern Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Bedok (East West Line EW5) — a short bus ride away
- Tanah Merah (East West Line EW4) — 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 courts. For current facility details and a campus map, refer to the St. Anthony's Canossian official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
St. Anthony's Canossian admits students through the S1 posting exercise across its Express and Normal posting bands. As an affiliated school, students from St. Anthony's Canossian Primary School may receive affiliation priority in posting, subject to MOE's rules. The cut-off point (COP) differs by track and by affiliation status, and changes each year. For current and historical PSLE COP data, see PSLE COP historical data.
DSA-Sec Admission
St. Anthony's Canossian participates in DSA-Sec across performing arts, sports, and academic talent areas. As a girls' school with a broad choral, band, and ensemble tradition, a multicultural dance culture, and a netball, floorball, and taekwondo following, St. Anthony's Canossian'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
St. Anthony's Canossian is a government-aided, autonomous Catholic girls' school in the Canossian tradition.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government-aided, Autonomous |
| Gender | Single-sex girls' school |
| Academic tracks | Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical) |
| Affiliation | St. Anthony's Canossian Primary School |
| Heritage | Catholic (Canossian) |
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 St. Anthony's Canossian official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Anthony's Canossian only for girls?
Yes. St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School is a single-sex school for girls.
Does St. Anthony's Canossian offer IP?
No. St. Anthony's Canossian offers the mainstream Express (O-Level), Normal (Academic), and Normal (Technical) tracks. It is not an Integrated Programme school.
Does my daughter get priority from St. Anthony's Canossian Primary School?
St. Anthony's Canossian secondary is affiliated to St. Anthony's Canossian Primary School, and affiliation priority may apply in the S1 posting exercise subject to MOE's rules. For DSA-Sec, admission is governed by MOE's centralised DSA framework and talent-based selection, separate from affiliation priority. Check the St. Anthony's Canossian admissions page for current details.
What PSLE score does my daughter need for St. Anthony's Canossian?
St. Anthony's Canossian is competitive for its Express and Normal posting bands, with the COP differing by track and affiliation status and changing each year. For current and historical data, see PSLE COP historical data.
Does St. Anthony's Canossian offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. St. Anthony's Canossian 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 daughter is not offered a DSA place at St. Anthony's Canossian?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to St. Anthony's Canossian if their PSLE score qualifies and they rank the school in their choices, with affiliation priority applying where relevant. 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 St. Anthony's Canossian — girls-only, Catholic heritage, or eastern location:
- CHIJ Katong Convent — Express + Normal, Girls, Marine Parade
- CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent — Express + Normal, Girls, Bukit Merah
- Tanjong Katong Girls' School — Express + Normal, Girls, Paya Lebar
- Crescent Girls' School — Express + Normal, Girls, Redhill
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