Temasek Secondary School
Complete guide to Temasek Secondary School for P6 parents — Full Subject-Based Banding, CCAs, Upper East Coast campus, and DSA-Sec admission pathways.
PSLE cut-off points
2025 S1 Posting · indicative bands by Posting Group
- Posting Group 3
- 8–11
- Posting Group 2
- 21–22
- Posting Group 1
- 25–26
Earlier years
- Non-IP (indicative): 2024 12 · 2023 13
COPs move each year; use as a guide. Indicative bands aggregated from public sources, for reference only.
Temasek Secondary School — commonly known as TMS — is a government autonomous co-educational school located on Upper East Coast Road in eastern Singapore. As an autonomous school, Temasek has greater flexibility over curriculum enrichment and co-curricular programming than standard government schools, within MOE's national framework.
Temasek 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 performing arts and leadership culture, its shooting and dance programmes, and an active student development tradition.
What makes Temasek Secondary distinctive
Temasek Secondary is an autonomous school with a performing-arts-and-precision-sport identity. As an autonomous school it has wider flexibility than standard government schools, with a strong performing-arts and leadership culture and a notable shooting programme — a precision sport few schools support. For DSA-Sec families, the draws include shooting, choir, English drama and modern dance, and leadership. The best fit is a child with a precision-sport talent like shooting, a choral, drama or dance ability, or a leadership inclination. Sitting on Upper East Coast Road, Temasek 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
Temasek 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: Temasek is a mainstream autonomous school rather than an IP school. Posting Group placement follows S1 Posting. Refer to the Temasek official website for the current academic programme structure.
Student Development and Leadership
Temasek places a strong emphasis on student leadership and holistic development alongside its academic curriculum, reflected in its leadership talent pathway and an active co-curricular culture. For current programme details, refer to the official website.
For context on the DSA-Sec process, see What is DSA-Sec?.
Co-Curricular Activities
Temasek runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups.
Performing Arts
- Choir
- Concert Band
- Drama
- Modern Dance
Sports and Games
- Basketball
- Netball
- Shooting
- Table Tennis
Uniformed Groups
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
- Scouts
Clubs and Societies
Temasek clubs include, among others: leadership and student council groups, Infocomm, and community service groups.
CCA names and availability may change. The Temasek official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
Temasek Secondary School is located at 600 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 465561 in the Upper East Coast / Bedok South area of eastern Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Bedok (East West Line EW5) — connected to the school by feeder bus services (approximately a 10-minute ride)
- Tanah Merah (East West Line EW4) — a short bus ride away
The Upper East Coast stretch is not within direct walking distance of an MRT station, so buses are the common way to reach the school. 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 Temasek official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
Temasek 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
Temasek participates in DSA-Sec across performing arts, sports, and leadership talent areas. As a co-educational autonomous school with strengths in choir, drama, modern dance, shooting, and student leadership, Temasek's DSA tends to attract applicants across these areas. 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
Temasek holds the status of an autonomous school under MOE, recognised for established frameworks in student development and co-curricular programming.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government, Autonomous |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Academic tracks | Full Subject-Based Banding (Posting Groups 1–3) |
| Emphasis | Student leadership and holistic development |
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 Temasek official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Temasek Secondary co-educational?
Yes. Temasek Secondary School is a co-educational school.
Does Temasek offer IP?
No. Temasek 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 Temasek?
Temasek is an autonomous school with a separate cut-off point for each Posting Group; COPs change each year. For current and historical data, see PSLE COP historical data.
How do students get to Temasek Secondary?
The school is on Upper East Coast Road, which is not within direct walking distance of an MRT station. Most students travel by bus, with feeder services connecting from Bedok and Tanah Merah MRT stations. Check the Temasek official website for current transport details.
Does Temasek offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. Temasek participates in DSA-Sec across 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 Temasek?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Temasek 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 Temasek — autonomous, co-educational, or eastern location:
- Ngee Ann Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Tampines
- Tanjong Katong Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Haig Road
- Anderson Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Ang Mo Kio
- Commonwealth Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, West Coast
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