Yishun Town Secondary School
Complete guide to Yishun Town Secondary School for P6 parents — Express and Normal tracks, Tamil Language Elective, shooting CCA, Yishun, and DSA-Sec.
Yishun Town Secondary School — commonly known as YTSS — is a government, autonomous, co-educational school located on Yishun Street 21 in the Yishun area of northern Singapore. As an autonomous school, Yishun Town has greater flexibility over curriculum enrichment and co-curricular programming than standard government schools, within MOE's national framework.
Yishun Town offers the mainstream Express and Normal academic tracks with full Subject-Based Banding; it is not an Integrated Programme school. The school is distinctive for offering the Language Elective Programme (Tamil), an MOE-designated language pathway, and is known for its shooting and bowling traditions alongside an active performing arts and bilingual culture.
Programmes and Curriculum
Express and Normal Tracks
Yishun Town 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: Yishun Town is a mainstream autonomous school rather than an IP school. Track placement follows the S1 posting framework. Refer to the Yishun Town official website for the current academic programme structure.
Language Elective Programme (Tamil)
Yishun Town offers the Language Elective Programme (Tamil) — an MOE-designated pathway for students with a strong interest and ability in Tamil language and literature. It is offered at only a small number of secondary schools. The school also emphasises bilingualism more broadly as part of its character and identity.
For context on the DSA-Sec process, see What is DSA-Sec?.
Co-Curricular Activities
Yishun Town runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with notably strong shooting and bowling traditions.
Performing Arts
- Chinese Dance
- English Drama
Sports and Games
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Shooting
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
Clubs and Societies and Uniformed Groups
- Language, bilingualism, and cultural groups
- Uniformed groups supporting character and leadership development
CCA names and availability may change. The Yishun Town official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
Yishun Town Secondary School is located at 6 Yishun Street 21, Singapore 768610 in the Yishun area of northern Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Yishun (North South Line NS13) — approximately a 5-minute walk
- Khatib (North South Line NS14) — 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 facilities including a shooting range. For current facility details and a campus map, refer to the Yishun Town official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
Yishun Town 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
Yishun Town participates in DSA-Sec across sports, performing arts, and academic or language talent areas. As a co-educational school with strong shooting and bowling traditions alongside a dance and bilingual-language culture, Yishun Town'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
Yishun Town is a government, autonomous co-educational school.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government, Autonomous |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Academic tracks | Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical) |
| Language programme | Language Elective Programme (Tamil) |
| Location | Yishun (northern 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 Yishun Town official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yishun Town Secondary co-educational?
Yes. Yishun Town Secondary School is a co-educational school.
Does Yishun Town offer IP?
No. Yishun Town offers the mainstream Express (O-Level), Normal (Academic), and Normal (Technical) tracks. It is not an Integrated Programme school.
What is the Language Elective Programme (Tamil) at Yishun Town?
It is an MOE-designated programme for students with strong ability and interest in Tamil language and literature, offered at only a few secondary schools. For current details, refer to the Yishun Town official website.
What PSLE score does my child need for Yishun Town?
Yishun Town 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 Yishun Town offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. Yishun Town participates in DSA-Sec across sports, performing arts, and academic or language 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 Yishun Town?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Yishun Town 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 Yishun Town — government, co-educational, or Yishun / northern location:
- Yishun Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Yishun
- Orchid Park Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Yishun
- Northbrooks Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Yishun
- Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Yishun
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