Independent Schools in Singapore (2026)
Independent and specialised independent schools. Ordered by the measure shown, with the Programme features for context; 12 schools shown.
- 1–Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)Queenstown, South · Independent Mixed LevelsFeatures: Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published
- 2–Assumption Pathway SchoolBukit Panjang, West · Specialised independent SecondaryFeatures: –
- 3–Crest Secondary SchoolJurong East, West · Specialised independent SecondaryFeatures: –
- 4–Hwa Chong InstitutionBukit Timah, West · Independent Mixed LevelsFeatures: Special Assistance Plan, Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published
- 5–Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Bukit Timah, West · Independent SecondaryFeatures: Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published
- 6–Nanyang Girls' High SchoolBukit Timah, West · Independent SecondaryFeatures: Special Assistance Plan, Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published
- 7–Northlight SchoolKallang, South · Specialised independent SecondaryFeatures: –
- 8–Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)Toa Payoh, South · Independent SecondaryFeatures: Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published
- 9–Raffles InstitutionBishan, South · Independent Mixed LevelsFeatures: Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published
- 10–Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolNovena, South · Independent SecondaryFeatures: Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published
- 11–Spectra Secondary SchoolWoodlands, North · Specialised independent SecondaryFeatures: –
- 12–St. Joseph's InstitutionNovena, South · Independent Mixed LevelsFeatures: Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published
| # | School | Sector | Features | Programme features | none | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Queenstown, South · Mixed Levels | Independent | Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 2 | Assumption Pathway School Bukit Panjang, West · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Specialised independent | – | – Not rated | – | – |
| 3 | Crest Secondary School Jurong East, West · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Specialised independent | – | – Not rated | – | – |
| 4 | Hwa Chong Institution Bukit Timah, West · Mixed Levels | Independent | Special Assistance Plan, Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 5 | Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) Bukit Timah, West · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Independent | Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 6 | Nanyang Girls' High School Bukit Timah, West · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Independent | Special Assistance Plan, Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 7 | Northlight School Kallang, South · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Specialised independent | – | – Not rated | – | – |
| 8 | Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Toa Payoh, South · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Independent | Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 9 | Raffles Institution Bishan, South · Mixed Levels | Independent | Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 10 | Singapore Chinese Girls' School Novena, South · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Independent | Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 11 | Spectra Secondary School Woodlands, North · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Specialised independent | – | – Not rated | – | – |
| 12 | St. Joseph's Institution Novena, South · Mixed Levels | Independent | Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
12 independent schools in Singapore, listed alphabetically: 8 independent, 4 specialised independent. No academic ranking is published for Singapore.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Singapore?
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) in Queenstown, South ranks first among independent schools in Singapore with Features Gifted Education Programme, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published.
How are independent schools in Singapore ranked?
Independent and specialised independent schools. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official Singapore data (data.gov.sg – General information of schools (MOE); MOE SchoolFinder – PSLE score ranges (S1 posting)). No academic ranking is possible or offered for Singapore schools; lists are alphabetical or, for secondary schools, ordered by PSLE cut-off point, which measures entry competitiveness rather than teaching quality.