Autonomous Schools in South (2026)
Government and government-aided schools with autonomous status. Ordered by the measure shown, with the Programme features for context; 6 schools shown.
- 1–Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolToa Payoh · Government SecondaryFeatures: Autonomous, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published
- 2–Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Toa Payoh · Government-aided SecondaryFeatures: Autonomous, PSLE cut-off published
- 3–Crescent Girls' SchoolBukit Merah · Government SecondaryFeatures: Autonomous, PSLE cut-off published
- 4–Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Queenstown · Government-aided SecondaryFeatures: Autonomous, PSLE cut-off published
- 5–St. Margaret's School (Secondary)Bukit Timah · Government-aided SecondaryFeatures: Autonomous, PSLE cut-off published
- 6–Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSerangoon · Government SecondaryFeatures: Autonomous, PSLE cut-off published
| # | School | Sector | Features | Programme features | none | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Girls' Secondary School Toa Payoh · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Government | Autonomous, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 2 | Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh) Toa Payoh · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Government-aided | Autonomous, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 3 | Crescent Girls' School Bukit Merah · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Government | Autonomous, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 4 | Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) Queenstown · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Government-aided | Autonomous, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 5 | St. Margaret's School (Secondary) Bukit Timah · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Government-aided | Autonomous, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
| 6 | Zhonghua Secondary School Serangoon · Secondary · Secondary 1–5 | Government | Autonomous, PSLE cut-off published | – Not rated | – | – |
6 autonomous schools in South, listed alphabetically: 3 government, 3 government-aided. No academic ranking is published for Singapore.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best autonomous school in South?
Cedar Girls' Secondary School in Toa Payoh ranks first among autonomous schools in South with Features Autonomous, Integrated Programme, PSLE cut-off published.
How are autonomous schools in South ranked?
Government and government-aided schools with autonomous status. 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.