Here are the 5 best independent secondary schools in Singapore for 2026, ranked by 2025 Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) cut-off points for the Integrated Programme (IP) and Posting Group 3 (PG3) streams.
Independent secondary schools in Singapore are autonomous institutions that offer enhanced academic programmes and greater curricular flexibility for high-achieving students.
A lower PSLE cut-off point, in terms of Achievement Level (AL), suggests higher academic selectivity.
Top 5 Independent Secondary Schools in Singapore
Hwa Chong Institution (Secondary)
PSLE Cut-Off Point (IP): 6 + Merit in Higher Mother Tongue Language
Nanyang Girls’ High School
PSLE Cut-Off Point (IP): 6 + Merit in Higher Mother Tongue Language
PSLE Cut-Off Point (IP) for Affiliated Primary School Students: 8 + Merit in Higher Mother Tongue Language
Raffles Girls’ School
PSLE Cut-Off Point (IP): 6
Raffles Institution (Secondary)
PSLE Cut-Off Point (IP): 6
Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
PSLE Cut-Off Point (IP): 6
PSLE Cut-Off Point (PG3): 8
PSLE Cut-Off Point (PG3) for Affiliated Primary School Students: 17
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Secondary)
PSLE Cut-Off Point (IP): 7
PSLE Cut-Off Point (PG3): 8
PSLE Cut-Off Point (PG3) for Affiliated Primary School Students: 13
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References
“SchoolFinder.” Ministry of Education (MOE). Accessed Jan 11, 2026. https://www.moe.gov.sg/schoolfinder.