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Official MOE dataBukit Merah · South zone

Bukit Merah Secondary School

Practical school information for parents, compiled from current Ministry of Education records.

  • Distinctive Programme
Level
Secondary (S1-S5)
Type
Government School
Gender mix
Co-Ed School
Session
Single Session
Planning area
Bukit Merah
School zone
South

Subjects and languages

Learning areas listed in the official MOE records.

Core learning

11 subjects
  • Additional Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Humanities (Literature In English)
  • Humanities (Ss, Literature In English)
  • Mathematics
  • Nutrition And Food Science
  • Science
  • Science (Chem, Bio)
  • Science (Phy, Bio)
  • Science (Phy, Chem)
  • Social Studies

Languages

27 subjects
  • Arabic Language As 3Rd Lang
  • Arabic Language As Mtl-In-Lieu
  • Basic Chinese Language
  • Basic Malay Language
  • Basic Tamil Language
  • Bengali Language
  • Burmese Language
  • Chinese Language
  • Chinese Language (Special Programme)
  • Chinese Language Syllabus B
  • French Language
  • German Language
  • Gujarati Language
  • Higher Chinese Language
  • Higher Malay Language
  • Higher Tamil Language
  • Hindi Language
  • Japanese Language
  • Malay Language
  • Malay Language (Special Programme)
  • Malay Language Syllabus B
  • Punjabi Language
  • Spanish Language
  • Tamil Language
  • Tamil Language Syllabus B
  • Thai Language
  • Urdu Language

Mother tongue offered: Chinese · Malay · Tamil

Other listed learning areas

22 subjects
  • Art
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Applications
  • Computing
  • Design & Technology
  • Design And Technology
  • Elements Of Business Skills
  • Food & Consumer Education
  • Higher Art
  • Higher Music
  • History
  • Humanities (Geography)
  • Humanities (History)
  • Humanities (Ss, Geography)
  • Humanities (Ss, History)
  • Humanities (Ss, Humanities Exposure Modules)
  • Music
  • Physics
  • Principles Of Accounts

Official records can mix examinable subjects, enrichment modules and school-specific labels. Ask the school which options apply to your child's year and pathway.

Distinctive programmes

Formal programmes that shape the school's learning experience.

Applied Learning Programme · STEM - Emerging Technologies

Creative Robotics And Engineering

Learning for Life Programme · Sports & Outdoor Education

Character Development & Leadership Through Sports

Co-curricular activities

Clubs, sports and groups currently listed for students.

Clubs And Societies5 activities
  • Audio Visual Aid
  • Engineering And Innovation Club
  • Info. Media Club
  • Modular Cca (C&S)
  • Young Entrepreneur Club
Physical Sports5 activities
  • Artistic Gymnastics
  • Basketball
  • Floorball
  • Sp-Cca (Hockey)
  • Tchoukball
Uniformed Groups4 activities
  • National Cadet Corps (Land)
  • National Civil Defence Cadet Corps
  • Scouts
  • St John Brigade
Visual And Performing Arts3 activities
  • Concert Band
  • Drama Club
  • Modern Dance

What parents should confirm before shortlisting

Official records are a useful starting point. Confirm the details that affect your child directly.

  • Admissions: current eligibility, application dates and selection requirements.
  • Programmes: whether the option applies to your child's level and intake year.
  • Daily journey: actual travel time, school-bus arrangements and dismissal schedules.
  • Fit: school culture, student support and the environment your child learns best in.

Know the neighbourhood

Explore the Area

Plan the school run, find everyday essentials and get a feel for what is close to Bukit Merah Secondary School.

Nearby details remain available while the map loads.

Nearby data from the sources listed below. Distances are straight-line estimates; actual walking routes may differ.

Closest connections

Getting Here

  • Nearest MRT / LRTRedhill Mrt Station 572 m away ~8 min
  • Nearest bus stopBt Merah Sec Sch 48 m away Buses 14, 147, 196, 197, 855, 961, 961M~1 min
  • Nearest carparkBm13 193 m away ~3 min
  • Nearest mallDepot Heights Shopping Centre 609 m away ~8 min

100% estimated shelter along the sampled walk, including a bridge or underpass.

Useful stops nearby

Everyday essentials

Sorted by distance

Schools

  • Gan Eng Seng Primary School235 m ~3 min walk
  • Queenstown Secondary School871 m ~11 min walk
  • Crescent Girls' School963 m ~13 min walk

Preschools

Clinics

  • Mount Alvernia Outreach Medical Clinic220 m ~3 min walk
  • L & H Polyclinic And Surgery360 m ~5 min walk
  • Meden Clinic & Surgery360 m ~5 min walk

Food

  • Bukit Merah Central Blk 163 (Bukit Merah Central Food Centre)463 m ~6 min walk
  • Redhill Lane Blk 85 (Redhill Food Centre)571 m ~8 min walk
  • Redhill Lane Blk 79 (Redhill Market)596 m ~8 min walk

Library & shopping

  • Depot Heights Shopping Centre609 m ~8 min walk
  • Dawson Place824 m ~11 min walk
  • Alexandra Central918 m ~12 min walk

Worth knowing

Explore nearby

8 places found
  • supermarketFairPrice115 m ~2 min walk
  • playgroundKids Playground256 m ~4 min walk
  • playgroundKindergarden playground276 m ~4 min walk
  • supermarketFairPrice549 m ~7 min walk
  • pharmacyWatsons620 m ~8 min walk
  • pharmacyUnity823 m ~11 min walk
  • parkTelok Blangah Hill Park859 m ~11 min walk
  • parkTiong Bahru Pk1196 m ~15 min walk

Sources:OneMap and LTA DataMall, Ministry of Education, Early Childhood Development Agency, OneMap, OneMap, OpenStreetMap, National Library Board, Ministry of Health, National Environment Agency

Data freshness and methodology

Walking times and distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn directions.

OneMap and LTA DataMall checked 20 Sep 2026 Singapore Land Authority and Land Transport Authority

Ministry of Education checked 22 Oct 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

Early Childhood Development Agency checked 05 Nov 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

OneMap checked 20 Sep 2026 Singapore Land Authority

OneMap checked 01 Nov 2026 Singapore Land Authority

OpenStreetMap source updated 31 Oct 2026 © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

National Library Board checked 20 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

Ministry of Health checked 20 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

National Environment Agency checked 21 Oct 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

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