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Official MOE dataBukit Merah · South zone

Gan Eng Seng 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Humanities (Ss, Literature In Tamil)
  • Japanese Language
  • Malay Language
  • Malay Language (Special Programme)
  • Malay Language (Special Programme) (Non-Examinable)
  • Malay Language Syllabus B
  • Punjabi Language
  • Tamil Language
  • Tamil Language Syllabus B
  • Thai Language
  • Urdu Language

Mother tongue offered: Chinese · Malay · Tamil

Other listed learning areas

26 subjects
  • Art
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Biology
  • Cce
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Applications
  • Computing
  • Design & Technology
  • Design And Technology
  • Design Studies
  • Elements Of Business Skills
  • Food & Consumer Education
  • Geography
  • Higher Art
  • Higher Music
  • History
  • Humanities (Geography)
  • Humanities (History)
  • Humanities (Ss, Geography)
  • Humanities (Ss, History)
  • Humanities (Ss, Humanities Exposure Modules)
  • Mobile Robotics
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • 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 - Sustainability

Gess Probes

Learning for Life Programme · Community Youth Leadership

Gess Life Programme

Co-curricular activities

Clubs, sports and groups currently listed for students.

Clubs And Societies2 activities
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Infocomm Technology (Media Production)
Others1 activity
  • Student Leadership (Council)
Physical Sports13 activities
  • Archery
  • Basketball
  • Canoeing
  • Cross Country
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Modular Cca (Sports)
  • Rockwall Climbing
  • Sp-Cca (Athletics)
  • Sp-Cca (Water Polo)
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwondo
Uniformed Groups6 activities
  • Boys' Brigade
  • Girls' Brigade
  • National Cadet Corps (Land)
  • National Police Cadet Corps
  • Scouts
  • St John Brigade
Visual And Performing Arts5 activities
  • Choir
  • English Drama
  • Marching Band
  • Modern Dance
  • Singapore National Youth Orchestra

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 Gan Eng Seng 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 / LRTTiong Bahru Mrt Station 475 m away ~6 min
  • Nearest bus stopGan Eng Seng Sec Sch 172 m away Buses 51, 122, 139, 186, 970~3 min
  • Nearest carparkHe22 144 m away ~2 min
  • Nearest mallTiong Bahru Plaza 493 m away ~7 min

6% estimated shelter along the sampled walk.

Useful stops nearby

Everyday essentials

Sorted by distance

Schools

  • Alexandra Primary School263 m ~4 min walk
  • Zhangde Primary School594 m ~8 min walk
  • Crescent Girls' School835 m ~11 min walk

Preschools

Clinics

  • Pj Clinic393 m ~5 min walk
  • Pulse Clinic Pte Ltd400 m ~5 min walk
  • Dr Gary's Family Clinic408 m ~6 min walk

Food

  • Beo Crescent Market403 m ~6 min walk
  • Bukit Merah View Blk 115 (Blk 115 Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre)450 m ~6 min walk
  • Redhill Lane Blk 79 (Redhill Market)614 m ~8 min walk

Library & shopping

  • Tiong Bahru Plaza493 m ~7 min walk
  • Valley Point Shopping Centre574 m ~8 min walk
  • ValueHub647 m ~9 min walk

Worth knowing

Explore nearby

8 places found
  • supermarketFairPrice347 m ~5 min walk
  • sportsDelta Sport Centre416 m ~6 min walk
  • supermarketFairPrice429 m ~6 min walk
  • pharmacyWatsons430 m ~6 min walk
  • pharmacyGuardian445 m ~6 min walk
  • playgroundTiong Bahru Court Playground491 m ~7 min walk
  • playgroundPlayground at 25 Jalan Membina644 m ~9 min walk
  • sportsActiveSG Gym@Enabling Village1139 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 19 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 06 Nov 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

OneMap checked 19 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 19 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

Ministry of Health checked 19 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

National Environment Agency checked 20 Oct 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

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