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Official MOE dataHougang · North zone

Hougang 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
Hougang
School zone
North

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)
  • Literature In English
  • Mathematics
  • Nutrition And Food Science
  • Science
  • Science (Chem, Bio)
  • Science (Phy, Chem)
  • Social Studies

Languages

22 subjects
  • Arabic Language As 3Rd Lang
  • Basic Chinese Language
  • Basic Malay Language
  • Basic Tamil Language
  • Bengali Language
  • Chinese Language
  • Chinese Language (Special Programme)
  • Chinese Language Syllabus B
  • French Language
  • Gujarati Language
  • Higher Chinese Language
  • Higher Malay Language
  • Higher Tamil Language
  • Hindi Language
  • Humanities (Ss, Literature In Malay)
  • Japanese Language
  • Malay Language
  • Malay Language Syllabus B
  • Punjabi Language
  • Tamil Language
  • Tamil Language Syllabus B
  • Urdu Language

Mother tongue offered: Chinese · Malay · Tamil

Other listed learning areas

20 subjects
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Cce
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Applications
  • Computing
  • Design & Technology
  • Design And Technology
  • Elements Of Business Skills
  • Food & Consumer Education
  • History
  • Humanities (Geography)
  • Humanities (History)
  • Humanities (Ss, Geography)
  • Humanities (Ss, History)
  • Humanities (Ss, Humanities Exposure Modules)
  • 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 · Languages

Promoting Communication Skills Using Authentic Learning As A Platform

Learning for Life Programme · Community Youth Leadership

Values In Action, A Hougean Way Of Life

Co-curricular activities

Clubs, sports and groups currently listed for students.

Clubs And Societies2 activities
  • English Language, Drama, Debating And Speech (Eldds)
  • Media Resource Club
Physical Sports6 activities
  • Basketball
  • Floorball
  • Football
  • Judo
  • Netball
  • Wushu
Uniformed Groups6 activities
  • Boys' Brigade
  • Girl Guides
  • Girls' Brigade
  • National Cadet Corps (Land)
  • National Police Cadet Corps
  • Red Cross Youth
Visual And Performing Arts5 activities
  • Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble
  • Choir
  • Guzheng Ensemble
  • Modern Dance
  • Symphonic Band

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 Hougang 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 / LRTHougang Mrt Station 1318 m away ~17 min
  • Nearest bus stopHougang Sec Sch 60 m away Buses 660, 680, 660M~1 min
  • Nearest carparkHg78 125 m away ~2 min
  • Nearest mallHougang 1 398 m away ~5 min

71% estimated shelter along the sampled walk.

Useful stops nearby

Everyday essentials

Sorted by distance

Schools

  • Hougang Primary School195 m ~3 min walk
  • Yio Chu Kang Primary School347 m ~5 min walk
  • Xinmin Secondary School567 m ~8 min walk

Preschools

Clinics

  • Hougang Family Medicine Clinic260 m ~4 min walk
  • Panhealth Family Clinic (Hougang)280 m ~4 min walk
  • Family Care Medical Centre Pte Ltd360 m ~5 min walk

Food

  • Ci Yuan Hawker Centre260 m ~4 min walk
  • Buangkok Hawker Centre1279 m ~16 min walk
  • Fernvale Hawker Centre & Market1682 m ~22 min walk

Library & shopping

  • Hougang 1398 m ~5 min walk
  • Hougang Green Shopping Mall620 m ~8 min walk
  • Buangkok Square Mall751 m ~10 min walk

Worth knowing

Explore nearby

8 places found
  • community centerCi Yuan CC279 m ~4 min walk
  • playgroundShip Playground328 m ~5 min walk
  • playgroundChildren's Playground395 m ~5 min walk
  • supermarketFairPrice404 m ~6 min walk
  • pharmacyUnity419 m ~6 min walk
  • supermarketFairPrice495 m ~7 min walk
  • pharmacyWatsons614 m ~8 min walk
  • community centerHwi Yoh CC1061 m ~14 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 05 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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