Direct School Admissions for Sec 1 (2027)
St Patrick’s School’s Direct Admissions page outlines the Sec 1 (2027) DSA process, detailing eligibility, key timelines, and application requirements. It guides parents and students through selection criteria and programme offerings, reflecting the school’s commitment to transparency and providing clear support for prospective Patricians.
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA)
Sports and Games / Performing Arts/ Leadership & Uniformed Groups/ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
FOR ADMISSION TO SECONDARY ONE IN 2027
Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.
Students who are admitted through DSA, will be expected to remain and honour his commitment to the DSA School that he is posted to, for the duration of the programme that he has applied for and been admitted into for Sec 1 to Sec 4.
Male students from primary schools completing their PSLE examinations in academic year 2026, who meet the following criteria, are invited to apply for Direct School Admission to St. Patrick’s School:
CRITERIA
Direct School Admission minimum criteria by area of interest
Area of Interest | Minimum criteria |
Concert Band | A current member of the school band / guitar ensemble with some playing experience with relevant instrument/s. Attainment of an ABRSM grade (Theory and/or practical) or equivalent on a musical instrument. |
Guitar Ensemble | |
Modern Dance | Represented school or any external organisation in a dance event |
English Drama | Represented school or any external organisation in a Drama/Play/Musical event |
Football | Represented School/Club/Academy in any tournaments or any local / overseas competitions. |
Track & Field | Participated in National Inter School Championships or any local / overseas competitions, |
Badminton | Participated in National / Zonal Inter School Championships or any local / overseas competitions, |
Floorball | |
Basketball | |
Tennis | Participated in National Inter School Championships. |
Golf | Minimum USGA Handicap Index of not more than 24.0 (as of |
Cricket | Represented School / Club in SCA competitions or equivalent. |
Leadership & Uniformed Groups (NPCC, Scouts) | Hold key leadership positions in any school Leadership Boards (eg Head or Deputy Head Prefect, etc) or Uniformed Groups in their primary school |
Media/Journalism | Demonstrated exemplary character and leadership in their primary school |
Community Youth Leadership | Demonstrated exemplary character and held executive leadership appointment(s) in their primary school. |
Computational Thinking Skills | Possess basic programming knowledge on Micro:bit or LEGO® Mindstorm® |
Applicants who do not have prior experience may also apply. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the applicants.
Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.
The school's decision on the offer is final. We regret that no appeal will be entertained. The school reserves the right not to disclose the reason for non-selection of an applicant or to release the results of the trials.
Applicants not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools:
Applicants who are not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools should apply online for a Registration Number via the MOE DSA website. For more information, please refer to the MOE website: https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application.
All applicants should fulfil the age requirement for Secondary 1 admission in 2027
Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents must be born between 2 Jan 2010 and 1 Jan 2015
International Students (non-SC/PR) must be born between 2 Jan 2012 and 1 Jan 2015
International students must take part and fulfil the requirements of the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) before they can be considered for admission to secondary school via DSA-Sec. For further information, please refer to the AEIS website: https://www.moe.gov.sg/international-students/aeis
For any enquiries, please contact the following personnel:
1. Mr Seow Jian Ting, DSA Coordinator (seow_jian_ting@moe.edu.sg / 6344 0929)
2. Ms Dorothy Seng, HOD Aesthetics (seng_swee_cheng_dorothy@moe.edu.sg / 63440929)