Here are five of the top-secondary/high-school level institutions in Singapore (with strong academic reputation) that many parents and students aim for. If by “NEETS” you meant something else, let me know and I can adjust accordingly.
1. Raffles Institution (RI)
- RI is Singapore’s oldest school, founded in 1823.
- It offers an Integrated Programme (IP) allowing students to skip O-Levels and go straight to A-Levels.
- According to rankings, it’s often #1 or near the top for cut-off/selection competitiveness.
- Good choice if you’re looking for a very strong academic track and big peer group.
2. Hwa Chong Institution (HCI)
- HCI is a co-educational, autonomous school offering the IP, and has a strong bilingual/tradition in Chinese language as part of the Special Assistance Plan (SAP)
- Good for students who want a bilingual environment (English + Chinese) with strong academics.
3. Nanyang Girls’ High School (NYGH)
s with a strong academic and bilingual component, this is often a top pick.
4. Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary) (RGS)
- An independent girls’ secondary school, founded in 1879.
- In the recent rankings it appears #1 among IP schools for cut-off/competitiveness.
- Excellent choice if the student is a girl aiming for a very elite academic programme.
5. Anglo‑Chinese School (Independent) (ACS (I))
d a 6-year IP track, giving a more international flavour.
- Ranked among the top IP/Independent schools in Singapore. Good if you’re looking for strong academics with an international dimension.
⚠️ Some important considerations
- Admission to these schools is extremely competitive. The cut-off PSLE / AL (Achievement Level) scores are very lowfor these schools.
- Most of these schools follow the Singapore Education system (Integrated Programme, O-Levels / A-Levels) — if you’re an international student you’ll want to check eligibility, fees, and whether you meet language/stream requirements.
- “Top school” doesn’t guarantee the best fit for every student.
- If by “NEETS” you meant something specific (for example Indian students’ seat allocation for NEET/medical entrance) or meant “NEETs” as in “not in education, employment or training” (which is a different term), please clarify so I can adjust accordingly.
If you like, I can provide a more extensive list of the top 10-15 secondary schools in Singapore (with programme types, , cut-off trends, and streaming eligibility) so you have more options. Would that be helpful?