[Marine Parade] Primary Schools

[anychan2002]

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Hi,

My boy is @ N2 and we are not locals here. I'm just completely green about the Primary 1 system here and which schools are good around the East coast side. Can someone be nice to give me some advices on good schools? I know there's one around this region and the name is Tanjong Katong Primary School. Is this one good?

Appreciate your precious advice.

[ChiefKiasu]

anychan2002:

Hi,


My boy is @ N2 and we are not locals here. I'm just completely green about the Primary 1 system here and which schools are good around the East coast side. Can someone be nice to give me some advices on good schools? I know there's one around this region and the name is Tanjong Katong Primary School. Is this one good?

Appreciate your precious advice.

Hi andychan2002, the most popular school in the Marine Parade area, by far, is Tao Nan, which is arguably amongst the top 5 academic schools in Singapore. If you are closer to the north and within range, you may consider Kong Kwa and Maha Bodhi. Tanjong Katong is also a good school.

You may want to check out the http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/marine-parade to get other parents' opinions on schools in Marine Parade.

[Lucky]

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hi all

Was reading the kiasu forum for months and then finally decided to become member today.

Need your opinion : I am SHHK member and would like to try for Tao Nan in Phase 2B for my eldest daughter who will register this year.

Supposedly , I did not get into phase 2B, should I confirm Ngee Ann if there is a vacancy in Phase 2C or try Tao Nan again in Phase 2C (subject to balloting). :? We stay within 1km of Tao Nan and between 1-2 km of Ngee Ann.

Thanks !

[KSP]

Based on last 2 year, 2B within 1km all got into Tao Nan.

[Lucky]

however, due to the change in pri system to go single session, they may cut down intake as well as alot of new developments in the east area, just worried that may not get in.


Even Huay Kuan said that it’s getting tougher and tougher by the year.

[KSP]

Just hope you can get a place in 2B.


Or else this will be a tough decision if you go into 2C because when it comes to balloting, it’s either you get it or you don’t. If you have to go into 2C Sup, then there will be no chance to get into a popular school and that could be a big blow for pareants who take primary school education seriously.

[Luanee]

Lucky, if you are registering this year (2009) then I think should still be ok as the single session thing hasn’t implement yet. Anyway phase 2B plus within 1km is the best you can get, so dont worry so much. And if you really don’t get in, then I think you can try again under 2C since you stay within 1km. And if still really cannot get in, you can appeal to the principal.


I had a friend with similar case in Aitong (2B and 2C within 1km also cannot get in). She got in after appealing.

[Lucky]

i believed appeal cases will be entertained if demand exceeds supply by a little. If too many, don think they will entertain.


Anyway, hear too many unsuccessful stories from Huay Kuan already. Just keep my fingers crossed lor.

[pebbles]

Hi! Need some advice on tao nan and ngee ann. If I cannot get a place at tao nan in phase 2C, will I still be able to secure a place @ ngee ann in phase 2C supp? I am within 2km for both schools.

[ChiefKiasu]

pebbles:

Hi! Need some advice on tao nan and ngee ann. If I cannot get a place at tao nan in phase 2C, will I still be able to secure a place @ ngee ann in phase 2C supp? I am within 2km for both schools.

That's very hard to say at this point. You will only know by Phase 2B what your real chances are. Ngee Ann has been hot and cold over the last 3 years if you look at the balloting history.