All About Primary Schools' Balloting History

[lee_yl]

Spiratio,


Yes, agree with phttph, great pity! Especially you have two sons.

I think it’s still worth trying for Cath High in 2B. If fail to ballot in, then go for St Gab in phase 2C. Chances of getting into St Gab very, very high for phase 2C (based on last year history). So don’t waste your 2B.

[grapevine]

Hi. Does anyone know when the rule for absolute priority for Singaporeans was implemented? And was the allocation of at least 40 places for phase 2B and 2C was implemented since 2014?

I’m planning to apply in phase 2C and I want to know if there the changes I’ve noticed in the balloting history data is due to the changes in the rules for primary school registration.
It’s difficult to tell if the changes will increase the chances of getting my kid the school that I have shortlisted.

[ChiefKiasu]

grapevine:

Hi. Does anyone know when the rule for absolute priority for Singaporeans was implemented? And was the allocation of at least 40 places for phase 2B and 2C was implemented since 2014?

I'm planning to apply in phase 2C and I want to know if there the changes I've noticed in the balloting history data is due to the changes in the rules for primary school registration.
It's difficult to tell if the changes will increase the chances of getting my kid the school that I have shortlisted.

The citizen rule was implemented in 2012. The 40 reserved places in 2014. If you are citizen and not an alumni, both rules will improve your chances of getting a place in any school.

[janet88]

phtthp:

Catholic High past trend

Phase 2B less than 1 km : SC ballot

if Spiratio change his IC address to mother in law address (less than 1 km), stay minimum 30 months period :
still need to ballot in P2B, but there is a fighting chance to get in CHS, affliated to Secondary for \"O\" level.
The house belong to mil, 30 months is up to end of Primary 2 (not a long period, not up to P6) : if can, go for it !

but if Spiratio does not change his IC address, but use his mother's address, it fall under (1 to 2 km) category : then zero chance to ballot in P2B, a great pity

:goodpost: :udawoman: phtthp

[Spiratio]

Yes phtthp and lee_yl… u know how i felt!!! Very wasted right… haha

i did thot of going to e extend to change my address back to mil. cos its really a waste… n i gt 2 sons… if e 1st get in 2nd son will be phase 1. Cos their gap only 4yrs nia…
Some of my bills are still mailed to mil so its quiye easy to change.
Lets say if i change my adress to mil but my husband still at current add. Would it be ok? Wld thwy ask like bw come e wife n son staying with mil and husband n daug at another add?
My mil blk is undergoing enbloc petition. If its successful and fall short of 30mths what will hapen?
st gab phase 2c is still quite safe to get in though…

[grapevine]

From what I know, the school will look at father’s ic address first and then mother’s but will require both addresses to match. Otherwise have to state why both addresses are different.

The new rule states that you have to hold your address for 30 moths from time of registration. Not sure what are the rules in case of enbloc.

[ChiefKiasu]

It’s not the change of address on your NRICs that is important. It is that your child and at least one of the parents are staying at your MIL’s house for at least 30 months. Please ensure that will be the case before everything else.

[yanqiu]

Hi,


I am making decision between these two schools in Phase 2B…

Aitong Phase 2B outside 2km

Nan Chiau Phase 2B within 1km…

I understand that nan chiau stands a better chance in getting in but do not know which is better…


thanks
Yan

[BigDevil]

Spiratio:

Lets say if i change my adress to mil but my husband still at current add. Would it be ok? Wld thwy ask like bw come e wife n son staying with mil and husband n daug at another add?

Read this: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 12#p736812

Do also note that it is a chargeable offense to declare an address which you don't actually live in as your residential address.

[hquek]

yanqiu:

Hi,


I am making decision between these two schools in Phase 2B...

Aitong Phase 2B outside 2km

Nan Chiau Phase 2B within 1km...

I understand that nan chiau stands a better chance in getting in but do not know which is better...


thanks
Yan

Besides the schools, I would also look at the distance factor - how hard/easy is it to get to/from school each day. Both schools are popular in their own rights though I get the idea that ATS is more popular. NC has affiliation to NC Sec school right? I don't think ATS has. So that may be another consideration.

Then again, for ATS outside of 2km, I am not sure whether you will have the chance to ballot in 2B.