[Jurong West] Primary Schools

[BigDevil]

Optimus:

Yes, I have already checked out on this and doesn't the green section suggest that there will be a lot of people balloting for remaining seats?

No the green section shows the take up rate after phase 2C. So you see that after phase 2B (light blue), both schools are already 60+%, close to 70%, filled.

Optimus:

I know I don't stand a good chance for both school cos' they are all \"over-subscribe\". That's why I can only try on either WG or JW and need an alternative school. Do you have any suggestion? Pls help.

You should scroll further down that site to see the balloting history.
For WG and JW, they both show red under phase 2C. Meaning they both conducted balloting for those living within 1km. You, being in the 1 - 2km range, should not even try for them. You should just go for other schools which are not balloting under phase 2C.

Optimus:

BTW, for the balloting history, is there a site where I can see the actual no of vacancy rather than percentage?

This one here already gives you the actual number...you just need to know how to interpret. Take WG in 2009 for example. The TUR at the end of phase 2B is 69%. So you multiply that with the total number of places it has (300), and you will know that they had already accepted 207 students by the end of 2B. Meaning there were 93 places left for 2C. Then you see the APP for 2C is 272%. Multiplying that with the 93 number of places left, and you will know there were 253 applicants for the 93 places. Hope this explanation is clear.

[Optimus]

Oop! I think I know what you meant now....


Can you advise what other good ones among the remaining pri school in this area?

[BigDevil]

Sorry...I don't stay in the area, and I'm not familiar with the schools there.

Perhaps you can check out the http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=461 thread?

You can also go to the Parents Networking thread and check out what other parents have to say about the respective schools.

Good luck with your search!

[Optimus]

Thanks! Now I know how to read the table. Well, I suppose I should forgo JWS or WG since I don't stand any chance at all. So, my next choice will be Shuqun Pri. Do you know if it is good? And I also need an alternative choice, any suggestion? :idea:

[Champion]

Optimus:

Thanks! Now I know how to read the table. Well, I suppose I should forgo JWS or WG since I don't stand any chance at all. So, my next choice will be Shuqun Pri. Do you know if it is good? And I also need an alternative choice, any suggestion? :idea:

Hi, from the thread that I read - I believed your parents stay around JW Central 1 or Boon Lay area? Then maybe you can try to put Corporation Primary as your \"alternative\" or \"backup\" choice.

Just to share my experience - My gal is currently with Corporation Primary - P2 this year. I must say she is enjoying school and the teachers are all very committed towards the students. I am full-time working mum so have not much chance to go to the school for PV or the school activities but am very appreciated that I can communicate to the form teacher via e-mailing.

2 years ago, we were also among the lots that ballot for WG Primary. Needless to say the chance was 1 in 3 (355 fighting for only about 100 places; if I don't remember wrongly) . So if you are using your parents' address and thinking to enrol your child in WG or JWPS, then you have to be prepared for balloting

[BigDevil]

BigDevil:

Perhaps you can check out the http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=461 thread?

Oops...stupid me...we ARE in the Jurong West Primary Schools thread...

[Optimus]

Just to share my experience - My gal is currently with Corporation Primary - P2 this year. I must say she is enjoying school and the teachers are all very committed towards the students. I am full-time working mum so have not much chance to go to the school for PV or the school activities but am very appreciated that I can communicate to the form teacher via e-mailing.


2 years ago, we were also among the lots that ballot for WG Primary. Needless to say the chance was 1 in 3 (355 fighting for only about 100 places; if I don't remember wrongly) . So if you are using your parents' address and thinking to enrol your child in WG or JWPS, then you have to be prepared for balloting [/quote]

Yes, that is what I thought until some parents taught how to read the table. As I am using my parents address, thought GW is within 1 Km, I will be push to the next category and thus 1-2 Km and for GW, there is no chance at all.

Is Corporation Pri, the one next to the boys home? What do you think about Boon Lay garden pri? I saw a lot of remarks stating as a secondary choice but i think last yr there is a girl who top the PSLE. Not sure if there is a change in principal/teacher?

[Champion]

Is Corporation Pri, the one next to the boys home? What do you think about Boon Lay garden pri? I saw a lot of remarks stating as a secondary choice but i think last yr there is a girl who top the PSLE. Not sure if there is a change in principal/teacher?[/quote]


From the main road, you can see the Boys’ Home fencing and next to it is St Joseph’s Home and you have to make a left turn into Jurong West Street 23 then you be able to see Corporation Primary School. I have made the decision of Corporation Primary over Boon Lay Garden 2 years ago primarily for the reason it is a single session school - from 8.00am to 1.30pm Mon & Fri, Tues & Thurs till 3.00pm and Wed till 1.00pm. My child is the type that uses to wake up early so the school timing is good for her. I am not too sure about Boon Lay Garden; maybe other parents reading this thread can comment?

[Optimus]

[quote]Shuqun is good school but then last year there was ballating for it in phase 2c.. u can try for Lakeside primary in that side or else Xingnan or Juying.. not sure about the distance though :?[/quote]
I am just thinking if I can register for SQ and monitor the situation. If P2B already taken up all the seat, can I withdraw from this sch and quickly register for another one? By doing so, it will give me more chance in another school.

[BigDevil]

Optimus:

I am just thinking if I can register for SQ and monitor the situation. If P2B already taken up all the seat, can I withdraw from this sch and quickly register for another one? By doing so, it will give me more chance in another school.

Phase 2C registration lasts for 3 days. So yes, you can monitor the situation, and if you find that the odds are not in your favour, withdraw and register with another school on the last day.