2018 P1 registration exercise for 2019 intake

[Stormzer]

Asking for those who also same as mine situation, i’m moving house in 2 years time and would it be better to stay put at current location and get the school and transfer when house come or to start school at new location without doing any transfer? what is the con and pro?

[Tomoko]

The interesting thing about Chongfu and Northland is that their catchment don't overlap... in fact, it's nearly a perfect cut between 1km / 1km with Yishun Central / Yishun Pond acting as the boundary.


Unfortunately for those aiming for Northland, most of Yishun's recent housing developments (BTO / EC / condos) are in / around Yishun Ave 1. Given that the majority of new residents are young families, expect to see a huge jump in applicants for this year as well as the Horse / Goat year. While traditionally the back-up options for applicants to Chongfu / Northland, I suspect Huamin and Northview are likely to be full by Phase 2C moving forward as they are the other beneficiaries of these new developments (<1km) and in cases where parents are concern about balloting.

Yishun and Ahmad Ibrahim will always suffer from an identity crisis. Not sure which of the bright scholar thought it would be a good idea to put two neighbourhood primary schools side-by-side as this would only result in a nearly perfect overlap of catchment for 1km and 1 to 2km. Plus, being in the shadow of Jiemin and Chongfu aren't going to help them a lot. In Phase 2C: those to the west of Yishun MRT will consider Jiemin as first choice (because they don't have many options) while those to the east of Yishun MRT will consider Chongfu as first choice. Seriously doubt both schools will be full by end of Phase 2C and should be a safe option for SC < 2km in Phase 2CS.[/quote]

:thankyou:
Thanks alot, Floopy.. another useful information for new mum like me.. thanks again..

[Keith_7272]

Lexy:

XiaoZhuZhuPaPa:

Hi, I am a grassroot leader applying to SCGS for my daughter under phase 2B and I am living within 1km of the school. Is there a chance that there will be balloting. I reaslized from your table that there is only 29 places up for grabs in phase 2B when I thought that it would around 38. Is there any other schools that we can apply in the Tanjong Pagar GRC that is affiliated to its secondary school as we do not have a back up plan if SCGS for phase 2B does not work out. Phase 2C seems to be very competitive. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you very much.

For Tanjong Pagar GRC, i think alexandra primary, zhangde, cantonment, queenstown are within the GRC (i used the hybrid mode of the https://www.onemap.sg/ with the GRC electoral so i couldnt be sure if i read the map correctly) I think its easier for check the GRC directly.

As to your question for the SCGS balloting in 2B. it could be rather close call.
This year TUR is 71%
https://s22.postimg.cc/s5t68yhpd/Novena2_A2.jpg\">

From the previous years stats: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/novena/
SCGS usually has a balloting if the TUR at the end of 2A is 71% or more.

However the past 3 years applicants for 2B is 16, 22, 28 (for 2017, 2016, 2015 respectively) since the implementation of the 30th month rule. There are other girls schools under 2C with affiliation (not in Tanjong Pagar GRC) that may be possible but we leave it till after the 2B (hopefully you already entered into SCGS by then). In summary, i think it could be close, and if there is a balloting needed, will you opt for it? or you go for the other ones within the GRC? If you have work so hard for this position, you may have to bite the bullet and go for it even if there is a need for balloting.

All the best.

Dear Madam,
I have managed to secure my girl in RMPS under phase 2A2. However, I would still prefer to put my girl in either SCGS or MGS in Bukit Timah as I live around the west coast area. I am living more than 2 km from SCGS. What is your feeling and chances of 2C ballotting for APP outside of 2KM this year for both SCGS and MGS?

Thanks! :?

[Keith_7272]

Lexy:

XiaoZhuZhuPaPa:

Hi, I am a grassroot leader applying to SCGS for my daughter under phase 2B and I am living within 1km of the school. Is there a chance that there will be balloting. I reaslized from your table that there is only 29 places up for grabs in phase 2B when I thought that it would around 38. Is there any other schools that we can apply in the Tanjong Pagar GRC that is affiliated to its secondary school as we do not have a back up plan if SCGS for phase 2B does not work out. Phase 2C seems to be very competitive. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you very much.

For Tanjong Pagar GRC, i think alexandra primary, zhangde, cantonment, queenstown are within the GRC (i used the hybrid mode of the https://www.onemap.sg/ with the GRC electoral so i couldnt be sure if i read the map correctly) I think its easier for check the GRC directly.

As to your question for the SCGS balloting in 2B. it could be rather close call.
This year TUR is 71%
https://s22.postimg.cc/s5t68yhpd/Novena2_A2.jpg\">

From the previous years stats: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/novena/
SCGS usually has a balloting if the TUR at the end of 2A is 71% or more.

However the past 3 years applicants for 2B is 16, 22, 28 (for 2017, 2016, 2015 respectively) since the implementation of the 30th month rule. There are other girls schools under 2C with affiliation (not in Tanjong Pagar GRC) that may be possible but we leave it till after the 2B (hopefully you already entered into SCGS by then). In summary, i think it could be close, and if there is a balloting needed, will you opt for it? or you go for the other ones within the GRC? If you have work so hard for this position, you may have to bite the bullet and go for it even if there is a need for balloting.

All the best.

Dear Madam,
I have managed to secure my girl in RMPS under phase 2A2. However, I would still prefer to put my girl in either SCGS or MGS in Bukit Timah as I live around the west coast area. I am living more than 2 km from SCGS. What is your feeling and chances of 2C ballotting for APP outside of 2KM this year for both SCGS and MGS?

Thanks! :?

[floppy]

Keith_7272:

Lexy:

[quote=\"XiaoZhuZhuPaPa\"]Hi, I am a grassroot leader applying to SCGS for my daughter under phase 2B and I am living within 1km of the school. Is there a chance that there will be balloting. I reaslized from your table that there is only 29 places up for grabs in phase 2B when I thought that it would around 38. Is there any other schools that we can apply in the Tanjong Pagar GRC that is affiliated to its secondary school as we do not have a back up plan if SCGS for phase 2B does not work out. Phase 2C seems to be very competitive. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you very much.

For Tanjong Pagar GRC, i think alexandra primary, zhangde, cantonment, queenstown are within the GRC (i used the hybrid mode of the https://www.onemap.sg/ with the GRC electoral so i couldnt be sure if i read the map correctly) I think its easier for check the GRC directly.

As to your question for the SCGS balloting in 2B. it could be rather close call.
This year TUR is 71%
https://s22.postimg.cc/s5t68yhpd/Novena2_A2.jpg\">

From the previous years stats: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/novena/
SCGS usually has a balloting if the TUR at the end of 2A is 71% or more.

However the past 3 years applicants for 2B is 16, 22, 28 (for 2017, 2016, 2015 respectively) since the implementation of the 30th month rule. There are other girls schools under 2C with affiliation (not in Tanjong Pagar GRC) that may be possible but we leave it till after the 2B (hopefully you already entered into SCGS by then). In summary, i think it could be close, and if there is a balloting needed, will you opt for it? or you go for the other ones within the GRC? If you have work so hard for this position, you may have to bite the bullet and go for it even if there is a need for balloting.

All the best.

Dear Madam,
I have managed to secure my girl in RMPS under phase 2A2. However, I would still prefer to put my girl in either SCGS or MGS in Bukit Timah as I live around the west coast area. I am living more than 2 km from SCGS. What is your feeling and chances of 2C ballotting for APP outside of 2KM this year for both SCGS and MGS?

Thanks! :?[/quote]You stay around West Coast area... and SCGS / MGS aren't any better in terms of accessibility compared to RMPS.

In any case, both schools will either ballot <1km (most likely scenario) or ballot 1-2km. Therefore, if you live >2km, there is no chance at all.

[Keith_7272]

Dear floppy,


Thanks for your quick reply. Alternatively, I am considering CHIJ Kellock as its nearer to RMPS, so no differences in terms of traveling. What is your feeling of 2C balloting for SCs? This school is rather low profile…other than St. Theresa Convent, is this school affiliating to others convent?

Thanks!

[ynzhuo]

Keith_7272:

Lexy:

[quote=\"XiaoZhuZhuPaPa\"]Hi, I am a grassroot leader applying to SCGS for my daughter under phase 2B and I am living within 1km of the school. Is there a chance that there will be balloting. I reaslized from your table that there is only 29 places up for grabs in phase 2B when I thought that it would around 38. Is there any other schools that we can apply in the Tanjong Pagar GRC that is affiliated to its secondary school as we do not have a back up plan if SCGS for phase 2B does not work out. Phase 2C seems to be very competitive. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you very much.

For Tanjong Pagar GRC, i think alexandra primary, zhangde, cantonment, queenstown are within the GRC (i used the hybrid mode of the https://www.onemap.sg/ with the GRC electoral so i couldnt be sure if i read the map correctly) I think its easier for check the GRC directly.

As to your question for the SCGS balloting in 2B. it could be rather close call.
This year TUR is 71%
https://s22.postimg.cc/s5t68yhpd/Novena2_A2.jpg\">

From the previous years stats: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/novena/
SCGS usually has a balloting if the TUR at the end of 2A is 71% or more.

However the past 3 years applicants for 2B is 16, 22, 28 (for 2017, 2016, 2015 respectively) since the implementation of the 30th month rule. There are other girls schools under 2C with affiliation (not in Tanjong Pagar GRC) that may be possible but we leave it till after the 2B (hopefully you already entered into SCGS by then). In summary, i think it could be close, and if there is a balloting needed, will you opt for it? or you go for the other ones within the GRC? If you have work so hard for this position, you may have to bite the bullet and go for it even if there is a need for balloting.

All the best.

Dear Madam,
I have managed to secure my girl in RMPS under phase 2A2. However, I would still prefer to put my girl in either SCGS or MGS in Bukit Timah as I live around the west coast area. I am living more than 2 km from SCGS. What is your feeling and chances of 2C ballotting for APP outside of 2KM this year for both SCGS and MGS?

Thanks! :?[/quote]Also note that you have to withdraw your girl from RMPS in order to apply any other schools in Phase 2C. Have to consider whether it is worth the risk.

[kristy13]

Stormzer:

Asking for those who also same as mine situation, i'm moving house in 2 years time and would it be better to stay put at current location and get the school and transfer when house come or to start school at new location without doing any transfer? what is the con and pro?

I'm actually rushing for the resale completion of my hdb now due to this same consideration.
After much thought, I decided to start school at new location because depending on the area, school transfer is not a guarantee. What happens if the school you want to transfer to is full? Plus I'll hate to separate my child from his friends and make him start anew in an unfamiliar environment.

[tinywings]

Keith_7272:

Dear floppy,


Thanks for your quick reply. Alternatively, I am considering CHIJ Kellock as its nearer to RMPS, so no differences in terms of traveling. What is your feeling of 2C balloting for SCs? This school is rather low profile...other than St. Theresa Convent, is this school affiliating to others convent?

Thanks!

RMPS is the most highly sought after sch in that area with best results. And most of the new BTO residents at Ridgeview and Parcview, are aiming RMPS. U have been confirmed a place at 2A2 and many people are envy of u. What is the reason of u intending to withdraw? If u like a sch nearer to West coast near your place u can consider Qifa Pri which is at West coast.

[floppy]

Keith_7272:

Dear floppy,


Thanks for your quick reply. Alternatively, I am considering CHIJ Kellock as its nearer to RMPS, so no differences in terms of traveling. What is your feeling of 2C balloting for SCs? This school is rather low profile...other than St. Theresa Convent, is this school affiliating to others convent?

Thanks!

CHIJ Kellock is safe for SC regardless of distance. CHIJ St Theresa's Convent is the only school it is affiliated to (and also affiliated to CJC if you choose the CHIJ STC route in future).

That said, if it's the same distance as RMPS, there isn't any real benefits from changing schools, apart from affiliation and being a girls' school. Given that the current COP for CHIJ STC is 234 (non-affiliated) and 200 (affiliated), I doubt there is much 'benefit' once the PSLE AL banding kicks in.