[Tampines] Primary Schools

[Carolyn_s_mum]

Hi -


I am very keen on St Hilda’s for my daugther. Having seen some of the Pri 1 topics, I realized that it is one of the most popular schools in the East. I live in Pasir Ris and plan to volunteer (that’s it if I am accepted!!) and would be grateful for comments / tips from parents who have kids there and / or have had experience with the school.

Further, recommendations on other good schools around Pasir Ris would be very helpful too.

Thanks!

Cheers!

[ChiefKiasu]

St. Hilda's is right up there with the best, along with the likes of RGS and Tao Nan. It's going to be tough trying to get a place in there.


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/school/pasir-ris-primary-school and http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/school/white-sands-primary-school are pretty decent schools by their own right. You should consider them if they are very near to you.

If you are nearer to Bedok, there's http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/school/red-swastika-school which has had solid performance in the past few years in PSLE.

[Carolyn_s_mum]

Thanks, Chief for the information.

[KKKS]

Where would you send your kid if you stay just across the road to Changkat Primary at Simei or choose Pei Chun which is 12 km away, uder 2A1 this coming July?

[jedamum]

KKKS:

Where would you send your kid if you stay just across the road to Changkat Primary at Simei or choose Pei Chun which is 12 km away, uder 2A1 this coming July?

if i have no intention to move to live near Pei Chun, i will choose Changkat. JMHO.

[KKKS]

Does any parents have kids in Changkat Primary? Any comments on this school?

[May]

Hi parents


The time is getting nearer for us to decide on choice of a school for our children. I am intending to try Phase 2C for St Hilda’s. Within 1km. Anyone knows what are the balloting chances like? Couldn’t find more information from the website. Called up the school and they mention that the chances are about 1 in 2. Anyone knows what are the absolute numbers like?

Also, we are within 1km of Chongzheng primary school as well. Heard that it is quite a good school in Tampines. Anyone has more information on the school and what are the balloting chances like. School didn’t share much information when contacted and couldn’t find more information from the website either.

[jedamum]

Chongzheng - Phase 2C - 110 vacancy, 126 registered


St Hilda - Phase 2C - 74 vacancy, 162 registered

[May]

Thanks for the information. That is very helpful. Which means my chances of getting my son into St Hilda's is about less than 50% and Chongzheng 90% :lol: . Anyone has more information about Chongzheng primary school?


How has their past years performance been like? Couldn't find much info. from their website. Anyone has information about the school, do comment. tks.

[jedamum]

that’s why st hilda’s staff told you that you have 1 in 2 chance of getting in…ie 50%. Chongzheng is one of the popular ones in Tampines…the same goes with Gongshan. If you are within 1 km, although need balloting, its worth a try as the chances are higher than st hilda. but if you are a risk taker, you may want to consider st hilda, as after all, it is a much more sought after school than chongzheng.