All About Primary Schools' Balloting History

[Davischew]

Lucasmeganmummy\" post_id=\"1987404\" time=\"1595529005\" user_id=\"169483:

Anyone can share if Rulang would require ballot for 2B for SG citizens less than 1km?

Mostly probably yes, ballot <1km 2B. Day 1 applicants not overwhelming but hard to predict day 2. If you have no other options, can try if 1-2km but risky.

[KiasuAhTan]

Davischew\" post_id=\"1987305\" time=\"1595491476\" user_id=\"132882:

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Just called the school, the school does not want to reveal anything.

I also tried to call. They say they can’t see breakdown. Hmm..

I would imagine since balloting has been centralized the schools don't have to check for distance anymore by address. So maybe they are not given the breakdown from MOE (hope the distance checking is automated)

[zac's mum]

If I’m not wrong, phase 2B is not using the P1-IS system (the latter auto-fills based on your SingPass data).


2B is using a simple online form, which relies on user-inputted data. So technically the user can key in any random address. And no docs can be attached. So user can key in they are any church/clan member/GRL and the form will still be submitted.

I think there are school staff who are tasked to check the online applications that come in via this online form. Eg call the applicants to verify supporting docs like baptism certificates, etc etc.

So it is quite strange that the school staff cannot see or verify the distance.

[Davischew]

Let’s wait for more parents to call more schools to see which schools are friendly enough to reveal.

[Tipsy]

Hi

I am feeling anxious and worry . Can Anyone give advice the balloting history and chances of balloting for St Andrews Junior School Phase 2C (within 1 km)? SAJS is my 1st choice .

Within 1km : SAJS & Maris Stella High

Within 1-2km : St Gabriel’s

Which Sch should I go for ? Pls advice many Tks !

[Lexy]

Tipsy\" post_id=\"1987421\" time=\"1595551074\" user_id=\"66737:

Hi
I am feeling anxious and worry . Can Anyone give advice the balloting history and chances of balloting for St Andrews Junior School Phase 2C (within 1 km)? SAJS is my 1st choice .

Within 1km : SAJS & Maris Stella High

Within 1-2km : St Gabriel’s

Which Sch should I go for ? Pls advice many Tks !

Risk is lower for SAJS than MSHS in 2C. At the moment it looks safe for you for your distance for SAJS.
St Gabriel seems doable at 2Cs for your distance. (of course is a sure in for 2C).

Give a thinker when 2B ends so that its clearer and we can see with more clarity. You should relax.

[Tipsy]

Thanks Lexy! Thanks for your advice .

I am worry cos unable to predict as numbers update all only at the end of registration phase . I won’t know how many people are applying and at which distance under balloting .

[KiasuAhTan]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1987412\" time=\"1595548072\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1987412 time=1595548072 user_id=53606]
If I’m not wrong, phase 2B is not using the P1-IS system (the latter auto-fills based on your SingPass data).

2B is using a simple online form, which relies on user-inputted data. So technically the user can key in any random address. And no docs can be attached. So user can key in they are any church/clan member/GRL and the form will still be submitted.

I think there are school staff who are tasked to check the online applications that come in via this online form. Eg call the applicants to verify supporting docs like baptism certificates, etc etc.

So it is quite strange that the school staff cannot see or verify the distance.[/quote]

The form pre-fill your address from myinfo, but allows you to change it, no docs to be attached.

[Ordinary mummy]

Hello, I am new here. My daughter (SC) will be enrol to the primary this year. I know Mee Toh is very popular, but scare my Gal will b very stressful and cannot catch up. M I thinking too much?

Now I m very headache. Can I have the advice which school to choose under Phase 2C ?

Within 1km : Mee Toh, Horizon & Waterway

Thank you in advance. Please advise…Tks…Tks

[floppy]

Ordinary mummy\" post_id=\"1987622\" time=\"1595643163\" user_id=\"187219:[quote=\"Ordinary mummy\" post_id=1987622 time=1595643163 user_id=187219]
Hello, I am new here. My daughter (SC) will be enrol to the primary this year. I know Mee Toh is very popular, but scare my Gal will b very stressful and cannot catch up. M I thinking too much?
Now I m very headache. Can I have the advice which school to choose under Phase 2C ?

Within 1km : Mee Toh, Horizon & Waterway

Thank you in advance. Please advise...Tks..Tks[/quote]

The most important thing is which school you can realistically get in. No point discussing the merits of each school but can’t get in.

Mee Toh will ballot for SC < 1km, with odds close to or exceed 3 to 1. For Waterway, you should get in without needing to ballot < 1km. Horizon is a little unknown this year, probably safe for SC < 1km. Therefore, the real question the kind of stress level you can endure during balloting, and do you realistically have a backup for Phase 2Cs.