All About Primary Schools' Balloting History

[Jojoilo]

Hi,

Can I ask if we can put waitlist on the schools we are balloted out in 2c and 2cs. Assuming both also unsuccessful. How does the school determine who are the priority since many will put on waitlist too. Thanks

[zac's mum]

Jojoilo\" post_id=\"2033051\" time=\"1628090244\" user_id=\"186748:

Hi,
Can I ask if we can put waitlist on the schools we are balloted out in 2c and 2cs. Assuming both also unsuccessful. How does the school determine who are the priority since many will put on waitlist too. Thanks

Yes, u can waitlist at as many schools as you want, there’s no limit.

Each school has its own way of determining priority on the waitlist, neither are they obliged to disclose how they select. Welcome to the big black hole after registration.

[phtthp]

Jojoilo\" post_id=\"2033051\" time=\"1628090244\" user_id=\"186748:

Hi,
Can I ask if we can put waitlist on the schools we are balloted out in 2c and 2cs. Assuming both also unsuccessful. How does the school determine who are the priority since many will put on waitlist too. Thanks

Once the entire P1 Registration exercise is officially over, completed, finished,

it is up to the individual sole discretion / authority of the Principal(s) of primary schools, how she (he) intend to manage their Wait-list, names submitted by K2 kindergarteners balloted out of Phases (2A1, 2A2, 2B, 2C, 2C Supp)

Principal(s) are Not obliged to disclose to public who to give the vacancy to, should there be any withdrawal by any pupil, from within their school. So the answer is, you won't be able to know. As far as the P1 Registration is concerned, it is officially over, closed !


You can however submit Wait-list forms to as many schools as you like. There is no limit to the number of Wait-list forms submitted.

One thing to take note is, schools only action upon Wait-list, provided vacancies arise.
If the school continue to remain in \"full-house\" status, meaning no vacancy at all, then nothing will be done to your Wait-list form submitted, even if the Wait-list forms collated, are piled up mountain high up the stack, on the table inside the Admin General office !

[Jojoilo]

Thanks for the reply. I guess we just have to pray hard🙏🙏

[staregal]

Stevenage\" post_id=\"2032255\" time=\"1627638211\" user_id=\"89746:

cutefarts\" post_id=\"2032240\" time=\"1627629819\" user_id=\"180503:

[quote=qms post_id=2032233 time=1627625311 user_id=5718]

How can 24 SCs go in when there are only 20 vacancies?

If there are only 24 SCs < 1 km, only these 24 will go through balloting.

Pity that we are not given the breakdown in SC < 1km, SC 1km to 2km, SC > 2km for us to understand the likelihood of our kid can enter a primary school.

Or is there any source we can try to find the breakdown?

[b]Only the school[/B] will be able to tell you that information if they are willing to share.[/quote]Just give the school(s) you are looking at a call lor. No harm and nothing to lose. From my past experiences, I find that generally schools are nice and will give you the answers like how many applications within 1km etc.
For very popular schools, typically the ballot will be for SC < 1km, so distance and whether SC or not is inconsequential la.

[bindi123]

Hi, I am within 1km with ACS(P) and 1-2km of ACS(J) and SJIJ. My intention is to apply for Phase 2B with ACS(P) and either of the 1-2km schools for Phase 2C. Between ACS(J) and SJIJ, which has a higher chance to get in for 1-2km Phase 2c? No point trying 2C for ACS(P) again isn’t it? Please share your thoughts. Thanks!

[Touch_me_not]

Certainly hope you'll get in at Phase 2B, then nothing to worry at 2C. But in the event, Phase 2B wasn't successful, I won't go for ACSJ as there is usually no chance to ballot for 1-2 km applicants.


At 1-2 km, the chance at SJIJ is better although in recent years, it is also getting to be v popular where SC within 1km applicants had to ballot last year. This year, heard that there would be balloting for 1-2 km applicants, but for v small number of spaces. I don't see why you should give up ACSP at Phase 2C since it's within 1km to your place, at least there is opportunity for you to ballot. Nearer to your registration time, you can join individual school group chats. The parents there take turn to call schools and report number of applicants by distance on group chats. You can use those info to make a much better decision on whether to place your bet on ACSP or SJIJ.

bindi123\" post_id=\"2033437\" time=\"1628259962\" user_id=\"123933:

Hi, I am within 1km with ACS(P) and 1-2km of ACS(J) and SJIJ. My intention is to apply for Phase 2B with ACS(P) and either of the 1-2km schools for Phase 2C. Between ACS(J) and SJIJ, which has a higher chance to get in for 1-2km Phase 2c? No point trying 2C for ACS(P) again isn't it? Please share your thoughts. Thanks!

[bindi123]

How can I find out the balloting history for <1km for Phase 2B ACS(P)? I only recall everyone gotta ballot even for <1km ...


Following this year's ACS(P) for Phase 2c <1km, the ratio is almost 1:2, a 50-50 chance. So stressful. If my boy doesn't get in, then he would be randomly posted to a school nearby isn't it?

How do we find out about these school group chats? Are they listed somewhere on this site?

Touch_me_not\" post_id=\"2033443\" time=\"1628262479\" user_id=\"187786:

Certainly hope you'll get in at Phase 2B, then nothing to worry at 2C. But in the event, Phase 2B wasn't successful, I won't go for ACSJ as there is usually no chance to ballot for 1-2 km applicants.

At 1-2 km, the chance at SJIJ is better although in recent years, it is also getting to be v popular where SC within 1km applicants had to ballot last year. This year, heard that there would be balloting for 1-2 km applicants, but for v small number of spaces. I don't see why you should give up ACSP at Phase 2C since it's within 1km to your place, at least there is opportunity for you to ballot. Nearer to your registration time, you can join individual school group chats. The parents there take turn to call schools and report number of applicants by distance on group chats. You can use those info to make a much better decision on whether to place your bet on ACSP or SJIJ.

bindi123\" post_id=\"2033437\" time=\"1628259962\" user_id=\"123933:

Hi, I am within 1km with ACS(P) and 1-2km of ACS(J) and SJIJ. My intention is to apply for Phase 2B with ACS(P) and either of the 1-2km schools for Phase 2C. Between ACS(J) and SJIJ, which has a higher chance to get in for 1-2km Phase 2c? No point trying 2C for ACS(P) again isn't it? Please share your thoughts. Thanks!

[floppy]

bindi123\" post_id=\"2033447\" time=\"1628268906\" user_id=\"123933:

How can I find out the balloting history for <1km for Phase 2B ACS(P)? I only recall everyone gotta ballot even for <1km ...

Following this year's ACS(P) for Phase 2c <1km, the ratio is almost 1:2, a 50-50 chance. So stressful. If my boy doesn't get in, then he would be randomly posted to a school nearby isn't it?

How do we find out about these school group chats? Are they listed somewhere on this site?

I will suggest that you start with MOE website and https://www.moe.gov.sg/primary/p1-registration/registration-phases-key-dates.

Based on the info that you have provided, the approach that would maximise your chances would be:
Phase 2B - ACSP
Phase 2C - ACSP
Phase 2CS - Farrer Park Primary School (or another school with vacancies of your choosing)

[joybleu]

need help:

My daughter has gotten a place in Marymount convent in Phase 2C
However, I am considering withdrawing her from Marymount convent and applying for OLGC at Phase 2CS. They have 11 vacancies left. How likely will we get in without balloting?

Some background: We are within 1KM for OLGC and out of 2KM for Marymount. I had wanted to apply for OLGC in phase 2C but missed the registration deadline.