Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools
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Hi, I’m a SG citizen and living within 1-2km from Fairfield. Do you think it’s worth applying under phase 2C?
Background: My husband is an alumni of Maris Stella and we will be applying under phase 2A to secure a slot first. But due to the location (we are living at Queenstown), we prefer somewhere nearer hence considering Fairfield. But given the popularity of Fairfield, it is a very big risk for us to give up our slot in Maris Stella (under phase 2A) to apply under phase 2C.
Any thoughts? Thank you! -
No, far too risky.
Stick to Maris Stella ( Phase 2A ).
At end of P1 or P2, seek transfer into Fairfield.
Maris is a SAP school, easier to transfer from SAP to non-SAP (Fairfield). But the other way round, not so easy.
There is school bus service provided by Maris. Check if Secondary and primary school section school bus service provider in Maris is the same, or different.
https://marisstellahigh.moe.edu.sg/useful-links-and-info/primary/for-students/school-bus-services -
Junesloh\" post_id=\"2066813\" time=\"1652026974\" user_id=\"178004:
According to the past balloting history, fairfield has a probability of balloting at <1km at phrase 2C. So chances are Low..
Hi, I'm a SG citizen and living within 1-2km from Fairfield. Do you think it's worth applying under phase 2C?
Background: My husband is an alumni of Maris Stella and we will be applying under phase 2A to secure a slot first. But due to the location (we are living at Queenstown), we prefer somewhere nearer hence considering Fairfield. But given the popularity of Fairfield, it is a very big risk for us to give up our slot in Maris Stella (under phase 2A) to apply under phase 2C.
Any thoughts? Thank you!
Might be better to stick to alma mata Maris Stella, or try Queenstown primary, if distance is a concern. -
Junesloh\" post_id=\"2066813\" time=\"1652026974\" user_id=\"178004:
Do you have any Phase 2CS schools in mind?
Hi, I'm a SG citizen and living within 1-2km from Fairfield. Do you think it's worth applying under phase 2C?
Background: My husband is an alumni of Maris Stella and we will be applying under phase 2A to secure a slot first. But due to the location (we are living at Queenstown), we prefer somewhere nearer hence considering Fairfield. But given the popularity of Fairfield, it is a very big risk for us to give up our slot in Maris Stella (under phase 2A) to apply under phase 2C.
Any thoughts? Thank you!
Because there’s where you will end up if you choose to apply FMPS in Phase 2C as FMPS will 100% ballot for SC < 1km in Phase 2C. My suggestion would be to consider other schools in Queenstown that’s closer to you (and there isn’t any reason to apply to Maris if you have no intention to keep that place). -
1. Increase in reserved places for Phase 2C
40 places will be reserved in Phase 2C in each primary school, up from 20 places today. Phase 2B will continue to have 20 reserved places. This means a total of 60 reserved places will be set aside in all schools at the start of the P1 Registration Exercise.
In addition to these reserved places, one-third of any remaining vacancies at the end of Phase 2A will be allocated to Phase 2B, and two-thirds to Phase 2C.
Source: https://www.moe.gov.sg/primary/p1-registration/changes-to-p1-registration -
floppy\" post_id=\"2066824\" time=\"1652051666\" user_id=\"97579:
2022: 40 places will be reserved in phrase 2C in each primary school for the year 2022. After the increase of the phrase 2C places to 40, maybe it wouldn’t be 100% ballot for SC < 1km in Phase 2C. Oh well, let’s see how it goes this year.
Do you have any Phase 2CS schools in mind?
Because there’s where you will end up if you choose to apply FMPS in Phase 2C as FMPS will 100% ballot for SC < 1km in Phase 2C. My suggestion would be to consider other schools in Queenstown that’s closer to you (and there isn’t any reason to apply to Maris if you have no intention to keep that place). -
Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2066828\" time=\"1652052470\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2066828 time=1652052470 user_id=58173]
As most people that failed at Phase 2A/2B will try again in Phase 2C, maybe there is still balloting for SC < 1km in Phase 2C.
2022: 40 places will be reserved in phrase 2C in each primary school for the year 2022. After the increase of the phrase 2C places to 40, maybe it wouldn’t be 100% ballot for SC < 1km in Phase 2C. Oh well, let’s see how it goes this year.[/quote] -
Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2066828\" time=\"1652052470\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2066828 time=1652052470 user_id=58173]
In 2016, there were 40 applicants in Phase 2C for FMPS.
2022: 40 places will be reserved in phrase 2C in each primary school for the year 2022. After the increase of the phrase 2C places to 40, maybe it wouldn’t be 100% ballot for SC < 1km in Phase 2C. Oh well, let’s see how it goes this year.[/quote]
In 2019, 41.
Those were the lowest number in terms of applicants for FMPS in Phase 2C in the last 10+ odd years. That’s from a period where SC < 1km know they have only a slim chance but still, die-die wanna ballot.
Thus, even in the “best” of times, 40 places isn’t enough to guarantee a reasonable chance for SC 1-2km. IMHO the new policy wouldn’t have any significant impact for SC > 1km for FMPS. -
floppy\" post_id=\"2066835\" time=\"1652054126\" user_id=\"97579:
It could be possible that a few places be left for 1-2km. I wouldn’t say it’s 100% no chance with the new 40 reserved places.
In 2016, there were 40 applicants in Phase 2C for FMPS.
In 2019, 41.
Those were the lowest number in terms of applicants for FMPS in Phase 2C in the last 10+ odd years. That’s from a period where SC < 1km know they have only a slim chance but still, die-die wanna ballot.
Thus, even in the “best” of times, 40 places isn’t enough to guarantee a reasonable chance for SC 1-2km. IMHO the new policy wouldn’t have any significant impact for SC > 1km for FMPS. -
Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2066833\" time=\"1652053967\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2066833 time=1652053967 user_id=195250]
Balloting could happen at 1-2km. That’s why the original poster is asking. You do have point though… it very slim.
As most people that failed at Phase 2A/2B will try again in Phase 2C, maybe there is still balloting for SC < 1km in Phase 2C.[/quote]
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