[Tampines] Primary Schools
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BethnBelle\" post_id=\"2074555\" time=\"1657856994\" user_id=\"190415:
Chongzheng 2B applicants ranging from 15 to 23 for the last 4 years.
But 2c quota has increased right ?
If we use the lowest which is 15 for 2B, 2C will be left with 45 vacancies. The most recent year with similar vacancies was 2018, and it was balloting within 1km.
So far on record, Chongzheng was a school that required balloting within 1km with the exception of 2016, 2017 and 2019. All 3 years have vacancies of above 64 for the 3 years.
The new rule add some spots to Gongshang, St Hilda and Chongzheng, plus minus 60 in total, but doesn't seem to be able to cover all the applicants within 1km around the area. The new rule better the odds for those within 1km and maybe some lucky ones can go in via 1-2km (more likely Poi Ching).
At the moment, it looks likely Chongzheng will be balloting for those staying within 1km of the school in 2C. -
Lexy\" post_id=\"2074583\" time=\"1657867529\" user_id=\"12180:
Chongzheng 2B applicants ranging from 15 to 23 for the last 4 years.
If we use the lowest which is 15 for 2B, 2C will be left with 45 vacancies. The most recent year with similar vacancies was 2018, and it was balloting within 1km.
So far on record, Chongzheng was a school that required balloting within 1km with the exception of 2016, 2017 and 2019. All 3 years have vacancies of above 64 for the 3 years.
The new rule add some spots to Gongshang, St Hilda and Chongzheng, plus minus 60 in total, but doesn't seem to be able to cover all the applicants within 1km around the area. The new rule better the odds for those within 1km and maybe some lucky ones can go in via 1-2km (more likely Poi Ching).
At the moment, it looks likely Chongzheng will be balloting for those staying within 1km of the school in 2C.floppy\" post_id=\"2074569\" time=\"1657863806\" user_id=\"97579:
Chongzheng accepts PV, although we won't know how many they have accepted. My guess would be that at least 10 spots will be taken up by PV and GRL, leaving not more than 50 (40 + whatever balance from 2B) for Phase 2C.
With an expanded 1km radius, and Gongshang (within the same 1km) facing similar constraint as well, I don't think 1-2km will stand a chance. Would be best to aim for alternative or plan for 2Cs if you die-die want to bang wall.
Excellent.
A lot more meat that what I've said :rotflmao:
But yah... we are all thinking along similar line... -
floppy\" post_id=\"2074569\" time=\"1657863806\" user_id=\"97579:
I have tried pv but unsuccessful .
Chongzheng accepts PV, although we won't know how many they have accepted. My guess would be that at least 10 spots will be taken up by PV and GRL, leaving not more than 50 (40 + whatever balance from 2B) for Phase 2C.
With an expanded 1km radius, and Gongshang (within the same 1km) facing similar constraint as well, I don't think 1-2km will stand a chance. Would be best to aim for alternative or plan for 2Cs if you die-die want to bang wall.
And my add school within 1km only have Changkat, 1-2km are gongshang, chongzheng, Yumin, tampines , East spring , so I only can try for chongzheng under 2c as 2cs are available in East Spring.
I have no choice not I die die wan to bang wall 🤣 -
BethnBelle\" post_id=\"2074611\" time=\"1657871976\" user_id=\"190415:
Based on the distances quoted, I'd assume Yumin and Tampines are closer than East Spring? You could try for one of those in 2C (would get Yumin although can probably also get it in 2CS) or just stick with Changkat if logistically it is the easiest (not sure if you drive)?
I have tried pv but unsuccessful .
And my add school within 1km only have Changkat, 1-2km are gongshang, chongzheng, Yumin, tampines , East spring , so I only can try for chongzheng under 2c as 2cs are available in East Spring.
I have no choice not I die die wan to bang wall 🤣
Like the others, I don't think Chongzheng will get out of 1 km. So question is whether you are losing anything by trying a low odds lottery ticket. -
BethnBelle\" post_id=\"2074611\" time=\"1657871976\" user_id=\"190415:
Based on what you said, Yumin, Tampines, Tampines North, Junyuan, Angsana, Changkat and East spring all can consider in 2C.
I have tried pv but unsuccessful .
And my add school within 1km only have Changkat, 1-2km are gongshang, chongzheng, Yumin, tampines , East spring , so I only can try for chongzheng under 2c as 2cs are available in East Spring.
I have no choice not I die die wan to bang wall 🤣
Ultimately, you will decide on your choice, we can only show you what we see. -
SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2074615\" time=\"1657872712\" user_id=\"188234:
Other than Changkat (but I didn’t consider this at all😂) the rest are no different , it’s driving distance , yes, I will drive and send my daughter to school . So just try CZ first as there are few choices under 2cs, I don’t want to waste the 2C chance on East spring or yumin, just trying my luck .
Based on the distances quoted, I'd assume Yumin and Tampines are closer than East Spring? You could try for one of those in 2C (would get Yumin although can probably also get it in 2CS) or just stick with Changkat if logistically it is the easiest (not sure if you drive)?
Like the others, I don't think Chongzheng will get out of 1 km. So question is whether you are losing anything by trying a low odds lottery ticket. -
BethnBelle\" post_id=\"2074624\" time=\"1657875496\" user_id=\"190415:
Ultimately, if there's no chance for > 1km at CZ in Phase 2C, it's just a wasted opportunity. Schools like Tampines and Junyuan would not be available in Phase 2Cs for SC > 1km, if available at all.
Other than Changkat (but I didn’t consider this at all😂) the rest are no different , it’s driving distance , yes, I will drive and send my daughter to school . So just try CZ first as there are few choices under 2cs, I don’t want to waste the 2C chance on East spring or yumin, just trying my luck .
However, if you have pretty much decided on East Spring for your daughter, I wish you luck trying for 0.1% chance. -
just noticed that the Vacancy of 2C for Poi ching is around 100+, but chongzheng & gongshang (ard 50) for this year.
seems like chongzheng & gongshang are much more popular than poi ching?
anyone know the reasons ? cause the total vacancy? -
hellomykp\" post_id=\"2075989\" time=\"1658729575\" user_id=\"174135:
Poi Ching has 17 applicants lesser in Phase 2B this year compared to last year. In the last 5 years, it has not required balloting in Phase 2B at all, and the Phase 2B status this year is actually quite normal for Poi Ching. There are fluctuations year on year; and I don't really see anything of concern for the school.
just noticed that the Vacancy of 2C for Poi ching is around 100+, but chongzheng & gongshang (ard 50) for this year.
seems like chongzheng & gongshang are much more popular than poi ching?
anyone know the reasons ? cause the total vacancy? -
hellomykp\" post_id=\"2075989\" time=\"1658729575\" user_id=\"174135:
I guess it depends on how you look at it, but I don't know that Chongzheng and Gongshang are more popular than Poi Ching.
just noticed that the Vacancy of 2C for Poi ching is around 100+, but chongzheng & gongshang (ard 50) for this year.
seems like chongzheng & gongshang are much more popular than poi ching?
anyone know the reasons ? cause the total vacancy?
Yes, Poi Ching has more seats available in 2C. This appears to be due to a) larger intake size (240 vs. 180 and 210) and b) a much lower uptake in 2A (alumni). I am not sure why the 2A participation is so low (if we are lucky, floppy will reply telling us why)? The school did relocate from Toa Payoh to Tampines in 2000 (low number of alumni that currently have primary 1 age kids or most are living in a different area?).
However, all three schools are well oversubscribed in 2C and Poi Ching actually has more applicants in 2B (maybe partly because there is more vacancy and don't need to risk ballot
).
At the end of the day, most (but not all) people in Tampines are within 1 km of one of these three or St Hilda's, and the standard operating procedure is to go ballot for one of them in 2C. For the people that are within 1 km of more than one of them, perhaps there is a slight preference?
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