All About Primary Schools' Balloting History
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hi all…I saw the total applicants for RVSP in Phase 2C is 102 applicants for 92 vacancies. So how can i know earlier than the MOE website whether within 2km requires balloting?
if balloting requires, how do they conduct ballot? If 102 applicants for 92 vacancies, they pick 92 applicants as successful 1?
if really cannot get into the sch after ballot, do i submit my application again in phase 2c supp for those sch still have vacancy only or MOE will post our child to sch left with vacancy? -
aquarius:
You need to call the school and ask for the breakdown in distance category. So if total number of applicants within 2km < 92, you're in!hi all....I saw the total applicants for RVSP in Phase 2C is 102 applicants for 92 vacancies. So how can i know earlier than the MOE website whether within 2km requires balloting?
if balloting requires, how do they conduct ballot? If 102 applicants for 92 vacancies, they pick 92 applicants as successful 1?
if really cannot get into the sch after ballot, do i submit my application again in phase 2c supp for those sch still have vacancy only or MOE will post our child to sch left with vacancy?
If total applicants for within 1km is less than 92, then all within 1km are successful. Remaining seats will be up for ballot for those between 1km to 2km, if demand is greater than supply for that distance category.
If you are not successful for Phase 2C, then you need to apply again for 2C supp. and you will need to find another school as there won't be any more seats left in your earlier school of choice. -
Twins:
If you are not successful for Phase 2C, then you need to apply again for 2C supp. and you will need to find another school as there won't be any more seats left in your earlier school of choice.
Just wanna to add on this, if balloting is required at Phase 2C Supp, then the rules of proximity to the school apply again. If unsuccessful at Phase 2C Supp, the parents will have to apply again at Phase 3, which is open to everybody, including foreigners. Only upon failure at this phase will MOE assign the child a school.
So, strategise well. -
chamonix:
P3 is 1st come 1st serve, remember my colleague bunking outside the school @ 3am in order to get one of the 5 slots availableJust wanna to add on this, if balloting is required at Phase 2C Supp, then the rules of proximity to the school apply again. If unsuccessful at Phase 2C Supp, the parents will have to apply again at Phase 3, which is open to everybody, including foreigners. Only upon failure at this phase will MOE assign the child a school.
So, strategise well. -
aquarius:
Hi aquarius,hi all....I saw the total applicants for RVSP in Phase 2C is 102 applicants for 92 vacancies. So how can i know earlier than the MOE website whether within 2km requires balloting?
if balloting requires, how do they conduct ballot? If 102 applicants for 92 vacancies, they pick 92 applicants as successful 1?
if really cannot get into the sch after ballot, do i submit my application again in phase 2c supp for those sch still have vacancy only or MOE will post our child to sch left with vacancy?
Balloting for RVPS 1-2km at 55 vacancies/59 applications
are you one of them? -
FMz:
P3 is 1st come 1st serve, remember my colleague bunking outside the school @ 3am in order to get one of the 5 slots availablechamonix:
Just wanna to add on this, if balloting is required at Phase 2C Supp, then the rules of proximity to the school apply again. If unsuccessful at Phase 2C Supp, the parents will have to apply again at Phase 3, which is open to everybody, including foreigners. Only upon failure at this phase will MOE assign the child a school.
So, strategise well.
still got Phase 2C supplement then Phase 3. -
Hope all parents would secure a place by Phase 2C Supp stage. Select the school where you have very good chance & not resulted for balloting.
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tonypang:
still got Phase 2C supplement then Phase 3.
chamonix already mention tat -
Any idea why MOE site not updated yet on the available vacancies?? Will the results today be 'counted' :?
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ChiefKiasu:
hi..simplyjo:
my hubby said he read from last week's paper that Phase 2A also subjected to ballot!!?? Is this true? I always presume if I'm an ex-school girl, my chances is as good as 100%???
In theory, all phases are liable for balloting, as long as demand is greater than the supply of vacancies for that phase.
Balloting rules:
If too many qualifying parents apply in any Phase, there may or may not be balloting. The school will apply the distance rule, ie. less than 1km, 1-2km, and greater than 2km.
Example:
If there are 100 places available, with the following distribution of applicants:[list]- 50 less than 1km,
[/list]then those 50 less than 1km will get their places without balloting. The 60 1-2km will have to ballot to see who gets the remaining 50 places, while the 20 greater than 2km will not even get a chance to ballot in that Phase.
60 1-2km,
20 greater than 2km,
Phase 1 - Siblings currently studying in school only. It is very unlikely there is not enough vacancies given the fact that most Singaporean families are small. Hence there will be no balloting in this phase.
Phase 2A1 - For close affiliates to school, eg. alumni, board member, etc. You need to be a paying member of the school's alumni for at least 1 year to qualify for this phase. Balloting rules apply
Phase 2A2 - For ex-students or siblings who were ex-students, and school staff members. Balloting rules apply.
In practice, it is very rare that balloting happens at any stage of Phase 2A. That is why you are generally safe if you are an ex-student. To be even safer, make sure you are a paying member of the school's alumni.
Balloting normally occurs only in Phases 2B and 2C. Whatever remains after Phase 2A is split equally for allocation in the 2 phases. So only half of these places can be allocated in Phase 2B and the rest reserved for Phase 2C.
Phase 2B - For parent volunteers or affiliated clan members. Balloting rules apply. Whatever places that are unallocated in Phase 2B is simply added to Phase 2C.
Phase 2C - For everyone else. Balloting rules apply.
So yes, distance is definitely a critical element to your success in getting your child into a school you want. That is why it is wise to choose a school that is <1km as your first choice unless you are an ex-student of a better school.
Hope this finally clarifies how the system works.
I'm new.. can anyone advise me.. ?
Phase 2A2 - For ex-students or siblings who were ex-students, and school staff members. Balloting rules apply.
does this includes cousins ? I've a prob here. My sch had been closed down.. my husband's p.sch too far from where we are staying.. so, what abt cousins? my cousins used to study in Rosyth. so can I use this phase ? - 50 less than 1km,
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