[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[Scary]

nite:

Hi,


I'm within 1-2km of both NYPS and RGPS. :gloomy:

Thanks

BigDevil:

How far is your home from NYPS? How far are you from RGPS?

RGPS offers Tamil for mother tongue, and if you are within 1km of
both RGPS and NYPS, you most likely have a better chance of entering RGPS
than NYPS.

Hi
Which phase will you be registering in?

If under 2B, almost no chance for NYPS as most will shift to within 1km this yr, but there is still some chances for balloting for RGPS.
If under 2C, totally zero chance of even registering for NYPS. For RGPS, very risky too.
All schools along Bukit Timah, except Bukit Timah Primary are 100% subscribed by those within 1km for Phase 2C last year.

[Huilink]

We are considering moving to within 1km of NYPS now to get my daughter into the school. We will have to do it now since registration takes place next month (stressed!). Even then, we can only qualify for phase 2C. Would it be worth the while since with the new priority given to Singaporeans, we might stand a higher chance this year?


The thing is, by doing this, we will give up our chance for registering her in Phase 2B for CHIJ QLOP (we live within 1km). I think we are certain to get her into CHIJ QLOP but I prefer NYPS.

We have a younger daughter and they are both Singaporeans.

I’m getting really stressed and have been going back and forth about this. Help!

[nite]

Hi,


I'm late for late for Ph2B. Would be looking at Ph2C at RGPS. I would like to get into NYPS though.

I'm waiting to see how this year's intake is affected by the new SC priority ruling. It's a boon for SC in the future as the number of PRs in Ph1 and Ph2A comes down after all the siblings of PR have registered under Ph 1 and Ph2A in the next few years. This is not going to help me much for now. :sad:

Thanks.

Scary:

Hi
Which phase will you be registering in?

If under 2B, almost no chance for NYPS as most will shift to within 1km this yr, but there is still some chances for balloting for RGPS.
If under 2C, totally zero chance of even registering for NYPS. For RGPS, very risky too.
All schools along Bukit Timah, except Bukit Timah Primary are 100% subscribed by those within 1km for Phase 2C last year.

[cherrygal]

Huilink:

We are considering moving to within 1km of NYPS now to get my daughter into the school. We will have to do it now since registration takes place next month (stressed!). Even then, we can only qualify for phase 2C. Would it be worth the while since with the new priority given to Singaporeans, we might stand a higher chance this year?


The thing is, by doing this, we will give up our chance for registering her in Phase 2B for CHIJ QLOP (we live within 1km). I think we are certain to get her into CHIJ QLOP but I prefer NYPS.

We have a younger daughter and they are both Singaporeans.

I'm getting really stressed and have been going back and forth about this. Help!

It may be wiser to rent a place near NYPS first instead of buying, just in case you can't get into NYPS. Buy only after you get in.

Since you have 2 daughters, have you thought of trying for RGPS instead? The competition may be lesser there.

[Huilink]

Thank you cherrygal. Yes, it looks like we should rent. Otherwise we won’t make it for the July deadline. The thing is, once we change our address to be near NYPS, we will have to give up being close to CHIJ QLOP. We might end up not having a place in either school!


I prefer NYPS to RGPS because my impression (and I could be wrong) is that NYPS is more well rounded.

[nite]

Hi,


Does anyone have an idea of how MGS & SCGS compare to NYPS and RGPS in terms of a well-rounded curriculum?

Thanks.

[moonee]

nite:

Hi,


Does anyone have an idea of how MGS & SCGS compare to NYPS and RGPS in terms of a well-rounded curriculum?

Thanks.

i guess RGPS will always remain very academic.

[Maple leaf]

Hi,


We are staying within 2km of RGPS, NYPS, HPPS and FMPS.
Which school has the highest chance?

I think not much help with new policy as many PR would have got in through Phrase 1. :sigh:

[cherrygal]

Hi Huilink and Nite


At this point in time, I dun think you should be overly concerned with which school is more well-rounded. All the schools you are targeting are good branded schools. So, your priority is to measure which school offers you the highest chance of getting in, and whether you are willing to go to a lesser school should you not be successful.

First, you guys are all registering at Phase 2C, which is open to all Singaporeans and PRs without connections. This is the most competitive phase.

If you are ok with the backup plan at Phase2C Supp, then try for the best school in your mind - NYPS. The risk is very very high and only can be taken by those who live within 1km.

If you cannot tahan the thought of your kid entering a non-branded school at Phase 2CSupp, then you cannot afford to take chances at NYPS. You need to observe Phase 2B (the phase before your eligible phase) to see what vacancies are left for all the schools you are targeting.

If you are a PR and hoping for vacancies after the Singaporeans have balloted, the hope is very faint for the popular schools. I would advise you to not even try NYPS. If you are eligible for Phase 2B or earlier (alumni) phases at other relatively good schools, please use that and be safe. If you want to take the risk, you may end up nowhere.

BTW, Huilink, you can rent a place within 1km of both NYPS and RGPS. Then you will have an additional choice for Phase 2C. That place would also be within 1-2km of SCGS (another option).

[cherrygal]

Maple leaf:

Hi,


We are staying within 2km of RGPS, NYPS, HPPS and FMPS.
Which school has the highest chance?

I think not much help with new policy as many PR would have got in through Phrase 1. :sigh:

If you are talking about Phase 2C,
NYPS - no chance
RGPS - not much chance, must observe no. of vacancies
HPPS - Slight chance, must observe no. of vacancies
Fairfield - Not so good chance, depends on luck

Best to move house if you really want a chance.