[Bukit Timah] Primary Schools

[phtthp]

this year, Straits Times reporters can get very busy if they follow up cases on Primary 1 Registration cheaters < 1 km reported by police - from hot, popular branded schools in SG.

[Gizbabe]

Hi mummies,


I need some advice here. We are staying 1km within NYPS and 1-2km within RGPS. Which school do you think I’ll have a higher chance on getting in? We would be registering in phase 2C.

NYPS would be a better fit for us because of the distance and I think it would suit my daughter more since Chinese is her strength. Plus I also like that it’s a mix school.

[fireflysky]

Hi


Can i check if NYPS is balloting for with 1-2km? or outside 2km?

[phtthp]

MGS is a prestigous school. Is it only prestigous?

Today, where is MGS academic standing ?

MGS beat SCGS and some co-ed GEP schools flat
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=487&start=900

[Scary]

phtthp:

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/#bukit-timah


MGS Phase 2B
45 registered, 28 vacancies

http://mgs.sch.edu.sg/documents/0000/2605/P1_Registration_Data_-_Phase_2B_20.07.2012_4.30pm.pdf

seems like too many Christian applied MGS. Must stay within 1 km

Think no control and requirements over who can be issued with the church letters for registration. If there are some requirements set by MGS and ACS, the no. of applications may reduce.

[phtthp]

Popular schools for P1 Admission Almost full


http://www.edvantage.com.sg/edvantage/news/news/1206256/Popular_Primary_1_schools_almost_full.html

[forevernikon]

phtthp:

MGS is a prestigous school. Is it only prestigous?

Today, where is MGS academic standing ?

MGS beat SCGS and some co-ed GEP schools flat
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=487&start=900

Hi phtthp,
Thanks for the insights on MGS.
Any comparison with RGPS?

[Luanee]

Gizbabe:

Hi mummies,


I need some advice here. We are staying 1km within NYPS and 1-2km within RGPS. Which school do you think I'll have a higher chance on getting in? We would be registering in phase 2C.

NYPS would be a better fit for us because of the distance and I think it would suit my daughter more since Chinese is her strength. Plus I also like that it's a mix school.

Based on past 2 years stats, both schools conducted balloting for applicants staying within 1km in phase 2C. So u will get a chance to ballot if u apply NYPS, but no chance if u apply RGPS.

Anyway this year it may be dfifererent due to the segregation between SC and PRs. U need to monitor the numbers in these 2 schools.

[Luanee]

forevernikon:

Hi phtthp,
Thanks for the insights on MGS.
Any comparison with RGPS?

MGS definitely more popular than RGPS coz it is a full school, afflilated to the secondary school. Whereas for RGPS there is no afflilation to the secondary school. Ur girl need to excel in PSLE to gain into RGS, no advantage over students from other schools.

[Luanee]

fireflysky:

Hi


Can i check if NYPS is balloting for with 1-2km? or outside 2km?

U referring to balloting under phase 2B this year?
For NYPS :
Balloting will be conducted for SC children residing between 1km and 2km of the school.