@PPBear Awesome! There’s also schoolfinder https://www.moe.gov.sg/schoolfinder/primary school and askvaiser https://www.askvaiser.com/

@Pepperzinc you can check our SmileTutor or Mindflex! I think they have quite good tutors, used them also. Things to look out for here: https://www.askvaiser.com/share/KQTDm9jHThpX9Bt9Ja9ME21xl_65HCvl

@lifeiyu not an academic resource per se, but if you’re looking for additional advice on navigating the Singapore education system, I’ve found askvaiser quite useful!

Link below: https://www.askvaiser.com/

@NickL I don’t have a child in SST, but found this response useful!

https://www.askvaiser.com/share/JUT_rl9YJJt-etFiSXe8dJe2VR6HpM0K

@sunnys

1. Direct answer
   Student A (AL 9) would be considered first for the school, even if Student B (AL 10) put the school as their first choice. Academic merit (PSLE score) is the primary criterion for posting. The order of choices only comes into play if students have the same PSLE score and are vying for the last available vacancy. In that tie scenario, the school’s vacancy would be allocated using tie-breakers, which include the choice order among other criteria Ministry of Education Singapore.

2. How the posting rules apply here
   The first criterion is PSLE score (AL in your example). A’s AL 9 is better than B’s AL 10, so A has priority for vacancies in that school.
   The “choice order” matters only when PSLE scores are equal and both students are contending for the same last vacancy. If scores are unequal, the higher-scoring student gets the vacancy, regardless of which choice they listed first Ministry of Education Singapore.
   Tie-breakers are only invoked if two or more students have the same PSLE score for the same last vacancy. In that case, factors like the order of school choices among tied candidates come into play as part of the tie-breakers

More here: https://www.askvaiser.com/share/Ghz70nzZ72Z4V_bjBfga9GTK0U7M5g2l

@abellea

Based on your emphasis on a strong Chinese language foundation and character education, Pei Chun Public School (PCPS) is the stronger fit for your younger son. PCPS is widely recognised for its Chinese language emphasis and values education, which aligns with your family’s priorities. River Valley Primary School is also a reputable option with a good holistic profile, but if your top priority is a robust Chinese-language environment and character education, PCPS has the edge.

Why PCPS tends to align with your priorities:

• Longstanding focus on Chinese language and culture within its primary environment.
• Consistent emphasis on character education as part of school ethos (in line with MOE’s broader push for holistic development and strong MTL foundations) KiasuParents.

Trade-offs: PCPS vs RVPS (practical snapshot)

Pei Chun Public School (PCPS)
Pros aligned with your goals:

• Strong emphasis on Chinese language and culture.
• Clear alignment with character education objectives that many families look for.
  Cons/considerations:
• Transfers and securing a spot can be competitive; availability depends on vacancies and distance from home.
• If your elder daughter’s transfer relies on the same school, it depends on PCPS’s space and MOE’s admissions rules at that time.

River Valley Primary School (RVPS)

• Pros aligned with typical holistic development and convenient central location (depending on your home): often a solid all-round program and supportive environment.

Cons/considerations:

• May not be as explicitly Chinese-language–centered as PCPS, which matters to your priority for a strong Chinese foundation.
• Transfer prospects again depend on vacancies and distance; MOE’s policy means distance can influence allocations if applications exceed spaces

More here: https://www.askvaiser.com/share/zfDtZK7olOE77GCAi3uPuKw2eUeEI2Sy

@Alyosha thank you! I found this useful. There is also schoolfinder https://www.moe.gov.sg/schoolfinder/primary school and askvaiser https://www.askvaiser.com/