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Question
On the dateline of PV application, will the school prioritize interview for parents (or even shortlist parents) living closer to the school? I am asking this because the application form requires me to fill in my existing residential address.

As I intend to move my house to <1km to the school in 2022 or early 2023, does it affect my chances of becoming a PV for the school of my interest?
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No two schools approach the issue of PV in the same manner. Without knowing which school you are looking at, it's not possible to answer your question definitively.

Will the school prioritise interview for parents (or even shortlist parents) living closer to the school? The answer is yes, maybe, no.

For a school that has a history of balloting < 1km for Phase 2B, chances are that the school will only consider PV < 1km from the school. I believe most PV candidates living beyond 1km will probably say the same thing to the selectors: if you choose me, I will move to within 1km. However, if the school only needs traffic warden, marshalers, general helpers etc, i.e. no special skills required, the school probably doesn't need to entertain anyone living beyond 1km to fill up their quota, especially if they have more than enough candidates to choose from.

However, if you have a unique talent that the school desperately needs, it's possible that you will be considered even though you are not living within 1km currently.

For a school that doesn't have a history of balloting < 1km for Phase 2B, chances are that the school may consider any application as long as the school thinks you are suitable.

Hi Floppy, thank you for your detailed response. I am actually looking at Keming Primary School. Do you have any idea about what kind of PV does Keming Primary School need and how difficult is it to become a PV?

Hi all,


I am new to this forum and hope to get some help..

Background
My child was born in 2018 and he will be registering for P1 in 2024 (i.e. 2025 intake)

For the school of my interest, the PV registration will begin in early 2022.

The school is between 1km and 2km of my existing residential address. I plan to move house to <1km to the school in 2022 or early 2023.

Question
On the dateline of PV application, will the school prioritize interview for parents (or even shortlist parents) living closer to the school? I am asking this because the application form requires me to fill in my existing residential address.

As I intend to move my house to <1km to the school in 2022 or early 2023, does it affect my chances of becoming a PV for the school of my interest?

Thank you all for reading. Any help is appreciated.