Some schools dun even admit you on PV scheme if you stay >1km.

skii:

https://va.ecitizen.gov.sg/cfp/customerPages/moe/explorefaq.aspx?Category=3645&utm_source=moe-corp-site&utm_medium=referral



Wait.
My understanding is:
If there was priority because of the address, then the 30 months is required.

But since numbers applied was less than available vacancies, all went in and no priority was used in any filter.

I think we must call moe on this.

The distinction is not about balloting it’s about if the distance priority was used.

Eg:
20-5-5 for 20 vacancies
All 1km gets in because of priority thus 30 months is required. (But no balloting for 1km also)

5-0-5 for 20 vacancies.
All gets in.
No priority was used.
No need 30 months.
(No balloting also)


No interpretation of the 30 months rule.

Where got your suka suka interpret your way.

What ever it is based on your registration forms at the point of application for phase 2b, the address will hold for 30 months. Cos at the point of submission of form, there is a form which the officials will have to indicate your address and its distance from the school.

No need to debate whether u got in via distance or not. If you want debate, you should have put a distance of >2km.

Period.

Hong wen 28 applicants for 28 places for phase 2b.


No balloting needed. XD My intelligent guess is right.

tinywings:

rcyap:

hi nd some advice,

I hav dragon gal, which school shd i go for in 2c,
<1km fr Hong Wen
1-2km Kheng Cheng, CHIJ tpy, Farrer, Marymount Convent..
fr the tight competition I think Hong Wen left 27 for 2C
Thanks in advance.

Take note that for Hong wen <1km, this year you have competition from the new BTO residents from Bendemeer Light.

But bto bendemeer light residents mostly young couples, children not likely to be 6 years old this year. If they even have children.

Tomoko:

Thanks Lexy..


I'm PR under Phase 2C. aiming at Chongfu now (distance <1km).. based on the analysis, it seems like quite low chance to get in under Phase 2C.

My second choice is Jiemin (distance <2km).. do you think higher chance for me if I go for Jiemin?

Really need some guidance here.. many thanks..

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I tried to look at numbers closer for Yishun, since the KSP has not updated the chart, I did my own and gotten the results below. (hopefully i didn't punch in the wrong figure)

Total vacancies increase for this area was in total 210 from 2040 to 2250 due to dragon year. I would have thought perhaps those schools with increase vacancies would have lower TUR (in percentages) but it was mixed according to the table. So Ahmad Ibrahim, Naval base have higher TUR until 2A2 while Peiying and Xishan has only a slight drop.

I would think the people who are still trying for northland and ChongFu will still want to try out and have a backup choice for 2Cs, but pick wisely on the backup choice as if you it look likely that northview, huamin and jieminwill be full by 2C.

The number of applicants to Chongfu and Northland will ultimately depend on the risk appetite of the applicants.

For Chongfu - 72 places left, 36 places for 2B and 2C. Average applicants under 2B for Chongfu is around 47-52 for the past 3 years, so potentially a balloting is needed for 2B, (likely for more than 2km) and that would mean the TUR until 2B would be 88%, that is the highest TUR recorded since 2006. Potential applicants under 2C is about 100-110 people but given such a high odd (3:1), perhaps a lesser number of people will register. Odd should be around 2 to 2.5 per vacancy (72 applicants to 90)

For northland, under 2B, the average applicants is around 24-26, this year left 27, so its a close call. As for 2C last year vacancies is 51 while attracting 200 applicants. this year should be left with 27-30 vacancies - a fierce fight will be coming up.

So I put up some of my thought here, it's for you to come out with your strategy and see your risk profile and what do you want to choose for your kids.

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for previous years results see here https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/yishun/[/quote][/quote]

As a PR, you cannot choose any of the popular schools cos even for SC <1km will kena ballot..

PR will only get the chance after all SC even those beyond 2km are processed.

Orb:

summer83:

Phrase 2B:

Poi Ching (1-2km)
Gongshang (< 1km)
St Hilda's (1-2km)
Which sch will u go for?

The one nearest to home.

Poi Ching is the least popular amongst the 3 in phase 2b. Hence, higher chance.

shenice:

Since there's no PV for SJIJ so does it mean that those applying for 2B will be mainly from GRL? Isn't it better to do grassroot in case if the school have chance to ballot and we can apply for another within the same constituency.

No, the bulk of phase 2B applicants at SJIJ are Catholic church members.

Sure, fine if she wants to do GRL, but to get the letter, it needs far far far more volunteer hours than normal PV. Plus they have really tightened up the rules about seniority etc. Must be very high ranking in the PA to qualify.[/quote]

So to get into 2b for SJIJ or St Andrew it's better to be Catholic Church members?
I heard for GRL you need to be at least secretary n abv to qualify for the letter ?[/quote]

Yup, my place. The GRL is vice chairman

summer83:

Asking for friend. St Hildas phase 2B 1-2km high chance of balloting?

With only 20 places each for 2b and 2c.

Even less than 1km need to ballot.

EastCoastAussie:

PS: if you are applying as a PR, be very nibble.[/quote]

Thank you Lexy!! :udaman:

I am PR. Schools on my shortlist (in order of preference) are:
Phase 2C: Haig Girls - under 2km; Opera Estate - over 2km
Phase 2CS: Tanjong Katong - under 2km; CHIJ Katong - over 2km; Canossa Catholic - over 2km
Am thinking of watching the numbers online for 2C Day 1 and 2 and registering at the school with the most vacancies on Day 3 (out of Haig and OEPS). Any thoughts?[/quote]

PR even if you stay less than 1km will be even lower priority than SC who lives beyond 2km.

Singapore Citizens (SCs) will be given absolute priority over Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) when balloting is necessary in a specific phase.

Tough luck.

Can. You have double the chance.