[Bukit Merah] Primary Schools

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titank:

The school maybe specially cater to Pinaccle Duxtons HDB residents.

Yes, but I wonder how many in The Pinnacle will choose the school. :scratchhead:

[titank]

Generally new school the demand would not be great. I guess they would target RMPS,ZDPS, CHIJ (Kellock) & RVPS. They are in the 1-2Km range.

[witty22]

I agree with titank. If there were a new school in my neighbourhood, I would be very sceptical about sending my kid there. Because we have no idea of the culture, social development or the academic performance of the school.

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titank:

Generally new school the demand would not be great. I guess they would target RMPS,ZDPS, CHIJ (Kellock) & RVPS. They are in the 1-2Km range.

That's why there are so many PVs in RMPS this year.

[titank]

witty22:

I agree with titank. If there were a new school in my neighbourhood, I would be very sceptical about sending my kid there. Because we have no idea of the culture, social development or the academic performance of the school.

Maybe this time round Cantonment Primary can be backup plan where many parents would go until when it is Phase 2C Supplementary.

[titank]

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titank:

Generally new school the demand would not be great. I guess they would target RMPS,ZDPS, CHIJ (Kellock) & RVPS. They are in the 1-2Km range.

That's why there are so many PVs in RMPS this year.

If RMPS reduce the 1 class size this year, very likely Phase 2C would be ballot. Last year is it 97 fighting for 60 places in Phase 2C?

If I remembered correctly, after Phase 1 already left 50%. Maybe those aiming RMPS should check past balloting history.

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titank:

Maybe this time round Cantonment Primary can be backup plan where many parents would go until when it is Phase 2C Supplementary.

Will parents go for Cantonment Pri if GESPS still has vacancies in P2CS? :?

Maybe they will try for GESPS first in P2CS, and if they get balloted out, they will choose Cantonment Pri. as one of the three choices? :idea:

[witty22]

But didn’t GESPS also have balloting last year for 2C Supplement. To add to it they did pretty good for their PSLE last year. So I guess the balloting history for this school will also be changing this july

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titank:

If RMPS reduce the 1 class size this year, very likely Phase 2C would be ballot. Last year is it 97 fighting for 60 places in Phase 2C?


If I remembered correctly, after Phase 1 already left 50%. Maybe those aiming RMPS should check past balloting history.

Based on what the principal said, I don't think intake will be reduced this year. Again, this is based on my own interpretation of the principal's speech.

Last year, 96 fought for 65 places.

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witty22:

But didn't GESPS also have balloting last year for 2C Supplement. To add to it they did pretty good for their PSLE last year. So I guess the balloting history for this school will also be changing this july

Even though GESPS had balloting last year, balloting was for those staying 1-2 km from the school.

If you were to be in the category, would you rather try for GESPS first? Anyway, if lady luck is not on your side, and your child doesn't get in to GESPS, you can still choose Cantonment Pri. after P2CS.

Of course, the above assumes that GESPS still has vacancies in P2CS. If not, looks like there aren't that many choices for people staying in Bt Merah.