Raffles Girls’ Primary School (RGPS) Balloting History: Your 2025 Chances & Strategies

Considering RGPS for your daughter’s 2026 enrollment? As Singapore’s premier girls’ school, understanding RGPS’ competitive admission landscape is crucial. Our analysis of 2022-2024 data reveals key trends to help you strategize effectively.

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Admission Odds (2022-2024 Data)

Applicant-to-Vacancy Ratios

This crucial metric reveals admission competitiveness:

• If 20 people apply for 10 spots, the ratio is:
  👉 20 ÷ 10 = 2.0 → That’s 2:1, meaning 2 applicants fighting for each spot.
• If 15 applicants apply for 20 spots, the ratio is:
  👉 15 ÷ 20 = 0.75 → That’s 0.75:1, meaning less than 1 applicant per spot — no balloting needed!

Phase	2022 Ratio	2023 Ratio	2024 Ratio	Balloting History
Phase 1	0.42:1	0.29:1	0.31:1	Never balloted
2A(1)	0.43:1	0.44:1	0.29:1	Never balloted
2B	0.91:1	0.69:1	0.53:1	No balloting (all years)
2C	1.39:1	1.15:1	1.36:1	SC<1km (2022), SC>2km (2023-24)

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Strategic Application Guide

1. By Priority Group

SC <1km:

• ✅ All Phases: Guaranteed admission
• ⚠️ 2C: Moderately competitive (1.36:1 in 2024)

SC 1-2km:

• ✅ All Phases: Safe options
• ❌ 2C: No historical vacancies

SC >2km:

• ✅ Phase 1/2A(1)/2B: Safe
• 🎲 2C: Balloted in 2023-24

PR Applicants:

• ❌ No vacancies since 2022

2. Winning Tactics

1. Phase Priority:
   • Phase 1 → 2A(1) → 2B → 2C (for best odds)
2. Underrated Opportunity:
   • 2B phase has excellent odds (0.53-0.91:1)
3. Distance Matters:
   • <1km residents have all-phase access
4. Backup Planning:
   • Only needed for 2C applicants beyond 2km

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2025 Predictions

• All Phases Except 2C: Will remain non-balloted
• 2C Phase: May continue SC>2km balloting
• Stable Demand: Expected to maintain current ratios

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Key Admission Factors

1. Citizenship Rules:
   • SC only (no PR vacancies)
2. Distance Priority:
   • <1km → 1-2km → >2km

*Note: RGPS shows remarkably consistent non-balloting in Phases 1, 2A(1) and 2B, making it unusually accessible for an elite school.*

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Pro Tip: At RGPS, even Phase 2C offers better odds (max 1.39:1) than comparable schools’ 2B phases!

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What Makes RGPS Unique:

1. Elite Yet Accessible: Surprisingly good odds across phases
2. Stable Patterns: Minimal year-to-year fluctuations
3. 2B Advantage: Better ratios than most schools’ Phase 1
4. Gracious Competition: Lower ratios than comparable institutions