Considering SCGS for your daughter’s 2026 enrollment? Our analysis of 2022-2024 admission data reveals key trends at this prestigious girls’ school, helping you develop a winning application strategy.
Admission Odds (2022-2024 Data)
Critical 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 | 0.41:1 | 0.42:1 | Never balloted |
2A(1) | 1.03:1 | 0.96:1 | 1.18:1 | SC>2km (2024), Special Cases (2022) |
2B | 1.70:1 | 0.95:1 | 1.75:1 | Always SC<1km |
2C | 1.83:1 | 1.35:1 | 1.53:1 | SC<1km (all years) |
Strategic Application Guide
1. By Priority Group
SC <1km:
- ✅ Phase 1: Guaranteed admission
- ⚠️ 2A(1): Competitive (0.96-1.18:1)
- ❗ 2B: Very competitive (0.95-1.75:1)
- ❗ 2C: Highly competitive (1.35-1.83:1)
SC 1-2km:
- ✅ Phase 1: Safest option
- ❌ All other phases: No historical vacancies
SC >2km:
- ✅ Phase 1: Only guaranteed option
- 🎲 2A(1): Balloted in 2024
- ❌ Other phases: No access
PR Applicants:
- ❌ No vacancies since 2022
2. Winning Tactics
- Phase Priority:
- Phase 1 → 2A(1) → 2B → 2C (for <1km residents)
- Distance Strategy:
- <1km residents have significant advantage
- Backup Planning:
- Essential for 2B/2C applicants
- Special Cases:
- Monitor 2A(1) for possible special considerations
2025 Predictions
- Phase 1: Will remain non-balloted
- 2A(1): Likely to maintain ~1.1:1 ratio
- 2B: May approach 2.0:1 ratio
- 2C: Could see increased competition
Key Admission Factors
- Citizenship Priority:
- SC only (no PR vacancies)
- Distance Rules:
- <1km → 1-2km → >2km
Note: SCGS’s 2B phase shows significant volatility, ranging from 0.95:1 to 1.75:1 over three years.
Pro Tip: For SC <1km residents, Phase 2A(1) often offers better odds than 2B at SCGS!
What Makes SCGS Unique:
- Consistent Phase 1 Ratios: Steady at 0.42:1 for three years
- Volatile 2B Phase: Unpredictable year-to-year changes
- Special Considerations: Some years show unique 2A(1) patterns
- Elite Yet Accessible: Better ratios than comparable schools