Considering SJI Junior for your child’s 2026 enrollment? Our analysis of 2022-2024 admission data reveals key trends at this prestigious boys’ school, helping you craft a winning application strategy.
Admission Odds (2022-2024 Data)
Key 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) |
Strategic Application Guide
1. By Priority Group
SC <1km:
- âś…Â All Phases:Â Guaranteed admission
- ⚠️ 2C: Moderately competitive (1.36:1 in 2024)
SC 1-2km:
- âś…Â All Phases:Â Safe options
- ❌ 2C: No historical vacancies
SC >2km:
- âś…Â Phase 1/2A(1)/2B:Â Safe
- 🎲 2C: Balloted in 2023-24
PR Applicants:
- ❌ No vacancies since 2022
2. Winning Tactics
- Phase Priority:
- Phase 1 → 2A(1) → 2B → 2C (for best odds)
- Underrated Opportunity:
- 2B phase has excellent odds (0.53-0.91:1)
- Distance Matters:
- <1km residents have all-phase access
- Backup Planning:
- Only needed for 2C applicants beyond 2km
2025 Predictions
- All Phases Except 2C:Â Will remain non-balloted
- 2C Phase:Â May continue SC>2km balloting
- Stable Demand:Â Expected to maintain current ratios
Key Admission Factors
- Citizenship Rules:
- SC only (no PR vacancies)
- Distance Priority:
- <1km → 1-2km → >2km
*Note: SJI Junior shows remarkably consistent non-balloting in Phases 1, 2A(1) and 2B, making it unusually accessible for an elite school.*
Pro Tip: At SJI Junior, even Phase 2C offers better odds (max 1.39:1) than comparable schools’ 2B phases!
What Makes SJI Junior Unique:
- Elite Yet Accessible:Â Surprisingly good odds across phases
- Stable Patterns:Â Minimal year-to-year fluctuations
- 2B Advantage:Â Better ratios than most schools’ Phase 1
- Gracious Competition:Â Lower ratios than comparable institutions