What are the elite schools in Singapore?
Hwa Chong Institution. Image credit: handsomebobby8.
What is GEP school?
The Gifted Education Programme (GEP) is an academic programme in Singapore, initially designed to identify the top 0.25% (later expanded to 0.5%, then 1%) of students from each academic year with outstanding intelligence.
What is the most popular school in Singapore?
Nanyang Girls’ High School
Secondary School Ranking based on PSLE 2019 scores
| Secondary Schools | Affiliated Schools COP | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanyang Girls’ High School | NY PRI: 250 |
| 2 | Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary) | |
| 3 | Raffles Institution | |
| 4 | Hwa Chong Institution |
How old is Nanyang Primary School?
1917
Nanyang Primary School (NYPS) was established in 1917 as the primary section of The Singapore Nanyang Girls’ School. NYPS was separated from the secondary section in 1978 due to increasing pupil enrolment and has functioned as a single-session school since 2004.
How many primary school children are there in Singapore?
Education in Singapore
| Ministry of Education | |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | |
| Total | 510,714 |
| Primary | 263,906 |
| Secondary | 214,388 |
How many primary schools are there in Singapore?
180
In 2020, there were 180 active primary schools in Singapore. Singapore’s education system consists of three levels: primary, secondary, and post-secondary education.
Is there a ranking system for primary schools in Singapore?
Before discussing the primary school ranking process in Singapore, here are some important things to remember: There is no “official” list of top primary schools in Singapore. The Ministry of Education (MOE) does not rank primary schools publicly.
Where is the Catholic High School in Singapore?
It is located at 21 Admiralty Drive. There are not many private condominiums nearby the school. Most of the residential properties within 1 km are HDB flats, except for 2 Executive Condominiums which are Parc Life and Skypark Residences. Catholic High School is located in Bishan Singapore.
How does the Ministry of Education rank schools?
The Ministry of Education (MOE) does not rank primary schools publicly. Also, MOE has stopped naming top students in PSLE exams to reduce the over-emphasis on academic results. There is also no official reveal of top PSLE score in each school as well.
Are there more primary schools than secondary schools?
While it is felt that the same arguments for ranking secondary schools can be applied for primary schools, there are many more primary schools compared to secondary schools, and it would be counter-productive if parents choose to forego the convenience of neighbourhood schools and drive up demand for the official “good” schools.