The Ministry of Education (MOE) revealed that approximately one in 10 students underwent computerised balloting in the 2025 Secondary 1 posting exercise, a figure stable over recent years. Placement rates within students' top choices remain high, with over eight in 10 placed in their top three and over nine in 10 in their top six choices since 2021. The MOE does not track unsuccessful applicants who meet cutoff points due to variable factors.
In the 2025 Secondary 1 posting exercise, about one in 10 students underwent computerised balloting. This has been stable over the past few years. The Ministry of Education does not track the number of students who are unsuccessful despite meeting a school’s cut-off point as this can vary widely.
Instead, it tracks the percentage of students who are placed in a school among their top six choices. Since 2021, more than eight in 10 were posted to a school within their top three choices and more than nine in 10 to a school within their top six picks. Education Minister Desmond Lee gave these details in parliament on Wednesday in answer to an MP’s question. Instead, it tracks the percentage of students who are placed in a school among their top six choices. Since 2021, more than eight in 10 were posted to a school within their top three choices and more than nine in 10 to a school within their top six picks. Education Minister Desmond Lee gave these details in parliament on Wednesday in answer to an MP’s question.This browser is no longer supported We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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