Secondary
PSLE results and S1 posting
PSLE results come out in late November. You then have about a week to rank six secondary schools; MOE posts your child by PSLE score and choice order in December.
For: Parents of Primary 6 pupils not already allocated through DSA.
Next dates
- 24 – 25 Nov 2026PSLE results release
- 17 – 18 Dec 2026S1 posting results
Work out the posting group
The PSLE score (4 to 32) sets the posting group: 4 to 20 is PG3, 21 to 24 PG2, 25 to 30 PG1. Schools admit each group under Full Subject-Based Banding.
PSLE calculator →Shortlist by cut-off
SchoolFinder publishes each school's PSLE score range for the previous year. Pick a mix: two schools the child comfortably qualifies for, two at the edge, two safe choices.
Cut-off table →Use the affiliation
If the child's primary school is affiliated to a secondary school, a separate and more generous range applies. Put the affiliated school first to use it.
Affiliations →Submit six choices
Rank up to six schools on the S1 Internet System within the window (about a week after results). Order matters: MOE fills schools by PSLE score, then choice order, then a computer ballot for ties.
MOE S1 posting →Posting results in December
Results are released through the S1 system and by SMS. Report to the school on the date given. Appeals go directly to the school and are rarely successful.
Common questions
- Does the child need to meet the cut-off exactly?
- The published range is last year's first and last admitted score, not a fixed threshold. It moves each year with the cohort.
- What about IP schools?
- Integrated Programme schools admit through the same exercise with their own score range, shown as IP in the table.
Next stage: After O-Levels: JAE, EAE and DSA-JC →
Rules summarised from MOE, ECDA and university publications for 2026. Always confirm on the official page before acting.