Graduating Cohorts with T-Scores of 250 and Above

Mr Yee Jenn Jong asked the Minister for Education with respect to the 2012 PSLE results, how many Primary schools had (a) more than 20% of its graduating cohort achieve T-scores of 250 and above; (b) less than 5% of its graduating cohort achieve T-scores of 250 and above.

In the 2012 PSLE, 15 Primary schools had more than 20% of its graduating cohort attaining T-scores of 250 and above, and 61 Primary schools had less than 5% of its graduating cohort attaining T-scores of 250 and above. Almost all Primary schools nurtured students who attained T-scores of 250 and above.

The quality of a primary school is not measured by the number of its students who attain high PSLE T-scores. Instead, our Primary schools seek to understand the profile and needs of their students, develop each student holistically, in academic and non-academic areas, and prepare them for further education and for life. This lays a strong foundation for all students to develop to their fullest potential.

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