Rank 38 · Asia-Pacific
Saint Joseph's Institution
聖若瑟書院
Singapore
69.30
Standardised Score
54.17
Composite Score
Top 50
Tier
The composite score blends cohort volume with conversion rates. Schools with smaller applicant pools may score lower despite strong per-applicant performance.
Score Breakdown
Relative cohort size
Share of applicants who received an offer
Share of applicants who matriculated
Volume and conversion combined
Aggregated across the 2019–2023 admission cycles. Schools with fewer than three offers in a given year are excluded from that year's figures to preserve statistical reliability.
School Profile
Saint Joseph's Institution Saint Joseph's Institution (Singapore) ranks 38th in the Asia-Pacific region for Oxford and Cambridge University admissions statistics. The school's application numbers are in the top 19% of the Asia-Pacific region, with admission numbers in the top 20%, and successful enrollment numbers in the top 26%. The admission-to-application ratio is 24%, the enrollmentto-application ratio is 35%, and the enrollment-to-admission ratio is 31%. The comprehensive score is 54.17, with a standardized score of 69.30. Saint Joseph's Institution is one of Singapore's oldest and most prestigious Catholic schools, founded in 1852 with over 170 years of rich history. As Singapore's third oldest school, Saint Joseph's Institution is an important symbol of Catholic education in Singapore. The school was founded by French missionary Father Jean-Marie Beurel, initially named St. John's School, and later renamed Saint Joseph's Institution in 1867. In addition to founding this school, Father Beurel also promoted the development of female education in Singapore, facilitating the establishment of schools like Nanyang Girls' School, making profound contributions to Singapore's educational development. The school offers a complete educational system from kindergarten to Grade 12, including the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). International students primarily follow the IBDP curriculum, while local students can choose the Singaporean curriculum system. Graduates of the school widely enter top universities worldwide, including Imperial College London, University of California, Berkeley, and Nanyang Technological University, demonstrating the school's leading position in global education. As a Catholic school, Saint Joseph's Institution's campus culture promotes multiculturalism and inclusivity, welcoming students from different backgrounds and religious beliefs. The school places special emphasis on character education, cultivating students' sense of gratitude, social service awareness, as well as leadership, innovation, and teamwork abilities. Through Catholic traditions and Lasallian educational philosophy, the school is committed to shaping students' inner motivation, encouraging them to pursue excellence. Meanwhile, the school is located in central Singapore, with modern facilities, comprehensive teaching buildings, advanced laboratories, and professional activity spaces. The primary and secondary sections are clearly delineated, providing specialized learning environments for students of different age groups. Saint Joseph's Institution also places great importance on students' all-round development in sports and arts. In sports, the school actively participates in international competitions, covering multiple sports including rugby and karate. In arts, students have opportunities to participate in local and London theatrical performances, enhancing their artistic cultivation and performance abilities. Additionally, the school especially emphasizes community service, providing students with rich service-learning opportunities. Through participation in community service projects, students not only cultivate a sense of social responsibility but also promote their comprehensive development through practical experience.
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