PSLE Results 2022: Scores, Statistics & Key Details

Singapore’s PSLE results 2022 were released on 23 November 2022, with 37,095 Primary 6 (P6) candidates receiving their results. SEAB reported that 98.4% of the cohort was assessed as suitable for secondary school courses. Of these students, 68.4% were assessed for the Express course, 18.7% for Normal (Academic), and 11.3% for Normal (Technical). The 2022 cohort was the second group to receive results under the Achievement Level (AL) scoring system, following its introduction for the 2021 cohort. The results also marked an important point for students preparing for Secondary 1 posting and choosing their next school.

TL;DR: PSLE Results 2022 at a Glance

The PSLE results 2022 were released by SEAB on 23 November 2022 for 37,095 P6 candidates. Overall, 98.4% were assessed as suitable for secondary school courses. The course eligibility figures were 68.4% for Express, 18.7% for Normal (Academic), and 11.3% for Normal (Technical). Results were based on the Achievement Level (AL) scoring system, which was in its second year for the 2022 cohort.

Quick Results Table

Detail	2022 Result
Results release date	23 November 2022
PSLE candidates	37,095
Suitable for secondary school courses	98.4%
Express	68.4%
Normal (Academic)	18.7%
Normal (Technical)	11.3%

When Were the PSLE Results 2022 Released?

The PSLE results 2022 were released on 23 November 2022 at 11 a.m. Candidates received their results through their respective primary schools, while SEAB also provided an online results option through its Candidates Portal. Parents and guardians could support P6 students as they reviewed their results and prepared for the next stage of secondary school selection. The release also came with information needed for the Secondary 1 posting process, including the S1 Option Form and instructions for submitting school choices.

When were PSLE results 2022 released in Singapore?

The Singapore PSLE results for the 2022 cohort were officially released on Wednesday, 23 November 2022 at 11 a.m. Students could receive their results from their primary schools or access them online through SEAB’s Candidates Portal.

How Many Students Took the PSLE in 2022?

37,095 students sat for the 2022 PSLE. This was the size of the PSLE 2022 cohort, made up of Primary 6 candidates taking the national examination in Singapore. According to SEAB, 98.4% of these candidates were assessed as suitable for secondary school courses.
The phrase “suitable for secondary school courses” is the official framing used for the 2022 PSLE statistics. It should not simply be labelled as a “pass rate.” The figure describes the proportion of candidates assessed as suitable for the secondary school course pathways reported for that year. The 2022 results also showed that 68.4% were assessed suitable for Express, while 18.7% were suitable for Normal (Academic) and 11.3% for Normal (Technical).
For parents searching for Singapore PSLE results or PSLE statistics 2022, these figures give a quick picture of the cohort and its course eligibility. The results were also the second PSLE cohort under the Achievement Level scoring system, which had first been used for the 2021 cohort.

PSLE Results 2022: Course Eligibility Breakdown

The 2022 PSLE results included a clear breakdown of course eligibility for students moving from primary to secondary school. Among the 37,095 PSLE candidates, 68.4% were assessed suitable for the Express course, 18.7% for Normal (Academic), and 11.3% for Normal (Technical). The remaining 1.6% were not assessed suitable for those three course categories.

In 2022, Express, Normal (Academic) or N(A), and Normal (Technical) or N(T) were the secondary school course categories used in the published PSLE results. Course eligibility was assessed using students’ PSLE performance and the applicable criteria at the time. The PSLE Score was part of the information students used when moving into the Secondary 1 posting process. 

These figures are historical 2022-era categories. They should not be read as the current secondary-school structure in 2026. Singapore has since moved further into Full Subject-Based Banding, with students taking subjects at different levels instead of being assigned to the former Express, N(A), or N(T) streams as separate courses. So, when using the 2022 statistics today, the year matters — these percentages describe that specific PSLE cohort and its education system at the time. 

How Did the PSLE Scoring System Work in 2022?

The 2022 cohort received PSLE results under the Achievement Level (AL) scoring system, which had been introduced for the 2021 cohort. Instead of using the earlier T-score system, each PSLE subject was graded from AL1 to AL8, with AL1 representing the highest achievement level.

PSLE Achievement Level (AL) Score Ranges

For the four standard PSLE subjects, each subject receives an Achievement Level based on the student’s marks. The four ALs are then added together to produce the PSLE Score. The score ranges from 4 to 32, with a lower aggregate indicating a stronger overall result. This scoring approach measures a student against defined achievement standards rather than ranking the student against the performance of other candidates. 

Example of a PSLE Score

Suppose a student received:
English AL2 + Mathematics AL2 + Science AL3 + Mother Tongue AL2 = PSLE Score 9
The four subject ALs are simply added: 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 = 9. So, the student’s PSLE aggregate score would be 9. Since lower PSLE Scores represent stronger overall performance, a score of 9 falls toward the stronger end of the 4–32 scoring range.

What Did PSLE Results 2022 Mean for Secondary 1 Posting?

For families, the PSLE results 2022 were the starting point for the next step: Secondary 1 (S1) Posting Exercise. After receiving their results, students and parents could review their PSLE Score and consider suitable secondary school choices before submitting their preferences. School posting was not based on the score alone. Families could also look at a school’s indicative or previous Cut-Off Point (COP) as a reference, along with its programmes, subject offerings, CCAs and school culture. The actual posting outcome depended on the applicable admission rules and the choices submitted.

What Parents Could Consider After Receiving Results

• PSLE Score and school score range: Compare the student’s PSLE Score with previous or indicative school COPs, while remembering that past COPs can change from year to year.
• School programmes and subject offerings: Check for programmes, subjects and learning opportunities that match the student’s interests and needs.
• CCAs: Look at the co-curricular activities available, especially those the student may want to continue or explore.
• School environment and culture: Consider the school’s learning environment, values, location and day-to-day culture rather than focusing only on admission scores.

Was 2022 the First Year of the PSLE AL Scoring System?

No. The 2022 cohort was the second PSLE cohort to receive results under the Achievement Level (AL) scoring system. The 2021 PSLE cohort was the first to use AL scoring, replacing the previous T-score system. Under the revised approach, students received ALs for their four PSLE subjects, and those grades were added to form the PSLE Score. The change was part of Singapore’s PSLE scoring reform, with the new system designed to reduce fine differentiation between students based on small mark differences. The 2022 PSLE cohort therefore continued the AL system introduced one year earlier.

What Parents Should Know About the 2022 PSLE Results

For families checking PSLE results 2022 information in 2026, the year attached to these figures matters. Here are four points to keep the record clear:

• The figures are for the 2022 PSLE cohort: They describe the Primary 6 candidates who sat the PSLE in Singapore in 2022.
• 98.4% was the course-eligibility figure: SEAB reported that 98.4% of candidates were assessed as suitable for secondary school courses. It should not simply be described as a PSLE “pass rate.”
• 2022 used AL scoring: Students received Achievement Levels for their four PSLE subjects, which were combined to form the PSLE Score.
• The figures are historical: The 2022 percentages and course categories should not be presented as current-year PSLE statistics or as the secondary-school structure used in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About PSLE Results 2022

When were PSLE results 2022 released?

The PSLE results 2022 were released on 23 November 2022 at 11 a.m. Students received their results through their primary schools, with online access also available through SEAB’s Candidates Portal.

How many students took the PSLE in 2022?

37,095 students sat for the PSLE in 2022. This was the size of the Singapore PSLE 2022 cohort, made up of Primary 6 candidates.

What percentage of students were suitable for secondary school in 2022?

98.4% of the 2022 PSLE cohort were assessed as suitable for secondary school courses. This is the official course-eligibility wording used for the published results, rather than a simple examination pass rate.

What was the PSLE scoring system in 2022?

The Achievement Level (AL) scoring system was used. Each of the four PSLE subjects received an AL from AL1 to AL8, and the four subject ALs were added to produce the student’s PSLE Score.

Was 2022 the second year of AL scoring?

Yes. The 2021 PSLE cohort was the first to receive results under AL scoring. The 2022 PSLE cohort was the second, replacing the older T-score approach with the revised scoring system.

What happens after receiving PSLE results?

Students use their results and PSLE Score when making Secondary 1 school choices through the S1 Posting Exercise. Families can consider previous or indicative school score ranges, along with programmes, subject offerings, CCAs and the school environment, before submitting their choices.

Conclusion: PSLE Results 2022

The PSLE results 2022 were released on 23 November 2022 for 37,095 candidates, with 98.4% assessed as suitable for secondary school courses. The cohort received results under the Achievement Level scoring system, and those results fed into the Secondary 1 posting process. For anyone researching these figures now, the date is important: these are historical 2022 results, not current PSLE statistics or the current secondary-school course structure.