Chongfu Primary School is a highly sought-after co-educational institution in Yishun, renowned for its strong academic curriculum and bilingual education program. As one of the top primary schools in Singapore’s northern region, admission is highly competitive, particularly in Phases 2B and 2C where balloting occurs annually.
With a fixed intake of 300 students each year, Chongfu sees intense competition, especially from families valuing its holistic education approach. This guide analyzes 2022-2024 admission trends, reveals critical balloting patterns, and provides winning strategies to secure a place.
1. Chongfu Primary P1 Registration: The Hard Numbers (2022-2024)
Vacancies vs Applicants (Balloting Trends)
| Year | Phase | Vacancies | Applicants | Balloting? | Balloting Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Phase 1 | 240 | 139 | No | – |
| 2A(1) | 101 | 87 | No | – | |
| 2B | 25 | 51 | Yes | SC <1km | |
| 2C | 49 | 157 | Yes | SC <1km | |
| 2023 | Phase 1 | 240 | 122 | No | – |
| 2A(1) | 118 | 73 | No | – | |
| 2B | 35 | 53 | Yes | SC <1km | |
| 2C | 72 | 112 | Yes | SC <1km | |
| 2024 | Phase 1 | 240 | 133 | No | – |
| 2A(1) | 107 | 105 | Yes | – | |
| 2B | 21 | 53 | Yes | SC <1km | |
| 2C | 43 | 153 | Yes | SC <1km |
Key Takeaways From Data:
🔹 Phase 1 (Siblings): The only guaranteed phase – 240 seats vs 122-139 applicants (no balloting).
🔹 Phase 2A(1): No balloting in 2022-23 but 2024 saw tight competition (105 vs 107 seats).
🔹 Phase 2B/2C: Extremely competitive – ballots every year for <1km applicants.
🔹 Total Seats: Fixed at 300, with ~80% allocated in early phases.
2. Understanding Balloting Categories
A) Phase 2A(1) Trends
- 2022-23: No balloting (applicants < vacancies)
- 2024: First-time balloting risk (105 vs 107 seats)
- Priority: Alumni children get first priority
B) SC <1km Balloting (Phases 2B & 2C)
- Harsh Reality:<1km applicants face yearly ballots
- 2024: 53 vs 21 in 2B, 153 vs 43 in 2C
- Distance is critical:
<1km (still ballots) → 1-2km (no chance) → >2km (no chance)
C) No Balloting (Phase 1 Only)
- Only siblings get guaranteed admission
- 2024: 133 applicants for 240 seats = 107 leftover vacancies
3. 2026 Winning Strategies (Based on Data)
For Alumni Families (Phase 2A)
✔ Monitor trends – 2024 saw first tight competition
⚠ Prepare backup plans as Phase 2A may start balloting
For Volunteers/Community Leaders (Phase 2B)
✔ Complete 40+ volunteer hours early
✖ Even <1km isn’t safe – 2024 had 53 vs 21 seats
For General Public (Phase 2C)
✔ Must live <1km + expect balloting
✖ 1-2km applicants: No chance since 2022