Rosyth Primary School is a highly regarded co-educational institution in Serangoon, renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum and strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Like many popular primary schools in Singapore, securing a spot at Rosyth can be highly competitive, particularly in the later phases of the Primary 1 (P1) registration process.
With a fixed annual intake of 270 students, Rosyth sees intense competition in Phases 2A, 2B, and 2C, where balloting is almost guaranteed every year. This guide breaks down the latest admission trends (2022-2024), reveals shocking balloting realities, and provides winning strategies to maximize your child’s chances of getting in.
1. Rosyth Primary P1 Registration: The Hard Numbers (2022-2024)
Vacancies vs Applicants (Balloting Trends Revealed)
| Year | Phase | Vacancies | Applicants | Balloting? | Balloting Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Phase 1 | 210 | 137 | No | – |
| 2A(1) | 73 | 113 | Yes | SC 1-2km | |
| 2B | 20 | 24 | Yes | SC <1km | |
| 2C | 41 | 125 | Yes | SC <1km | |
| 2023 | Phase 1 | 210 | 135 | No | – |
| 2A(1) | 75 | 120 | Yes | SC 1-2km | |
| 2B | 20 | 23 | Yes | SC <1km | |
| 2C | 41 | 142 | Yes | SC <1km | |
| 2024 | Phase 1 | 210 | 120 | No | – |
| 2A(1) | 90 | 104 | Yes | SC >2km | |
| 2B | 20 | 29 | Yes | SC <1km | |
| 2C | 44 | 139 | Yes | SC <1km |
Key Takeaways From Data:
🔹 Phase 1 (Siblings): The only safe phase – 210 seats vs 120-137 applicants (no balloting).
🔹 Phase 2A(1): Extremely competitive – 104-120 applicants for 73-90 seats (SC >2km/1-2km ballots yearly).
🔹 Phase 2B/2C: Even living <1km isn’t safe – ballots every year with rising demand!
🔹 Total Seats: Fixed at 270, with ~80% allocated in early phases.
2. Understanding Balloting Categories
A) SC >2km / 1-2km Balloting (Phase 2A Only)
- Who? Singaporean children of alumni (2024: SC >2km; 2022-23: SC 1-2km).
- Why? Priority goes to closer distances first.
- 2024 Example: 104 applicants for 90 seats – >2km families balloted.
B) SC <1km Balloting (Phases 2B & 2C)
- Harsh Reality: <1km applicants face ballots yearly (e.g., 2024: 29 vs 20 in 2B).
- Distance Hierarchy:
<1km (still ballots) → 1-2km (rarely gets in) → >2km (no chance in 2B/2C)
C) No Balloting (Phase 1 Only)
- Only siblings get guaranteed admission.
- 2024: 120 applicants for 210 seats = 90 leftover vacancies.
3. 2026 Winning Strategies (Based on Data)
For Alumni Families (Phase 2A)
✔ Move within 1-2km (2022-23 balloting was for this group).
⚠ >2km risk: 2024 saw balloting despite 90 seats (104 applicants).
For Volunteers/Community Leaders (Phase 2B)
✔ Complete 40+ volunteer hours early (limited slots).
✖ Even <1km isn’t safe – 2024 had 29 applicants for 20 seats.
For General Public (Phase 2C)
✔ Must live <1km + expect balloting (2024: 139 applicants for 44 seats).
✖ 1-2km applicants: Almost no chance since 2022.