The Phase 2A primary school registration exercise for 2023 saw significant competition, with 27 schools requiring balloting due to more applicants than available vacancies. This phase is reserved for children whose parents are alumni, active community leaders, or meet other specific criteria. Below is the complete list of schools, along with their vacancies, applicant numbers, and balloting details.
Complete List of Schools That Balloted in Phase 2A (2023)
| School | Vacancies | Applicants | Balloting Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic High School | 116 | 135 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ | 80 | 103 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| Fairfield Methodist | 94 | 103 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| Frontier Primary | 81 | 88 | PR<1 (PR within 1km) |
| Gongshang Primary | 46 | 163 | SC<1 (Within 1km) |
| Holy Innocents’ Primary | 103 | 115 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| Horizon Primary | 77 | 105 | SC<1 (Within 1km) |
| Huamin Primary | 79 | 90 | SC1-2 (Between 1-2km) |
| Jing Shan Primary | 39 | 51 | SC1-2 (Between 1-2km) |
| Jurong West Primary | 63 | 65 | PR<1 (PR within 1km) |
| Nan Hua Primary | 65 | 96 | SC1-2 (Between 1-2km) |
| Nanyang Primary | 149 | 171 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| Naval Base Primary | 66 | 100 | SC<1 (Within 1km) |
| Pei Hwa Presbyterian | 62 | 93 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| Princess Elizabeth Primary | 53 | 89 | SC<1 (Within 1km) |
| Punggol Green Primary | 73 | 98 | SC<1 (Within 1km) |
| Red Swastika School | 86 | 112 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| Riverside Primary | 63 | 70 | PR<1 (PR within 1km) |
| Rosyth School | 75 | 120 | SC1-2 (Between 1-2km) |
| Rulang Primary | 88 | 102 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| Sengkang Green Primary | 92 | 121 | SC<1 (Within 1km) |
| South View Primary | 89 | 105 | SC1-2 (Between 1-2km) |
| St. Hilda’s Primary | 103 | 113 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| Tao Nan School | 117 | 138 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| Temasek Primary | 56 | 59 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
| Wellington Primary | 72 | 85 | SC1-2 (Between 1-2km) |
| Yangzheng Primary | 34 | 38 | SC>2 (Beyond 2km) |
Key Observations
1. Most Competitive Schools
- Gongshang Primary: 46 vacancies vs. 163 applicants (Balloting: SC within 1km).
- Rosyth School: 75 vacancies vs. 120 applicants (Balloting: SC between 1-2km).
- Sengkang Green Primary: 92 vacancies vs. 121 applicants (Balloting: SC within 1km).
2. High-Demand Elite Schools
- Nanyang Primary, Catholic High, and CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ all balloted for SC applicants beyond 2km.
3. PR Balloting
- Schools like Frontier, Jurong West, and Riverside had balloting for PR applicants within 1km.
4. Geographic Trends
- SC within 1km was the most common balloting category, affecting schools like Gongshang, Horizon, and Princess Elizabeth.
- SC between 1-2km saw competition in Nan Hua, Rosyth, and South View.
Conclusion
The 2023 Phase 2A registration highlighted intense competition, especially in popular schools like Gongshang and Rosyth. Parents should consider proximity, alumni status, and past balloting trends when planning for future phases.
Did your child’s school ballot in Phase 2A 2023? Share your experience in the comments!
(Data sourced from MOE Phase 2A 2023 registration figures.)