Here is a full-phase analysis (2021–2024) of ACS (Junior) Primary One (P1) registration, covering Phases 1, 2A(1), 2A(2), 2B, 2C, and 2C(S) to help you understand trends and odds going into 2025.
🎓 ACS (Junior) P1 Registration Analysis (2021–2024)
📊 Overview Table
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88 | 97 | 19 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 270 |
| 2022 | 78 | 112 | – | 27 | 53 | 0 | 270 |
| 2023 | 76 | 101 | – | 31 | 62 | 0 | 270 |
| 2024 | 75 | 102 | – | 31 | 63 | 0 | 270 |
📝 Note: Phase 2A was consolidated from 2A(1) & 2A(2) into a single Phase 2A in 2022.
🔍 Phase-by-Phase Analysis
📌 Phase 1 – Sibling Priority
| Year | Applicants | Places Taken |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88 | 88 |
| 2022 | 78 | 78 |
| 2023 | 76 | 76 |
| 2024 | 75 | 75 |
Insights:
- Consistently takes up ~75–88 places annually.
- Slight downward trend; reflects gradual reduction in sibling cases.
- But still takes ~28% of the school’s intake each year.
🏫 Phase 2A – Alumni, Affiliates, Staff
| Year | Applicants | Places Taken | Balloting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97 + 19 | 97 + 19 | No |
| 2022 | 112 | 112 | No |
| 2023 | 101 | 101 | No |
| 2024 | 102 | 102 | No |
Insights:
- No balloting needed in Phase 2A across all years.
- Strong and stable alumni demand (~100 each year).
- Takes ~37–41% of the intake, showing heavy alumni affiliation strength.
🤝 Phase 2B – Volunteers, Church, Clan Associations
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Oversubscribed? | Balloting Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 54 | ✅ Yes | SC < 1km |
| 2022 | 27 | 57 | ✅ Yes | SC < 1km |
| 2023 | 31 | 52 | ✅ Yes | SC < 1km |
| 2024 | 31 | 50 | ✅ Yes | SC < 1km |
Insights:
- Always oversubscribed, every year since 2021.
- Balloting for SC <1km is the norm, not the exception.
- High consistent demand for limited slots (only ~30 places/year).
- Odds are tough, even for SCs living nearby.
📍 Phase 2C – Open to All Singapore Citizens & PRs
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Oversubscribed? | Balloting Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 51 | ✅ Yes | SC < 1km |
| 2022 | 53 | 69 | ✅ Yes | SC < 1km |
| 2023 | 62 | 79 | ✅ Yes | SC > 2km |
| 2024 | 63 | 76 | ✅ Yes | SC 1–2km |
Insights:
- Always oversubscribed, with increasing competition year-on-year.
- In 2023, even SCs beyond 2km needed balloting (very rare).
- In 2024, balloting happened for SCs between 1–2km.
- Demand rising in this phase—despite being “open”, odds are low unless you live within 1km and are a Singapore Citizen.
🚫 Phase 2C(S) – Supplementary Balloting
| Year | Vacancy | Applicants | Occurred? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | ❌ No |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | ❌ No |
| 2023 | 0 | – | ❌ No |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | ❌ No |
Insights:
- No surplus places were available in 2C(S) in the past 4 years.
- Every slot filled by Phase 2C — no opportunities for this phase.
- Not expected to be activated in 2025 either.
📌 Overall Vacancy Allocation Summary
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88 | 116 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 270 |
| 2022 | 78 | 112 | 27 | 53 | 0 | 270 |
| 2023 | 76 | 101 | 31 | 62 | 0 | 270 |
| 2024 | 75 | 102 | 31 | 63 | 0 | 270 |
Observation:
- Phase 1 + 2A consistently take up ~65–70% of places.
- Leaves very limited availability for general public via Phases 2B and 2C.
🔮 2025 Outlook
| Phase | Odds Summary |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Safe if sibling enrolled. Places likely around 70–80. |
| 2A | Safe for alumni. No balloting in last 4 years. |
| 2B | High risk. Balloting for SC <1km expected again. |
| 2C | Very high risk. Even SCs living 1–2km away may ballot. |
| 2C(S) | No chance. Not opened since 2021. |
🧠 Final Takeaways
- ACS (Junior) is one of the most oversubscribed boys’ schools in Singapore.
- Most secure entries are via Phase 1 and Phase 2A (sibling/alumni).
- For everyone else:
- Live within 1km or higher chance of rejection.
- Even with priority, balloting odds are steep.
Category: 2025