Entering Primary 1 registration in Singapore can be an emotional rollercoaster for many parents. By the time Phase 2C rolls around, anxiety peaks – because this is the phase where vacancies open up to all Singaporean and PR children who haven’t secured a place yet. It sounds like a last chance, and in some ways, it is. But more critically, Phase 2C is a gamble.
The Balloting Game
What makes Phase 2C feel like a lottery is the balloting system. If the number of applications exceeds the available vacancies for a school, a ballot is conducted. This means even if you live within 1km of the school, there’s still a risk you won’t get a place if too many other families do too.
In 2024, several schools saw intense competition during Phase 2C, with parents applying strategically, only to be left disappointed after balloting. That’s when Phase 2C Supplementary comes into play.
Phase 2C Supplementary: The Backup Plan
If you were unsuccessful in Phase 2C, Phase 2C Supplementary gives you another shot – but this time, with fewer options and more limited vacancies.
We’ve compiled a list of available schools in Phase 2C Supplementary, sorted by region to help you navigate this critical phase, we’ve compiled the full list of schools by region, including:
- Vacancy numbers
- Applicant figures
- Balloting status
- Town locations
Use this data to make strategic choices and secure a spot for your child.
Phase 2C Supplementary 2024 balloting and Statistics
📍 Central Region
Competitive but with hidden opportunities:
Popular over-balloted schools in Central Region
- Henry Park Primary (Bukit Timah) – Consistently oversubscribed; prioritizes <1km.
- Nanyang Primary (Bukit Timah) – Elite school with fierce competition.
| School | Vacancy | Applied | Balloting | Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blangah Rise | 82 | 8 | – | Bukit Merah |
| Cantonment | 86 | 21 | – | Bukit Merah |
| CHIJ (Kellock) | 88 | 38 | – | Bukit Merah |
| Gan Eng Seng | 90 | 17 | – | Bukit Merah |
| Bukit Timah | 59 | 52 | – | Bukit Timah |
| Canossa Catholic | 35 | 19 | – | Geylang |
| Geylang Methodist | 44 | 48 | SC>2 | Geylang |
| Haig Girls’ | 38 | 24 | – | Geylang |
| Bendemeer | 95 | 25 | – | Kallang |
| Farrer Park | 90 | 28 | – | Kallang |
| Ngee Ann | 23 | 34 | SC>2 | Marine Parade |
| New Town | 116 | 21 | – | Queenstown |
| Queenstown | 23 | 33 | SC<2# | Queenstown |
| Cedar | 111 | 43 | – | Toa Payoh |
| First Toa Payoh | 99 | 10 | – | Toa Payoh |
| Kheng Cheng | 34 | 38 | SC# | Toa Payoh |
| Marymount Convent | 161 | 78 | – | Toa Payoh |
| St. Gabriel’s | 20 | 34 | SC>2 | Toa Payoh |
| St. Stephen’s | 107 | 30 | – | Toa Payoh |
Key Insights:
- Toa Payoh had the most vacancies (e.g., Marymount Convent with 161 seats).
- Geylang Methodist and Ngee Ann required balloting for certain distances.
📍 East Region
Tampines and Bedok dominate:
Popular over-balloted schools in East Region
- Tao Nan School (Marine Parade) – SAP school with long balloting history.
- St. Hilda’s Primary (Tampines) – Strong alumni network.
| School | Vacancy | Applied | Balloting | Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedok Green | 79 | 30 | – | Bedok |
| Damai | 73 | 28 | – | Bedok |
| Opera Estate | 30 | 13 | – | Bedok |
| St. Anthony’s Canossian | 91 | 31 | – | Bedok |
| Telok Kurau | 57 | 29 | – | Bedok |
| CHIJ (Katong) | 67 | 13 | – | Katong |
| Casuarina | 51 | 20 | – | Pasir Ris |
| Meridian | 162 | 17 | – | Pasir Ris |
| Park View | 71 | 40 | – | Pasir Ris |
| White Sands | 2 | 12 | SC<1 | Pasir Ris |
| Changkat | 131 | 24 | – | Tampines |
| East Spring | 98 | 46 | – | Tampines |
| Tampines North | 130 | 160 | SC1-2 | Tampines |
| Yumin | 169 | 108 | – | Tampines |
Key Insights:
- Tampines North was highly oversubscribed (160 applicants for 130 seats).
- White Sands (Pasir Ris) had only 2 vacancies—avoid unless you live very close.
📍 North Region
Woodlands and Yishun hotspots:
Popular over-balloted schools in North Region
- Chongfu School (Yishun) – Popular due to affiliation with Chongfu Secondary.
- Xishan Primary (Yishun) – 107 applicants for 34 seats in 2024 (SC<1 ballot).
| School | Vacancy | Applied | Balloting | Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour | 93 | 74 | – | Sembawang |
| Northoaks | 161 | 17 | – | Sembawang |
| Evergreen | 21 | 28 | SC1-2 | Woodlands |
| Fuchun | 69 | 3 | – | Woodlands |
| Greenwood | 55 | 41 | – | Woodlands |
| Innova | 44 | 9 | – | Woodlands |
| Marsiling | 14 | 6 | – | Woodlands |
| Qihua | 86 | 6 | – | Woodlands |
| Si Ling | 79 | 2 | – | Woodlands |
| Woodgrove | 19 | 2 | – | Woodlands |
| Woodlands | 17 | 14 | – | Woodlands |
| Woodlands Ring | 32 | 10 | – | Woodlands |
| Ahmad Ibrahim | 138 | 22 | – | Yishun |
| Jiemin | 60 | 44 | – | Yishun |
| Peiying | 51 | 89 | SC1-2 | Yishun |
| Xishan | 34 | 107 | SC<1 | Yishun |
| Yishun | 68 | 74 | SC1-2 | Yishun |
Key Insights:
- Yishun schools like Xishan and Peiying faced heavy competition.
- Northoaks (Sembawang) had 161 vacancies but only 17 applicants—a potential sleeper pick.
📍 North-East Region
Punggol and Sengkang in high demand:
Popular over-balloted schools in North-East Region
- CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ (Primary) (Ang Mo Kio) – All-girls school with high prestige.
- Nan Chiau Primary (Sengkang) – SAP school; ballots even for <1km.
- Ai Tong School (Bishan) – SAP school with intense competition.
- Catholic High (Primary) (Bishan) – SAP school with high demand.
| School | Vacancy | Applied | Balloting | Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ang Mo Kio | 43 | 18 | – | Ang Mo Kio |
| Mayflower | 74 | 37 | – | Ang Mo Kio |
| Teck Ghee | 7 | 15 | SC<1 | Ang Mo Kio |
| Townsville | 96 | 11 | – | Ang Mo Kio |
| Montfort Junior | 90 | 42 | – | Hougang |
| Xinghua | 115 | 33 | – | Hougang |
| Yio Chu Kang | 101 | 108 | PR<1 | Hougang |
| Edgefield | 131 | 33 | – | Punggol |
| Greendale | 107 | 26 | – | Punggol |
| Punggol Cove | 79 | 60 | – | Punggol |
| Punggol View | 64 | 64 | – | Punggol |
| Anchor Green | 123 | 79 | – | Sengkang |
| Fern Green | 1 | 4 | SC<1 | Sengkang |
| Fernvale | 66 | 69 | SC>2 | Sengkang |
| North Spring | 82 | 35 | – | Sengkang |
| North Vista | 74 | 62 | – | Sengkang |
| Palm View | 69 | 61 | – | Sengkang |
| Seng Kang | 85 | 29 | – | Sengkang |
| Springdale | 5 | 17 | SC<1 | Sengkang |
| CHIJ Our Lady of Good Counsel | 64 | 65 | PR<2# | Serangoon |
Key Insights:
- Sengkang’s Fern Green had only 1 vacancy—extremely high risk.
- Anchor Green (123 seats) and Edgefield (131 seats) were safer options.
📍 West Region
Jurong and Bukit Batok lead in vacancies:
Popular over-balloted schools
- Rulang Primary (Jurong West) – SAP school with consistent balloting.
- Nan Hua Primary (Clementi) – Another SAP hotspot.
| School | Vacancy | Applied | Balloting | Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukit View | 173 | 178 | PR<1# | Bukit Batok |
| Lianhua | 211 | 75 | – | Bukit Batok |
| Zhonghua | 76 | 26 | – | Bukit Batok |
| Beacon | 65 | 13 | – | Bukit Panjang |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | 58 | 48 | – | Bukit Panjang |
| Greenridge | 61 | 10 | – | Bukit Panjang |
| West View | 32 | 30 | – | Bukit Panjang |
| Zhenghua | 18 | 37 | SC<1 | Bukit Panjang |
| Concord | 48 | 69 | SC1-2 | Chua Chu Kang |
| De La Salle | 9 | 10 | SC>2 | Chua Chu Kang |
| Teck Whye | 126 | 16 | – | Chua Chu Kang |
| Unity | 80 | 3 | – | Chua Chu Kang |
| Yew Tee | 58 | 8 | – | Chua Chu Kang |
| Clementi | 121 | 106 | – | Clementi |
| Pei Tong | 174 | 69 | – | Clementi |
| Fuhua | 132 | 38 | – | Jurong East |
| Jurong | 86 | 80 | – | Jurong East |
| Yuhua | 204 | 16 | – | Jurong East |
| Boon Lay Garden | 94 | 23 | – | Jurong West |
| Corporation | 81 | 27 | – | Jurong West |
| Jurong West | 17 | 25 | SC<1 | Jurong West |
| Lakeside | 26 | 35 | SC1-2 | Jurong West |
| West Grove | 92 | 46 | – | Jurong West |
| Xingnan | 42 | 19 | – | Jurong West |
Key Insights:
- Bukit View (178 applicants for 173 seats) was nearly full.
- Lianhua (211 seats) and Pei Tong (174 seats) had abundant vacancies.
Final Tips for Phase 2C Supplementary
- Avoid oversubscribed schools (e.g., Fern Green, White Sands).
- Target high-vacancy schools (e.g., Marymount Convent, Northoaks).
- Check balloting history—schools like Geylang Methodist often ballot.
- Act fast—supplementary vacancies disappear quickly!