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The 2025 Primary 1 (P1) registration exercise has made one thing crystal clear:👉 Distance is now the key factor in securing a place at popular schools. From Phase 2A through 2C, more schools than ever required balloting, and even families living within 1 km of their preferred school had to rely on luck. As parents…
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,…
The Real Reason Young Families Are Flocking Here If you’ve been browsing for HDB BTO flats in Yishun, you might have noticed something interesting—Northland, North View, and Huamin Primary Schools are consistently oversubscribed during the Primary 1 registration exercise. Is it because they’re top-performing schools? Not quite. The real reason is geography, not prestige.Thousands of…
In Singapore’s highly competitive Primary 1 (P1) registration system, one rule stands out as especially powerful: living within 1km of a school gives your child the highest priority — even above alumni, volunteers, and grassroots leaders in certain phases. But what many parents don’t realise until it’s too late is that this <1km rule has…
Nan Chiau Primary School (NCPS) is a highly sought-after SAP (Special Assistance Plan) school in Singapore, renowned for its strong Chinese bilingual program and academic excellence. With competitive registration phases, parents need a strategic approach to secure a spot for their child. This guide analyzes the latest Phase 2B and 2C balloting trends (2022-2024) and provides actionable…
It’s a uniquely Singaporean obsession: school rankings. Even at the primary school level—when kids are just 6 or 7 years old—parents start eyeing the “top” schools. But let’s be honest: primary school rankings are all crap. Unlike secondary schools where clear indicators like Cut-Off Points (COP) help us distinguish between Raffles Institution and neighborhood schools,…
The Primary 1 (P1) registration journey is one of the most important milestones for parents in Singapore. With various phases, school preferences, and the possibility of balloting, it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. Updated : 2025 Phase 1 result is out … Updated : 2025 Phase 1 result is out ……
When Singaporean parents think of elite primary schools, names like ACS, Nanyang, St. Nicholas Girls’, MGS, and Catholic High immediately come to mind. These schools have brand prestige, Special Assistance Plan (SAP) status, and strong affiliations. But there’s one non-SAP, non-affiliated school quietly making waves in the west: Princess Elizabeth Primary School (PEPS). Despite lacking…
Every year, parents eagerly await the Primary 1 registration balloting results to gauge the competitiveness of Singapore’s top primary schools. While official 2025 balloting data won’t be available until next year, we can project potential rankings based on 2024 Phase 2C demand trends. with the 2024 Phase 2C balloting data, we’ve ranked the top 100 most sought-after schools by calculating…
Getting your child into a top primary school in Singapore is highly competitive—so much so that even being a parent volunteer (PV) doesn’t guarantee a spot. Many popular schools require balloting in Phase 2B, meaning parents who put in the mandatory 40 hours of service still face uncertainty. Important Note: Not all popular schools accept parent volunteers! Some…