Primary 1 registration: Nearly half of all primary schools oversubscribed in Phase 2C
Phase 2C is open to all students and is usually the most competitive. Use CNA's interactive table to find the results for every primary school.
Nearly half of Singapore's primary schools are oversubscribed in Phase 2C of this year's Primary 1 registration, according to data from the Ministry of Education (MOE). Of the 179 schools accepting students, 79 are oversubscribed, with 73 requiring a ballot. Phase 2C is the most competitive phase, open to all children and reserving 40 spots per school.
The most oversubscribed school was Princess Elizabeth Primary in Bukit Batok, with 159 applicants for 40 spots. Other highly sought-after schools include Northland Primary in Yishun and Nan Hua Primary. Registration for Phase 2C opened on July 28 and closed on July 30. Priority admission is given to Singaporeans living closest to the school, followed by permanent residents.
MOE reduced the Primary 1 intake for most schools earlier this year, cutting 1,460 spots overall compared to 2025.
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