SINGAPORE: The Primary 1 intake for the majority of primary schools will be cut over the next few years, starting with the upcoming P1 registration exercise, which will begin on Jun 30, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Wednesday (Apr 29).
MOE also said that the upcoming exercise will not be affected by the ongoing review of the Primary 1 registration framework.
“In response to changing demographics and new housing developments, MOE regularly adjusts the intakes of selected schools,” the ministry said in a media release.
“In view of the significant falling student cohort sizes in 2027 and the coming years, MOE will gradually reduce the P1 intake for the majority of primary schools over the next few years, starting from the 2026 P1 registration exercise.
“This will minimise the need for school mergers or relocations, and maintain a good geographical spread of primary schools for students across Singapore.”
MOE said that it will continue to review the demand for Primary 1 places based on birth cohort sizes as well as planned future housing developments, and will ensure that there are enough school places for every child at the national and regional levels.
The registration exercise for children entering Primary 1 in 2027 will begin on Jun 30 and run until Oct 30, MOE said.
