Primary 1 registration process in 2026<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nThese 31 schools are among 33 that are oversubscribed, meaning they received more applications than places available.<\/p>\n
Nanyang Primary School in Bukit Timah is the most oversubscribed in Phase 2B, with 52 children vying for 20 spots.<\/p>\n
It is followed by Ai Tong School in Bishan and Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School in Bukit Batok, with 51 and 46 applicants respectively, vying for 20 spots in each school.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Education (MOE) updated the latest registration figures on its website on July 23 for Phase 2B, which ended on July 21 at 4.30pm. Results for this phase will be out on July 27.<\/p>\n
MOE said that 81.6 per cent of the schools will not be conducting balloting.<\/p>\n
Phase 2B is for parents with strong school or community ties \u2013 those who volunteer at the school, are endorsed by an affiliated church or clan, or are endorsed as active community leaders. At this stage of the exercise in 2025, 29 schools conducted balloting.<\/p>\n
Of the 31 schools conducting balloting in 2026, 22 will do so for children who are Singapore citizens residing within 1km of the school.<\/p>\n
Five will conduct balloting for children who are Singapore citizens residing between 1km and 2km from the school, while four will do so for those living more than 2km away.<\/p>\n
The remaining two oversubscribed schools will not hold a ballot as they have enough vacancies for all applicants in priority categories.<\/p>\n
These schools are Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) and Canossa Catholic Primary School.<\/p>\n