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Singapore Primary 1 Registration Phase 2C Results and Balloting Overview

Phase 2C of Singapore's Primary 1 (P1) registration exercise is a crucial stage for many parents, as it is open to all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who have not yet secured a primary school spot for their child ⁶⁹. This phase often involves balloting due to high demand in certain schools.

Current Status of Phase 2C (2026 Registration)

For the 2026 P1 registration exercise, the Phase 2C results have shown significant competition. As of the latest updates, there were 13,102 applications for 17,193 available spots in Phase 2C. Out of the 179 primary schools in Singapore, 79 schools were oversubscribed, meaning they received more applications than available places, and consequently, 73 of these were confirmed for balloting ¹.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) updates the vacancies for all 179 primary schools for Phase 2C, with these updates typically available by 1 PM on the results announcement day ⁵.

How Balloting Works in Phase 2C

Balloting occurs when the number of applicants exceeds the available vacancies in any registration phase, including Phase 2C ⁷. The process prioritizes based on citizenship and distance from the school:

1. Singapore Citizens residing within 1 km of the school.
2. Singapore Citizens residing between 1 km and 2 km of the school.
3. Singapore Citizens residing outside 2 km of the school.
4. Permanent Residents residing within 1 km of the school.
5. Permanent Residents residing between 1 km and 2 km of the school.
6. Permanent Residents residing outside 2 km of the school.

If the number of applicants within a specific distance category still exceeds the remaining vacancies, a computerised ballot is conducted to determine who gets a spot ⁴.

Checking Phase 2C Results

Parents can check the registration results for Phase 2C through the P1 Registration Portal starting from 8 AM on the results announcement day ²¹⁰. They will also receive an SMS notification regarding the outcome of their application ².

Context of P1 Registration Phases

The P1 registration exercise is structured into several phases, each with specific eligibility criteria ⁹:

• Phase 1: For children with siblings currently enrolled in the school ⁹.
• Phase 2A: For children whose parents are former students or members of the school's alumni association, or whose parents are members of the School Advisory Committee ³⁹.
• Phase 2B: For children whose parents have volunteered at the school for at least one year, are members of the school's church/clan association, or endorsed by the school ⁶⁹. In the 2026 exercise, 31 schools were oversubscribed in Phase 2B, requiring balloting ⁵.
• Phase 2C: Open to all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who have not yet registered their child in a primary school ⁶⁹.
• Phase 2C Supplementary: For children who could not secure a place in Phase 2C ⁹.

Parents often strategize by volunteering at target schools years in advance to qualify for priority phases like 2B, highlighting the competitive nature of securing a spot in preferred schools ⁶.