Hardest Primary Schools to Get Into
Ranked by Phase 2C demand ratio (applicants ÷ places taken) · Based on 2024 MOE data
How We Rank School Difficulty
Schools are ranked by how hard they are to get into during Phase 2C of the P1 registration — the main open ballot phase available to all Singapore Citizens and PRs. The “demand ratio” measures the number of Phase 2C applicants divided by the number of places taken.
A ratio of 3.0x means 3 families applied for every 1 place — extremely competitive. Schools with ratios above 1.0x triggered balloting, where admission depends on home-school distance priority (within 1km, 1–2km, beyond 2km).
Year-over-year trends show whether a school is getting harder or easier to get into compared to the previous year. An ↑ arrow means increased demand; ↓ means demand eased.
Note: Difficulty to get in does not indicate school quality. Many excellent schools have available places because they are newer or in less densely populated areas. The best school for your child depends on fit, not popularity.