<![CDATA[[Tampines] Primary Schools]]>[Moderator's Note: For Balloting History of Tampines schools, click http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tampines.]


I am staying around Tampines area.I am looking for a good primary school for my son.Can anyone recommend?

2012 P1 Registration Balloting Statistics (SC<1km, 1km<SC<2km, SC>2km, PR<1km, 1km<PR<2km, PR>2km)

P2B

Changkat Primary
Chongzheng Primary
East Spring Primary
East View Primary
Gongshang Primary
Griffiths Primary
Junyuan Primary
Poi Ching
Qiaonan Primary
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=803044#p803044 - 20 applicants vs 11 places
Tampines North Primary
Tampines Primary
Yumin Primary

P2C

Changkat Primary
Chongzheng Primary
East Spring Primary
East View Primary
Gongshang Primary
Griffiths Primary
Junyuan Primary
Poi Ching
Qiaonan Primary
St Hilda’s Primary
Tampines North Primary
Tampines Primary
Yumin Primary

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/452/tampines-primary-schoolsRSS for NodeThu, 30 Apr 2026 12:08:52 GMTWed, 23 Apr 2008 02:50:23 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:50:36 GMT]]>@kew-lyserg

I would suggest that you check out the school by observing the kids during dismissal time. Personally, I’m not keen 😅

St Hilda’s is out of the equation for anyone staying out of 1km as the ballot is only for those staying within 1km.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2136595https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2136595Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:50:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:10:12 GMT]]>Hi parents,

Our son has the option to go MK at angsana. There aren’t a lot of information on Angsana Priamry School around. Would any parmets be able to advise whether it’s OK to place our son in Angsana Primary School.

We’d love for our son to go St Hilda’s, but we live within 2km of the school, so I tuink the chances are pretty low… Please advise. Thank you 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2136158https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2136158Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:10:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 01:32:46 GMT]]>Hi parents,


Planning for backup for my boy for pri 1 reg this year as we only have 2 schools <1km from our place which is Poi Ching and St Hilda 🥺

Can any parents from East Spring / Yumin advise on the school?

Or should I just give up on Poi Ching to go for Junyuan as past history shows that all can be allocated a seat for Junyuan 2C and I read recent reviews that Poi Chong’s new P is not that good.

Thanks for any advice!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2135439https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2135439Sun, 23 Jun 2024 01:32:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:48:20 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2077680\" time=\"1659934577\" user_id=\"3:

Don't forget that this year, Phase 2C has 20 more places from Phase 2A. So marginally, it would have increased 54 - 20 - 30 = 4 places more that last year 🙂

It appears that there are a lot more schools balloting in Phase 2C <1km this year. Probably because many parents failed the earlier phases and had to try for Phase 2C.
Chongzheng had 30 seats last year in 2C. It was given (or guaranteed) 10 more due to the rule change. The add'l 14 seats are a result of lower take up in 2B. I don't think it is correct to say the marginal change is 4 places. Regardless, the relevant information seems to be that at 54 seats it will still ballot < 1 km. This has narrowed the 1 km to 1-2 km range from 47-64 to 54-64.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2077686https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2077686Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:48:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:56:17 GMT]]>

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2077641\" time=\"1659875875\" user_id=\"188234:

Chongzheng ended up with 54 spots available in 2C, a few more than most of us expected (40-50 range). Still, ended up balloting < 1 km. The record stands as:

a) Ballot < 1 km:
2018 = 47 spots
2020 = 33 spots
2021 = 30 spots
2022 = 54 spots

b) Ballot 1-2 km:
2016 = 64 spots
2017 = 72 spots
2019 = 69 spots

Poi Ching, St Hilda's, and Gongshang are the other three balloting < 1 km (as usual).

Tampines Primary has 5 spots remaining for 2CS. Angsana is the next fewest at 31 spots available, which is quite a bit lower than prior years (likely due to new HDBs in the area and new building open for 2023 P1s).
Don't forget that this year, Phase 2C has 20 more places from Phase 2A. So marginally, it would have increased 54 - 20 - 30 = 4 places more that last year 🙂

It appears that there are a lot more schools balloting in Phase 2C <1km this year. Probably because many parents failed the earlier phases and had to try for Phase 2C.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2077680https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2077680Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:56:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:37:55 GMT]]>Chongzheng ended up with 54 spots available in 2C, a few more than most of us expected (40-50 range). Still, ended up balloting < 1 km. The record stands as:


a) Ballot < 1 km:
2018 = 47 spots
2020 = 33 spots
2021 = 30 spots
2022 = 54 spots

b) Ballot 1-2 km:
2016 = 64 spots
2017 = 72 spots
2019 = 69 spots

Poi Ching, St Hilda’s, and Gongshang are the other three balloting < 1 km (as usual).

Tampines Primary has 5 spots remaining for 2CS. Angsana is the next fewest at 31 spots available, which is quite a bit lower than prior years (likely due to new HDBs in the area and new building open for 2023 P1s).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2077641https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2077641Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:37:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:29:47 GMT]]>

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2076189\" time=\"1658838235\" user_id=\"188234:

For 2B, I think Hong Wen has been in the clear in recent years as well (i.e. no ballot). Similar to Poi Ching, 2C is < 1 km ballot.
Yea, forgot about that one. I think Hong Wen School case very similar to Poi Ching. Displaced from original site, don’t accept many PV, not many (youngish) GRL and small-ish clan.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076196https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076196Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:29:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:23:55 GMT]]>

floppy\" post_id=\"2076183\" time=\"1658833954\" user_id=\"97579:

1. Don’t accept many PV.
2. Don’t have many GRL.
3. Clan is small-ish, not comparable to the churches or SHHK.

Poi Ching and RGPS are the two oddities where SAP / GEP schools are concerned. They are the only two that rarely ballot at Phase 2B albeit for different reasons.

Phase 2C is a different ballgame though. Poi Ching will attract > 100 applicant.
For 2B, I think Hong Wen has been in the clear in recent years as well (i.e. no ballot). Similar to Poi Ching, 2C is < 1 km ballot.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076189https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076189Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:23:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:12:34 GMT]]>

Imp75\" post_id=\"2076180\" time=\"1658832895\" user_id=\"2358:

I am actually quite surprised to learn that Poi Ching has not required phase 2b balloting for the past 5y. Given that it is a SAP sch (I imagine all other SAP sch are really well demanded), I wonder why balloting is not required in phase 2b esp.since this year the 2b places are split 1/3 2/3 to phase 2c.
1. Don’t accept many PV.
2. Don’t have many GRL.
3. Clan is small-ish, not comparable to the churches or SHHK.

Poi Ching and RGPS are the two oddities where SAP / GEP schools are concerned. They are the only two that rarely ballot at Phase 2B albeit for different reasons.

Phase 2C is a different ballgame though. Poi Ching will attract > 100 applicant.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076183https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076183Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:12:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:54:55 GMT]]>I am actually quite surprised to learn that Poi Ching has not required phase 2b balloting for the past 5y. Given that it is a SAP sch (I imagine all other SAP sch are really well demanded), I wonder why balloting is not required in phase 2b esp.since this year the 2b places are split 1/3 2/3 to phase 2c.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076180https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076180Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:54:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:52:14 GMT]]>

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2076049\" time=\"1658758950\" user_id=\"188234:

...
(if we are lucky, floppy will reply telling us why)
...
:rotflmao:

I think it's not reasonable to gauge the popularity of a school by number of vacancies remaining alone. For example, many schools in Punggol has only 40 reserved places remaining for Phase 2C, do we really believe that they are more popular if they are relocated to Tampines to be with Poi Ching or Gongshang?

As highlighted by many, more learned friends such as yourself and Chief, there are many reasons why the number remaining is what we see. For a start, the size of the school's cohort is different. Poi Ching is a bigger school compared to the other two. However, this year, it didn't have as many Phase 1 intake compared to the other two (83 vs 89 and 91). If you consider Phase 2A as a proxy for popularity among PV and GRL (I doubt there are many applicants from the clan for Poi Ching as Singapore Futsing Association is not a big organisation), Poi Ching Phase 2A enrolment is comparable to Chongzheng (29 vs 32). Gongshang Phase 2A figures (59), on the other hand, is inflated due to *MK@Tampines.

At the end of the day, all three schools will be well oversubscribed in 2C. There will be more than a few musical chairs being played as people work out their best options among the four schools (the three plus St Hilda's). Expect to see ~100 SC < 1km for Poi Ching.

P/S: MK@Tampines has relocated and renamed to MK@Gongshang this year (2022). MK@Tampines used to operate under Blk 489C, Tampines Street 45. If my assumption is correct, MK@Gongshang should be larger (in size and intake) compared to MK@Tampines. Therefore, expect to see more Gongshang Phase 2A applicants next year.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076090https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076090Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:52:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:22:30 GMT]]>

hellomykp\" post_id=\"2075989\" time=\"1658729575\" user_id=\"174135:

just noticed that the Vacancy of 2C for Poi ching is around 100+, but chongzheng & gongshang (ard 50) for this year.
seems like chongzheng & gongshang are much more popular than poi ching?
anyone know the reasons ? cause the total vacancy?
I guess it depends on how you look at it, but I don't know that Chongzheng and Gongshang are more popular than Poi Ching.

Yes, Poi Ching has more seats available in 2C. This appears to be due to a) larger intake size (240 vs. 180 and 210) and b) a much lower uptake in 2A (alumni). I am not sure why the 2A participation is so low (if we are lucky, floppy will reply telling us why)? The school did relocate from Toa Payoh to Tampines in 2000 (low number of alumni that currently have primary 1 age kids or most are living in a different area?).

However, all three schools are well oversubscribed in 2C and Poi Ching actually has more applicants in 2B (maybe partly because there is more vacancy and don't need to risk ballot 😂 ).

At the end of the day, most (but not all) people in Tampines are within 1 km of one of these three or St Hilda's, and the standard operating procedure is to go ballot for one of them in 2C. For the people that are within 1 km of more than one of them, perhaps there is a slight preference?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076049https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076049Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:22:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:36:51 GMT]]>

hellomykp\" post_id=\"2075989\" time=\"1658729575\" user_id=\"174135:

just noticed that the Vacancy of 2C for Poi ching is around 100+, but chongzheng & gongshang (ard 50) for this year.
seems like chongzheng & gongshang are much more popular than poi ching?
anyone know the reasons ? cause the total vacancy?
Poi Ching has 17 applicants lesser in Phase 2B this year compared to last year. In the last 5 years, it has not required balloting in Phase 2B at all, and the Phase 2B status this year is actually quite normal for Poi Ching. There are fluctuations year on year; and I don't really see anything of concern for the school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075993https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075993Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:36:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:12:55 GMT]]>just noticed that the Vacancy of 2C for Poi ching is around 100+, but chongzheng & gongshang (ard 50) for this year.

seems like chongzheng & gongshang are much more popular than poi ching?
anyone know the reasons ? cause the total vacancy?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075989https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2075989Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:12:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:25:14 GMT]]>

BethnBelle\" post_id=\"2074624\" time=\"1657875496\" user_id=\"190415:

Other than Changkat (but I didn’t consider this at all😂) the rest are no different , it’s driving distance , yes, I will drive and send my daughter to school . So just try CZ first as there are few choices under 2cs, I don’t want to waste the 2C chance on East spring or yumin, just trying my luck .
Ultimately, if there's no chance for > 1km at CZ in Phase 2C, it's just a wasted opportunity. Schools like Tampines and Junyuan would not be available in Phase 2Cs for SC > 1km, if available at all.

However, if you have pretty much decided on East Spring for your daughter, I wish you luck trying for 0.1% chance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074626https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074626Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:25:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:58:16 GMT]]>

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2074615\" time=\"1657872712\" user_id=\"188234:

Based on the distances quoted, I'd assume Yumin and Tampines are closer than East Spring? You could try for one of those in 2C (would get Yumin although can probably also get it in 2CS) or just stick with Changkat if logistically it is the easiest (not sure if you drive)?

Like the others, I don't think Chongzheng will get out of 1 km. So question is whether you are losing anything by trying a low odds lottery ticket.
Other than Changkat (but I didn’t consider this at all😂) the rest are no different , it’s driving distance , yes, I will drive and send my daughter to school . So just try CZ first as there are few choices under 2cs, I don’t want to waste the 2C chance on East spring or yumin, just trying my luck .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074624https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074624Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:58:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:12:00 GMT]]>

BethnBelle\" post_id=\"2074611\" time=\"1657871976\" user_id=\"190415:

I have tried pv but unsuccessful .
And my add school within 1km only have Changkat, 1-2km are gongshang, chongzheng, Yumin, tampines , East spring , so I only can try for chongzheng under 2c as 2cs are available in East Spring.
I have no choice not I die die wan to bang wall 🤣
Based on what you said, Yumin, Tampines, Tampines North, Junyuan, Angsana, Changkat and East spring all can consider in 2C.

Ultimately, you will decide on your choice, we can only show you what we see.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074616https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074616Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:12:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:11:52 GMT]]>

BethnBelle\" post_id=\"2074611\" time=\"1657871976\" user_id=\"190415:

I have tried pv but unsuccessful .
And my add school within 1km only have Changkat, 1-2km are gongshang, chongzheng, Yumin, tampines , East spring , so I only can try for chongzheng under 2c as 2cs are available in East Spring.
I have no choice not I die die wan to bang wall 🤣
Based on the distances quoted, I'd assume Yumin and Tampines are closer than East Spring? You could try for one of those in 2C (would get Yumin although can probably also get it in 2CS) or just stick with Changkat if logistically it is the easiest (not sure if you drive)?

Like the others, I don't think Chongzheng will get out of 1 km. So question is whether you are losing anything by trying a low odds lottery ticket.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074615https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074615Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:11:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:59:36 GMT]]>

floppy\" post_id=\"2074569\" time=\"1657863806\" user_id=\"97579:

Chongzheng accepts PV, although we won't know how many they have accepted. My guess would be that at least 10 spots will be taken up by PV and GRL, leaving not more than 50 (40 + whatever balance from 2B) for Phase 2C.

With an expanded 1km radius, and Gongshang (within the same 1km) facing similar constraint as well, I don't think 1-2km will stand a chance. Would be best to aim for alternative or plan for 2Cs if you die-die want to bang wall.
I have tried pv but unsuccessful .
And my add school within 1km only have Changkat, 1-2km are gongshang, chongzheng, Yumin, tampines , East spring , so I only can try for chongzheng under 2c as 2cs are available in East Spring.
I have no choice not I die die wan to bang wall 🤣

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074611https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074611Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:59:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:03:11 GMT]]>

Lexy\" post_id=\"2074583\" time=\"1657867529\" user_id=\"12180:

Chongzheng 2B applicants ranging from 15 to 23 for the last 4 years.

If we use the lowest which is 15 for 2B, 2C will be left with 45 vacancies. The most recent year with similar vacancies was 2018, and it was balloting within 1km.

So far on record, Chongzheng was a school that required balloting within 1km with the exception of 2016, 2017 and 2019. All 3 years have vacancies of above 64 for the 3 years.

The new rule add some spots to Gongshang, St Hilda and Chongzheng, plus minus 60 in total, but doesn't seem to be able to cover all the applicants within 1km around the area. The new rule better the odds for those within 1km and maybe some lucky ones can go in via 1-2km (more likely Poi Ching).

At the moment, it looks likely Chongzheng will be balloting for those staying within 1km of the school in 2C.
floppy\" post_id=\"2074569\" time=\"1657863806\" user_id=\"97579:
Chongzheng accepts PV, although we won't know how many they have accepted. My guess would be that at least 10 spots will be taken up by PV and GRL, leaving not more than 50 (40 + whatever balance from 2B) for Phase 2C.

With an expanded 1km radius, and Gongshang (within the same 1km) facing similar constraint as well, I don't think 1-2km will stand a chance. Would be best to aim for alternative or plan for 2Cs if you die-die want to bang wall.

Excellent.
A lot more meat that what I've said :rotflmao:
But yah... we are all thinking along similar line...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074589https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074589Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:03:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:45:29 GMT]]>

BethnBelle\" post_id=\"2074555\" time=\"1657856994\" user_id=\"190415:

But 2c quota has increased right ?
Chongzheng 2B applicants ranging from 15 to 23 for the last 4 years.

If we use the lowest which is 15 for 2B, 2C will be left with 45 vacancies. The most recent year with similar vacancies was 2018, and it was balloting within 1km.

So far on record, Chongzheng was a school that required balloting within 1km with the exception of 2016, 2017 and 2019. All 3 years have vacancies of above 64 for the 3 years.

The new rule add some spots to Gongshang, St Hilda and Chongzheng, plus minus 60 in total, but doesn't seem to be able to cover all the applicants within 1km around the area. The new rule better the odds for those within 1km and maybe some lucky ones can go in via 1-2km (more likely Poi Ching).

At the moment, it looks likely Chongzheng will be balloting for those staying within 1km of the school in 2C.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074583https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074583Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:45:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:43:26 GMT]]>

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2074550\" time=\"1657854555\" user_id=\"188234:

Wait for some gurus to reply but I would think 1-2 km at Chongzheng may not even get to ballot (in 2C)?

2020 and 2021 the school ballot < 1 km with 30-33 spots available. 2019 ballot 1-2 km with 69 spots available.

Unclear how many spots will be taken up in 2B but spots available in 2C probably won't be more than 50 (and could be as low as 40).
Chongzheng accepts PV, although we won't know how many they have accepted. My guess would be that at least 10 spots will be taken up by PV and GRL, leaving not more than 50 (40 + whatever balance from 2B) for Phase 2C.

With an expanded 1km radius, and Gongshang (within the same 1km) facing similar constraint as well, I don't think 1-2km will stand a chance. Would be best to aim for alternative or plan for 2Cs if you die-die want to bang wall.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074569https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074569Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:43:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Fri, 15 Jul 2022 03:52:51 GMT]]>

BethnBelle\" post_id=\"2074554\" time=\"1657856980\" user_id=\"190415:

But 2c quota has increased right ?
Yes, but I've already accounted for that above. There are going to be minimum 20 seats in 2B and 40 seats in 2C. There may or may not be any leftover seats in 2B that get added on to the 40 seats in 2C (2B has consumed 15-23 seats in the last three years).

Hence, I'm not sure the situation is really that different from when it ballot < 1 km in 2020-2021 (30-33 seats available).

But see if others have thoughts.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074557https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074557Fri, 15 Jul 2022 03:52:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Tampines] Primary Schools on Fri, 15 Jul 2022 03:49:54 GMT]]>

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2074550\" time=\"1657854555\" user_id=\"188234:

Wait for some gurus to reply but I would think 1-2 km at Chongzheng may not even get to ballot (in 2C)?

2020 and 2021 the school ballot < 1 km with 30-33 spots available. 2019 ballot 1-2 km with 69 spots available.

Unclear how many spots will be taken up in 2B but spots available in 2C probably won't be more than 50 (and could be as low as 40).
But 2c quota has increased right ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074555https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2074555Fri, 15 Jul 2022 03:49:54 GMT