Planning for the 2026 Primary 1 Registration Exercise in Yishun?
This complete guide helps parents make well-informed decisions by analyzing MOE balloting trends from 2022 to 2024.
📘 MOE Primary 1 Registration Phases Explained
Before we dive into the rankings, here’s a quick refresher on the MOE P1 Registration Phases:
- Phase 1: For children with a sibling in the school. (Guaranteed spot – no balloting needed)
- Phase 2A: For children whose parents are alumni or school staff. (Often needs balloting at popular schools)
- Phase 2B: For parent volunteers or those with grassroots/religious affiliations. (Sometimes needs balloting)
- Phase 2C: Open to all Singapore Citizens and PRs who don’t qualify for earlier phases. (Almost always needs balloting at popular schools)
📌 Understanding the Numbers
“Applicant-to-Vacancy Ratio (A:V)” tells us how competitive a school is:
- If 100 kids apply for 50 spots, the ratio is:
👉 100 ÷ 50 = 2.0 → That’s an A:V ratio of 2.0:1 (very competitive) - If 60 kids apply for 80 spots, the ratio is:
👉 60 ÷ 80 = 0.75 → A:V ratio of 0.75:1 (less competitive)
🏆 Yishun Primary School Rankings (2026 Intake)
Phase 2A A:V Ratios (Alumni/Affiliated Priority)
| School | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Ibrahim | 0.05:1 | 0.09:1 | 0.07:1 | Never balloted |
| Chongfu | 0.98:1 | 0.62:1 | 0.86:1 | Rising demand |
| Huamin | 1.27:1 | 1.14:1 | 0.65:1 | SC1-2 in 2023 |
| Jiemin | 0.24:1 | 0.21:1 | 0.48:1 | |
| Naval Base | 1.40:1 | 1.52:1 | 0.58:1 | SC<1 yearly |
| North View | 1.08:1 | 0.78:1 | 0.15:1 | |
| Northland | 0.76:1 | 0.95:1 | 1.03:1 | SC>2 in 2022 |
| Peiying | 0.28:1 | 0.32:1 | 0.27:1 | |
| Xishan | 0.28:1 | 0.33:1 | 0.16:1 | |
| Yishun | 0.55:1 | 0.23:1 | 0.27:1 |
Phase 2B A:V Ratios (Community Volunteers)
| School | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Ibrahim | 0.00:1 | 0.00:1 | 0.00:1 | |
| Chongfu | 2.52:1 | 1.51:1 | 2.04:1 | SC<1 yearly |
| Huamin | 0.10:1 | 0.05:1 | 0.06:1 | |
| Jiemin | 0.00:1 | 0.00:1 | 0.04:1 | |
| Naval Base | 0.05:1 | 0.10:1 | 0.03:1 | |
| North View | 0.00:1 | 0.00:1 | 0.00:1 | |
| Northland | 0.79:1 | 1.05:1 | 1.10:1 | SC<1# in 2023 |
| Peiying | 0.00:1 | 0.00:1 | 0.00:1 | |
| Xishan | 0.00:1 | 0.05:1 | 0.03:1 | |
| Yishun | 0.03:1 | 0.02:1 | 0.00:1 |
Phase 2C A:V Ratios (Public Phase)
| School | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Ibrahim | 0.17:1 | 0.17:1 | 0.24:1 | |
| Chongfu | 3.56:1 | 1.56:1 | 3.20:1 | SC<1 yearly |
| Huamin | 1.62:1 | 1.56:1 | 1.19:1 | SC<1 yearly |
| Jiemin | 0.48:1 | 0.43:1 | 0.75:1 | |
| Naval Base | 1.15:1 | 1.53:1 | 1.10:1 | PR<1 in 2022 |
| North View | 1.79:1 | 1.19:1 | 0.83:1 | |
| Northland | 2.74:1 | 4.55:1 | 4.74:1 | SC<1 yearly |
| Peiying | 0.48:1 | 0.40:1 | 0.42:1 | |
| Xishan | 0.70:1 | 0.37:1 | 0.54:1 | |
| Yishun | 0.31:1 | 0.38:1 | 0.42:1 |
Key Insights
- Most Competitive Schools:
- Chongfu: Extremely high 2C ratios (peaked at 4.55:1 in 2023)
- Northland: Consistently high demand (2C: 2.74-4.74:1)
- Huamin/Naval Base: High competition in multiple phases
- Safest Choices:
- Ahmad Ibrahim: All phases ≤0.24:1
- Jiemin/Peiying/Yishun: Consistently low ratios
- Volatility Alert:
- North View: Rising 2C competition (0.83:1 → 1.79:1)
- Huamin: 2A ratio doubled from 2022 to 2024 (0.65:1 → 1.27:1)
- Balloting Patterns:
- SC<1 is most common trigger (8 instances)
- Chongfu has highest 2B competition (2.52:1 in 2024)
Recommendations:
- Priority Access (2A): Target Ahmad Ibrahim/Jiemin (ratios ≤0.24:1)
- Community Phase (2B): Avoid Chongfu (extremely competitive)
- Public Phase (2C): Prepare for balloting at Chongfu/Northland
- Emerging Choice: North View (rising 2C demand)
🏆 Balloting Details by School
Here’s the complete breakdown of balloting groups (SC/PR by distance) for each phase and year, presented clearly for parents:
Balloting Group Key
- SC<1 – Singapore Citizens living <1km
- SC1-2 – Singapore Citizens living 1-2km
- SC>2 – Singapore Citizens living >2km
- PR<1 – Permanent Residents living <1km
- PR1-2 – Permanent Residents living 1-2km
- PR>2 – Permanent Residents living >2km
Phase 2A Balloting Details
(Alumni/affiliated priority)
| School | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Ibrahim | – | – | – | Never |
| Chongfu | – | – | – | Never |
| Huamin | SC<1 | SC1-2 | – | Occasional |
| Jiemin | – | – | – | Never |
| Naval Base | SC<1 | SC<1 | SC<1 | Annual |
| North View | SC1-2 | – | – | New (2024) |
| Northland | – | – | SC>2 | Once (2022) |
| Peiying | – | – | – | Never |
| Xishan | – | – | – | Never |
| Yishun | – | – | – | Never |
Key Observations:
- Only Naval Base requires annual balloting (SC<1 every year)
- Huamin changed criteria from SC1-2 (2023) to SC<1 (2024)
- Northland had one-time SC>2 balloting in 2022
Phase 2B Balloting Details
(Community volunteers)
| School | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Ibrahim | – | – | – | Never |
| Chongfu | SC<1 | SC<1 | SC<1 | Annual |
| Huamin | – | – | – | Never |
| Jiemin | – | – | – | Never |
| Naval Base | – | – | – | Never |
| North View | – | – | – | Never |
| Northland | – | SC<1# | – | Once (2023) |
| Peiying | – | – | – | Never |
| Xishan | – | – | – | Never |
| Yishun | – | – | – | Never |
Key Observations:
- Chongfu is the only school with yearly balloting (SC<1)
- Northland had one-time SC<1# balloting in 2023
Phase 2C Balloting Details
(Public phase)
| School | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Ibrahim | – | – | – | Never |
| Chongfu | SC<1 | SC<1 | SC<1 | Annual |
| Huamin | SC<1 | SC<1 | SC<1 | Annual |
| Jiemin | – | – | SC<2# | Once (2022) |
| Naval Base | SC1-2 | SC<1 | PR<1 | Annual* |
| Northland | SC<1 | SC<1 | SC<1 | Annual |
| North View | – | – | SC<1 | Once (2022) |
| Peiying | – | – | – | Never |
| Xishan | – | – | – | Never |
| Yishun | – | – | – | Never |
Key Observations:
- 4 schools ballot annually in 2C:
- Chongfu, Huamin, Naval Base, Northland (all SC<1 except Naval Base 2024: SC1-2)
- Naval Base has changing criteria (PR<1 in 2022 → SC<1 in 2023 → SC1-2 in 2024)
- North View only balloted once (2022)
🧭 2025–2026 P1 Registration: Strategy Guide for Parents in Yishun
🗓️ Phase-by-Phase Tips:
- Phase 1 (Siblings):
- 📌 Best bet: Ahmad Ibrahim or Yishun Primary
- Phase 2A (Alumni/Staff):
- ⭐ Target: Chongfu (if eligible)
- ⚠️ Avoid: Northland (historically oversubscribed)
- Phase 2B (Volunteers/Community):
- ✅ Volunteer early for Chongfu if aiming high
- 🔒 Most other schools didn’t require balloting
- Phase 2C (Open Registration):
- 🚫 Avoid: Chongfu, Northland
- 🛡️ Safe Picks: Ahmad Ibrahim, Yishun Primary
🔮 Yishun 2026 Admission Forecast
| Category | Schools |
|---|---|
| High Balloting Risk | Chongfu, Northland |
| Rising Popularity | North View, Xishan |
| Low Competition (Safe) | Ahmad Ibrahim, Yishun |
🧠 Recommended School Selection Strategies
- Aggressive Strategy:
- Apply for elite schools (Chongfu) in Phase 2A or 2B
- Balanced Strategy:
- Choose schools like Peiying or Jiemin with manageable demand
- Conservative Strategy:
- Prioritize Ahmad Ibrahim or Yishun Primary for low-stress admissions
📌 Final Tip for Parents in Yishun
Keep an eye on MOE’s 2025 updates—if North View’s trend continues, it could become a high-demand school by 2026!