For expat families in Singapore, securing a spot in a primary school for your child can be a challenging process, especially during the later phases of the Primary 1 (P1) registration. However, some schools consistently have vacancies even in Phase 3, which is the first phase where foreign nationals are eligible to apply.
Based on the 2024 P1 registration data, here are schools that have historically remained available for foreigners due to lower demand or higher vacancies:
Schools With Vacancies in Phase 3 (2024)
These schools had available spots in Phase 3, making them more accessible for foreign applicants:
Why These Schools?
Some factors that contribute to availability in Phase 3:
- Lower local demand (fewer Singaporean/PR applicants in earlier phases).
- Location (some are in less central areas, reducing competition).
- Smaller cohort sizes (fewer applicants overall).
Tips for Foreign Parents
- Apply early in Phase 3 – Spots can fill quickly, even in less competitive schools.
- Consider proximity – Living near the school may improve chances.
- Have backup options – Some schools may have only a handful of spots.
| School Name | Vacancies (2024) | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School | 116 | Yishun |
| Anchor Green Primary School | 44 | Sengkang |
| Ang Mo Kio Primary School | 25 | Ang Mo Kio |
| Beacon Primary School | 52 | Bukit Panjang |
| Bedok Green Primary School | 49 | Bedok |
| Bendemeer Primary School | 70 | Kallang |
| Blangah Rise Primary School | 74 | Bukit Merah |
| Boon Lay Garden Primary School | 71 | Jurong West |
| Bukit Timah Primary School | 7 | Bukit Timah |
| Canossa Catholic Primary School | 16 | Geylang |
| Cantonment Primary School | 65 | Bukit Merah |
| Casuarina Primary School | 31 | Pasir Ris |
| Cedar Primary School | 68 | Toa Payoh |
| Changkat Primary School | 107 | Tampines |
| CHIJ (Katong) Primary | 54 | Katong |
| CHIJ (Kellock) | 50 | Bukit Merah |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | 10 | Bukit Panjang |
| Clementi Primary School | 15 | Clementi |
| Corporation Primary School | 54 | Jurong West |
| Damai Primary School | 45 | Bedok |
| East Spring Primary School | 52 | Tampines |
| Edgefield Primary School | 98 | Punggol |
| Endeavour Primary School | 19 | Sembawang |
| Farrer Park Primary School | 62 | Kallang |
| First Toa Payoh Primary School | 89 | Toa Payoh |
| Fuchun Primary School | 66 | Woodlands |
| Fuhua Primary School | 94 | Jurong East |
| Gan Eng Seng Primary School | 73 | Bukit Merah |
| Greendale Primary School | 81 | Punggol |
| Greenridge Primary School | 51 | Bukit Panjang |
| Greenwood Primary School | 14 | Woodlands |
| Haig Girls’ School | 14 | Geylang |
| Innova Primary School | 35 | Woodlands |
| Jiemin Primary School | 16 | Yishun |
| Jurong Primary School | 6 | Jurong East |
| Lianhua Primary School | 136 | Bukit Batok |
| Marsiling Primary School | 8 | Woodlands |
| Marymount Convent School | 83 | Toa Payoh |
| Mayflower Primary School | 37 | Ang Mo Kio |
| Meridian Primary School | 145 | Pasir Ris |
| Montfort Junior School | 48 | Hougang |
| New Town Primary School | 95 | Queenstown |
| North Spring Primary School | 47 | Sengkang |
| North Vista Primary School | 12 | Sengkang |
| Northoaks Primary School | 144 | Sembawang |
| Opera Estate Primary School | 17 | Bedok |
| Palm View Primary School | 8 | Sengkang |
| Park View Primary School | 31 | Pasir Ris |
| Pei Tong Primary School | 105 | Clementi |
| Punggol Cove Primary School | 19 | Punggol |
| Qihua Primary School | 80 | Woodlands |
| Seng Kang Primary School | 56 | Sengkang |
| Si Ling Primary School | 77 | Woodlands |
| St. Anthony’s Canossian Primary | 60 | Bedok |
| St. Stephen’s School | 77 | Bedok |
| Telok Kurau Primary School | 28 | Bedok |
| Townsville Primary School | 85 | Ang Mo Kio |
| Unity Primary School | 77 | Chua Chu Kang |
| West Grove Primary School | 46 | Jurong West |
| West View Primary School | 2 | Bukit Panjang |
| Woodgrove Primary School | 17 | Woodlands |
| Woodlands Primary School | 3 | Woodlands |
| Woodlands Ring Primary School | 22 | Woodlands |
| Xinghua Primary School | 82 | Hougang |
| Xingnan Primary School | 23 | Jurong West |
| Yew Tee Primary School | 50 | Chua Chu Kang |
| Yuhua Primary School | 188 | Jurong East |
| Yumin Primary School | 61 | Tampines |
| Zhonghua Primary School | 50 | Serangoon |
Notes:
- Vacancies are based on Phase 3 availability (2024).
- Area is derived from the second dataset.
- Schools with ≤20 vacancies (e.g., West View, Jurong, Bukit Timah) are typically more competitive.
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