Catholic High School (Primary Section)P1 Ballot History 2019–2025
Vacancies, applicants, and balloting · all phases · year by year
At a Glance — Catholic High School (Primary Section)
Quick answer for parents in a hurry
Catholic High School (Primary Section) balloted in Phase 2C in 7 of 7 covered years. Peak 2.29× oversubscription (2021). 2025 Phase 2C: 40 vac / 72 app.
Phase 2C — Vacancies vs Applicants
The gap between the two lines is the ballot pressure. Applicants above vacancies = balloted year.
P1 Registration Data — All Phases, 2019–2025
2019–2023: third-party archive, MOE-origin · 2024–2025: MOE official
| Year | Phase 1 | Phase 2A | Phase 2A1 | Phase 2A2 | Phase 2B | ★ KEY PHASEPhase 2C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025Latest | 0/0 — | 94/141 🎲 1.50× balloted | — | — | 20/35 🎲 1.75× balloted | 40/72 🎲 1.80× balloted |
2024official | 0/0 — | 110/131 🎲 1.19× balloted | — | — | 20/38 🎲 1.90× balloted | 46/54 🎲 1.17× balloted |
2023archive | 180/64 0.36× | 116/135 🎲 1.16× balloted | — | — | 20/29 🎲 1.45× balloted | 40/52 🎲 1.30× balloted |
2022archive | 180/70 0.39× | 110/149 🎲 1.35× balloted | — | — | 20/43 🎲 2.15× balloted | 40/68 🎲 1.70× balloted |
2021archive | 200/81 0.41× | — | 119/123 1.03× | 0/0 — | 20/35 🎲 1.75× balloted | 21/48 🎲 2.29× balloted |
2020archive | 200/70 0.35× | — | 130/125 0.96× | 5/11 2.20× | 21/41 🎲 1.95× balloted | 21/47 🎲 2.24× balloted |
2019archive | 200/89 0.45× | — | 111/104 0.94× | 7/14 2.00× | 20/37 🎲 1.85× balloted | 21/46 🎲 2.19× balloted |
Competition Analysis
Trend · Odds · Affiliation — what the numbers really mean
Trend (2019–2025)
Phase 2C competition at Catholic High School (Primary Section) has eased from its peak: the average ratio fell from 2.24× (2019–2021) to 1.42× (2023–2025), though Phase 2C has balloted in 3 of the 3 most recent covered years.
Odds & Distance
In 2025, Phase 2C applicants faced a ballot with 56% of applicants winning a place (40 vacancies, 72 applicants). Living within 1 km of the school via OneMap routing significantly improves ballot odds.
Check your distance to Catholic High School (Primary Section) using the P1 registration toolAffiliation & Phase 2A
Catholic High School (Primary Section) is affiliated with Catholic High School (Primary Section) and Catholic High School (Secondary), giving Phase 2A priority to children of alumni and staff of the affiliated school(s). This affiliation pathway reduces Phase 2C pressure for eligible families.
Other primary schools in Bishan
Ranked by 2025 Phase 2C competitiveness — most oversubscribed first
Numbers shown: vacancies / applicants · 2025 · Phase 2C only · click any school for its full 7-year history
Do you live within 1 km of Catholic High School (Primary Section)?
In Phase 2C, MOE allocates seats by distance band — < 1 km first, then 1–2 km, then > 2 km. If the school ballots, your band decides whether you're in the front of the queue or balloted with the back. Check the exact MOE-method road-distance with our free tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Catholic High School (Primary Section) P1 ballot
Did Catholic High School (Primary Section) ballot in Phase 2C in 2025?
Yes. In 2025, Phase 2C at Catholic High School (Primary Section) required a ballot — 72 families applied for 40 places. Distance from the school (measured by MOE/OneMap routing) is the tiebreaker within each distance band.
What is the most oversubscribed year on record for Catholic High School (Primary Section)?
The most competitive year on record is 2021, when Phase 2C at Catholic High School (Primary Section) saw 2.29 applicants per vacancy — the highest ratio across all phases and all years in this dataset.
Which phases at Catholic High School (Primary Section) have required a ballot historically?
Catholic High School (Primary Section) has triggered ballot in: Phase 2A (4 years), Phase 2B (7 years), Phase 2C (7 years). Families in earlier phases — especially those with sibling enrolment or parent alumni links — are largely unaffected by ballot.
Do earlier phases at Catholic High School (Primary Section) also face oversubscription?
Yes — Catholic High School (Primary Section) has seen ballot pressure extend beyond Phase 2C, with Phase 2B also oversubscribed in 7 year(s). Families who can qualify in Phase 2A or earlier will avoid the ballot entirely.
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