Hong Wen SchoolP1 Ballot History 2019–2025
Vacancies, applicants, and balloting · all phases · year by year
At a Glance — Hong Wen School
Quick answer for parents in a hurry
Hong Wen School balloted in Phase 2C in 7 of 7 covered years. Peak 2.47× oversubscription (2025). 2025 Phase 2C: 62 vac / 153 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 — | 62/38 0.61× | — | — | 28/23 0.82× | 62/153 🎲 2.47× balloted |
2024official | 0/0 — | 72/38 0.53× | — | — | 32/26 0.81× | 71/124 🎲 1.75× balloted |
2023archive | 150/82 0.55× | 69/34 0.49× | — | — | 32/30 0.94× | 69/151 🎲 2.19× balloted |
2022archive | 150/74 0.49× | 77/29 0.38× | — | — | 36/27 0.75× | 83/135 🎲 1.63× balloted |
2021archive | 170/83 0.49× | — | 87/17 0.20× | 70/22 0.31× | 45/19 0.42× | 71/149 🎲 2.10× balloted |
2020archive | 170/75 0.44× | — | 95/11 0.12× | 84/24 0.29× | 50/27 0.54× | 73/138 🎲 1.89× balloted |
2019archive | 170/84 0.49× | — | 86/8 0.09× | 78/23 0.29× | 48/33 0.69× | 64/116 🎲 1.81× balloted |
Competition Analysis
Trend · Odds · Affiliation — what the numbers really mean
Trend (2019–2025)
Demand for places at Hong Wen School via Phase 2C has grown markedly — the average oversubscription ratio rose from 1.93× in 2019–2021 to 2.13× in 2023–2025.
Odds & Distance
In 2025, Phase 2C applicants faced a ballot with 41% of applicants winning a place (62 vacancies, 153 applicants). Living within 1 km of the school via OneMap routing significantly improves ballot odds.
Check your distance to Hong Wen School using the P1 registration toolAffiliation & Phase 2A
Hong Wen School does not hold a formal MOE secondary-school affiliation, so Phase 2A priority is determined by sibling enrolment and parent/staff connections.
Other primary schools in Kallang
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 Hong Wen School?
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 Hong Wen School P1 ballot
Did Hong Wen School ballot in Phase 2C in 2025?
Yes. In 2025, Phase 2C at Hong Wen School required a ballot — 153 families applied for 62 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 Hong Wen School?
The most competitive year on record is 2025, when Phase 2C at Hong Wen School saw 2.47 applicants per vacancy — the highest ratio across all phases and all years in this dataset.
Which phases at Hong Wen School have required a ballot historically?
Hong Wen School has triggered ballot in: 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 Hong Wen School also face oversubscription?
Yes — Hong Wen School has seen ballot pressure extend beyond Phase 2C. Families who can qualify in Phase 2A or earlier will avoid the ballot entirely.
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