Kong Hwa SchoolP1 Ballot History 2019–2025
Vacancies, applicants, and balloting · all phases · year by year
At a Glance — Kong Hwa School
Quick answer for parents in a hurry
Kong Hwa School balloted in Phase 2C in 7 of 7 covered years. Peak 2.41× oversubscription (2025). 2025 Phase 2C: 49 vac / 118 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 — | 97/84 0.87× | — | — | 24/49 🎲 2.04× balloted | 49/118 🎲 2.41× balloted |
2024official | 0/0 — | 110/61 0.56× | — | — | 36/71 🎲 1.97× balloted | 74/110 🎲 1.49× balloted |
2023archive | 210/110 0.52× | 100/74 0.74× | — | — | 29/57 🎲 1.97× balloted | 57/84 🎲 1.47× balloted |
2022archive | 210/99 0.47× | 111/75 0.68× | — | — | 32/65 🎲 2.03× balloted | 64/129 🎲 2.02× balloted |
2021archive | 230/129 0.56× | — | 101/31 0.31× | 70/26 0.37× | 43/45 🎲 1.05× balloted | 42/72 🎲 1.71× balloted |
2020archive | 230/115 0.50× | — | 116/43 0.37× | 73/31 0.42× | 42/41 0.98× | 44/91 🎲 2.07× balloted |
2019archive | 230/106 0.46× | — | 124/33 0.27× | 91/29 0.32× | 51/43 0.84× | 61/79 🎲 1.29× balloted |
Competition Analysis
Trend · Odds · Affiliation — what the numbers really mean
Trend (2019–2025)
Phase 2C competition at Kong Hwa School has held broadly steady, averaging 1.69× in 2019–2021 and 1.79× in 2023–2025 — persistent oversubscription without a clear trend in either direction.
Odds & Distance
In 2025, Phase 2C applicants faced a ballot with 42% of applicants winning a place (49 vacancies, 118 applicants). Living within 1 km of the school via OneMap routing significantly improves ballot odds.
Check your distance to Kong Hwa School using the P1 registration toolAffiliation & Phase 2A
Kong Hwa 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 Geylang
Ranked by 2025 Phase 2C competitiveness — most oversubscribed first
- 1Maha Bodhi School2.55×
- 2Haig Girls' School0.85×
- 3Canossa Catholic Primary School0.57×
Numbers shown: vacancies / applicants · 2025 · Phase 2C only · click any school for its full 7-year history
Do you live within 1 km of Kong Hwa 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 Kong Hwa School P1 ballot
Did Kong Hwa School ballot in Phase 2C in 2025?
Yes. In 2025, Phase 2C at Kong Hwa School required a ballot — 118 families applied for 49 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 Kong Hwa School?
The most competitive year on record is 2025, when Phase 2C at Kong Hwa School saw 2.41 applicants per vacancy — the highest ratio across all phases and all years in this dataset.
Which phases at Kong Hwa School have required a ballot historically?
Kong Hwa School has triggered ballot in: Phase 2B (5 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 Kong Hwa School also face oversubscription?
Yes — Kong Hwa School has seen ballot pressure extend beyond Phase 2C, with Phase 2B also oversubscribed in 5 year(s). Families who can qualify in Phase 2A or earlier will avoid the ballot entirely.
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