Cantonment Primary School

1 CANTONMENT CLOSE , 88256

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At a glance

Cantonment Primary School is a co-educational government school with a consistent academic profile that appeals to a wide range of Singaporean families seeking Primary 1 admission. This single-session school focuses on holistic growth, providing students with a diverse range of co-curricular activities.

School Type
Government School
Session Type
Single Session
Nearest MRT
Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park
Latest Ballot Year
2025
Government School Co-ed School Single Session sessions Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park
Estimated demand near this school: Low
Low

Directional estimate based on the recent average applied rate across ballot years, SingStat children aged 5 to 9 in the area, and nearby vacancies.

Latest ballot snapshot
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SingStat: 290 children aged 5 to 9 in Everton Park (subzone), 3.7% of the area.
Year
2025
Segment
N/A
Distance
N/A
Phases
N/A
Applied rate
57%
Average applied rate
18%
SingStat children (5 to 9)
290
SingStat share
3.7%
SingStat area
Everton Park (subzone)
Nearby vacancies (2km)
680
Children per vacancy
0.43:1
Scrape-backed ballot pressure from the latest cycle.
Everton Park (subzone). Use the average applied rate, the local child pool, and nearby vacancies together to judge pressure.
Principal

MADAM FOO YIN PING GRACE

Vice Principals

MRS JANE CHEAH, MR YEO SHO HOR

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Ballot Results

See each year at a glance, then compare phase-by-phase demand in a cleaner format.

Trend by Year

Applied rate and taken rate compared across ballot years.

Applied Rate Taken Rate
50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 100% 57% 57% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 100% 57% 57%
Recent format

Vacancy shows available places. Applied rate shows demand. When MOE marks a phase for balloting, the school was oversubscribed for that phase.

2025
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
150
Applied Rate
57%
Taken Rate
57%
Highest Demand
Phase 1
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S)
Vacancies 90 61 39 116 87
Applied 29 5 0 29 22
Taken 29 5 0 29 22
Taken Rate 32% 8% 0% 25% 25%
2024
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
150
Applied Rate
57%
Taken Rate
57%
Highest Demand
Phase 1
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 90 51 36 109 86 65
Applied 39 2 0 23 21 0
Taken 39 2 0 23 21 0
Taken Rate 43% 4% 0% 21% 24% 0%
2023
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
150
Applied Rate
73%
Taken Rate
73%
Highest Demand
Phase 1
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 90 45 34 100 60 41
Applied 45 4 2 40 19 0
Taken 45 4 2 40 19 0
Taken Rate 50% 9% 6% 40% 32% 0%
2022
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
180
Applied Rate
76%
Taken Rate
76%
Highest Demand
2C(S)
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 120 76 45 136 93 46
Applied 44 2 0 43 47 0
Taken 44 2 0 43 47 0
Taken Rate 37% 3% 0% 32% 51% 0%
Older format

Vacancy shows available places. Applied rate shows demand. When MOE marks a phase for balloting, the school was oversubscribed for that phase.

2021
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
66%
Taken Rate
66%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 200 140 140 89 177 113 83
Applied 60 0 2 1 66 30 0
Taken 60 0 2 1 66 30 0
Taken Rate 30% 0% 1% 1% 37% 27% 0%
2020
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
85%
Taken Rate
85%
Highest Demand
2C(S)
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 200 123 123 79 160 116 40
Applied 77 0 6 0 44 76 0
Taken 77 0 6 0 44 76 0
Taken Rate 39% 0% 5% 0% 28% 66% 0%
2019
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
180
Applied Rate
100%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C(S)
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 140 79 79 58 115 35 180
Applied 61 0 3 1 80 35 0
Taken 61 0 3 1 80 35 0
Taken Rate 44% 0% 4% 2% 70% 100% 0%
2018
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
210
Applied Rate
65%
Taken Rate
97%
Highest Demand
2C(S)
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 210 210 210 71 144 59 9
Applied 0 0 0 1 85 50 0
Taken 66 0 2 0 85 50 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 1% 59% 85% 0%
2017
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
210
Applied Rate
40%
Taken Rate
73%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 210 210 210 70 141 77 58
Applied 0 0 0 1 64 19 0
Taken 68 0 2 0 64 19 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 1% 45% 25% 0%
2016
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
210
Applied Rate
41%
Taken Rate
77%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 210 210 210 68 135 67 49
Applied 0 0 0 1 68 18 0
Taken 67 2 6 0 68 18 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 1% 50% 27% 0%
2015
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
210
Applied Rate
65%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C(S)
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 210 210 210 68 136 25 2
Applied 0 0 0 1 112 23 0
Taken 72 0 3 0 111 23 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 1% 82% 92% 0%
2014
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
58%
Taken Rate
85%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 88 174 80 37
Applied 0 0 0 2 95 43 0
Taken 64 0 0 2 94 43 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 2% 55% 54% 0%
2013
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
56%
Taken Rate
85%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 91 181 86 37
Applied 0 0 0 0 97 37 0
Taken 57 0 2 0 97 49 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 43% 0%
2012
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
84%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C(S)
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 97 190 31 240
Applied 0 0 0 3 160 38 0
Taken 44 0 3 3 160 31 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 3% 84% 123% 0%
2011
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
210
Applied Rate
63%
Taken Rate
78%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 210 210 210 95 189 93 46
Applied 0 0 0 0 96 36 0
Taken 19 0 2 0 96 47 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 0% 51% 39% 0%
2010
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
210
Applied Rate
43%
Taken Rate
44%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 210 210 210 104 208 134 40
Applied 0 0 0 0 74 16 0
Taken 0 0 2 0 74 16 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 0% 36% 12% 0%

School Reviews

Read Google and parent-contributed reviews for Cantonment Primary School, or share your own experience below.

"It's okay.. Teachers not bad but not good, (love my music teacher though) classes sometimes boring, sometimes fun, but nowadays there's so many bullying/fighting incidents, and some students act like gangsters. I really don't get why they have to do that though, what's the point? Yeah, you can hurt them but they won't learn their lesson from that. And nobody wants to get in trouble. Overall, fine."

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ste

March 27, 2025

"Thank you for the amazing experience you gave me in my school years. I appreciate your efforts in teaching me even if I caused quite a bit of trouble. I heard that there is now a construction to a shelter over the basketball court. Good luck :)"

evelyn lim

March 20, 2025

"amazing school but the toilets are dirty and the sinks are always full of stuff, no hate tho. im sure all toilets are like that. the canteens food is not the best. always raising the prices. imagine a bowl of ramen for 2.50 and it isn't even that nice. bring your own food."

aiden

January 19, 2025

"School Review The students at this school are absolutely amazimg, friendly, hardworking, and full of talent. They make the environment vibrant and enjoyable, creating a sense of camaraderie that's hard to find elsewhere. However, the teaching staff is a mixed bag. While some teachers are inspiring and dedicated, others can be dismissive, unapproachable, and downright unpleasant, which detracts from the overall learning experience.Another major drawback is the state of the toilets. It's almost impossible to step into them without being overwhelmed by the smell. Many toilets are often found with unflushed waste or dirty floors, which is both unhygienic and an embarrassment for a school of this caliber.In summary, the school has incredible students and great potential, but it seriously needs to address its teacher dynamics and sanitation issues."

Ziqin Lim

December 12, 2024

"This is an amazing school. My son is studying there. The teachers and principal, Mrs Mano are so patient and kind. Mrs Mano will stand at the gate and greet the kids most mornings and I saw her holding an umbrella sheltering the kids from rain. It is like a local international school. My son has friends from all over the world."

Mei Ling Lee

October 25, 2024

"Cantonment Primary: Aight, Not Bad So, I went to this school, Cantonment Primary, and it was... okay, I guess. Like, it wasn't the worst, but it wasn't the best either. You know what I mean? The teachers were cool. Some were funny, some were strict, but they were all pretty chill. The classes were kinda boring sometimes, but there were a few fun projects and field trips. And the canteen food... let's just say I didn't starve, but it wasn't exactly a feast either. The school grounds were nice, though. Lots of trees and open spaces to run around. And the location was pretty convenient, so getting to and from school wasn't a hassle. Overall, Cantonment Primary was just... average. If you're looking for a good school, it's definitely worth checking out. But if you're expecting something amazing, you might be disappointed."

Jayden Tham Zhan Ming

October 08, 2024

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