St Andrews Junior School

2 FRANCIS THOMAS DRIVE, 359337

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At a glance

St. Andrews Junior School, a single-session government-aided boys' school, is a choice destination for parents seeking a well-rounded primary education.

School Type
Government-aided Sch
Session Type
Single Session
Nearest MRT
Potong Pasir,Toa Payoh
Latest Ballot Year
2025
Government-aided Sch Boys' School Single Session sessions Nearest MRT: Potong Pasir,Toa Payoh
Estimated demand near this school: High
High

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: 450 children aged 5 to 9 in Potong Pasir (subzone), 3.8% of the area.
Year
2025
Segment
SC within 1km
Distance
within 1km
Phases
2C
Applied rate
109%
Average applied rate
52%
SingStat children (5 to 9)
450
SingStat share
3.8%
SingStat area
Potong Pasir (subzone)
Nearby vacancies (2km)
1,470
Children per vacancy
0.31:1
MOE balloted SC within 1km in 2025 in phases 2C.
Potong Pasir (subzone). Most relevant if your child is SC within 1km.
Principal

Mdm Tan Quee Wah Elsie (Mrs Elsie Poey)

Vice Principals

Miss Hew Yi Qian Caroline, Mdm Stephanie Lim Mei Fong

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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
90% 100% 110% 120% 130% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 116% 101% 109% 100% 90% 100% 110% 120% 130% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 116% 101% 109% 100%
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
240
Applied Rate
109%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Balloting
Yes
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S)
Vacancies 180 132 39 84 0
Applied 48 76 33 104 0
Taken 48 76 33 84 0
Taken Rate 27% 58% 85% 124% -
Balloting - - - Yes -
Vacancies for ballot - - - 84 -
Balloting applicants - - - 85 -
Balloted group - - - SC within 1km -
MOE balloting notes

MOE ballots only when applicants exceed remaining vacancies. The table above shows the phase counts and whether SC or PR had to ballot for each phase.

Highest demand: 2C at 124%
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2C · SC within 1km
Balloted group (SC/PR)

Singapore Citizen children residing within 1km of the school.

2024
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
116%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 180 128 42 92 240 240
Applied 52 62 35 130 0 0
Taken 52 62 35 92 0 0
Taken Rate 29% 48% 83% 141% 0% 0%
2023
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
105%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 180 125 45 103 240 240
Applied 55 49 36 113 0 0
Taken 55 49 36 103 0 0
Taken Rate 31% 39% 80% 110% 0% 0%
2022
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
118%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 180 118 37 82 240 240
Applied 62 66 31 124 0 0
Taken 62 66 31 82 0 0
Taken Rate 34% 56% 84% 151% 0% 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
118%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 200 129 82 45 64 240 240
Applied 72 47 34 25 105 0 0
Taken 72 47 34 25 64 0 0
Taken Rate 36% 36% 41% 56% 164% 0% 0%
2020
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
115%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 200 152 110 66 89 240 240
Applied 48 42 19 44 122 0 0
Taken 48 42 19 44 89 0 0
Taken Rate 24% 28% 17% 67% 137% 0% 0%
2019
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
116%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 200 135 94 51 68 240 240
Applied 65 41 34 35 104 0 0
Taken 65 41 34 35 68 0 0
Taken Rate 33% 30% 36% 69% 153% 0% 0%
2018
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
59%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 51 53 240 240
Applied 0 0 0 64 78 0 0
Taken 71 32 36 48 53 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 125% 147% 0% 0%
2017
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
63%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 60 61 240 240
Applied 0 0 0 73 79 0 0
Taken 57 26 38 58 61 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 122% 130% 0% 0%
2016
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
57%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2B
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 57 63 240 240
Applied 0 0 0 67 70 0 0
Taken 69 23 34 51 63 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 118% 111% 0% 0%
2015
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
60%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 64 65 240 240
Applied 0 0 0 67 77 0 0
Taken 62 19 32 62 65 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 105% 118% 0% 0%
2014
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
63%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2B
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 54 55 240 240
Applied 0 0 0 76 76 0 0
Taken 64 27 41 53 55 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 141% 138% 0% 0%
2013
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
59%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 56 55 240 240
Applied 0 0 0 67 75 0 0
Taken 74 19 36 56 55 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 120% 136% 0% 0%
2012
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
56%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 58 58 240 240
Applied 0 0 0 64 70 0 0
Taken 63 23 38 58 58 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 110% 121% 0% 0%
2011
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
67%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 63 62 240 240
Applied 0 0 0 77 84 0 0
Taken 61 18 36 63 62 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 122% 135% 0% 0%
2010
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
240
Applied Rate
66%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 240 240 72 71 240 240
Applied 0 0 0 79 79 0 0
Taken 49 16 32 72 71 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 110% 111% 0% 0%

School Reviews

Read Google and parent-contributed reviews for St Andrews Junior School, or share your own experience below.

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Educators at St. Andrew’s Junior School As a parent of a child at St. Andrew’s Junior School, I am deeply impressed and profoundly grateful for the exceptional dedication and professionalism of the teachers here, particularly Teacher Oriana Ying and Teacher Amanda Lye. These educators are truly rare gems in the teaching profession, setting a high standard for what it means to be an outstanding role model in the field of education. Teacher Oriana Ying, who teaches Mandarin, and Teacher Amanda Lye, who teaches English, go above and beyond in nurturing the learning, development, and well-being of their students. They approach every child with warmth, patience, and care, ensuring they feel supported and valued in their education journey. Their innovative PAL teaching methods and genuine passion for their roles empower children to build valuable skills, both academically and personally, that will serve them well into the future. As a parent, it brings immense comfort to know that my child is in the hands of educators who prioritize safety, growth, and holistic development while fostering our children a love for learning. Teachers Oriana Ying and Amanda Lye are not just educators; they are mentors, motivators, and protectors of our children’s potential. To the school’s management and the Ministry of Education: we need more educators like Teacher Oriana Ying and Teacher Amanda Lye. Their dedication is a shining example of what every parent hopes for in their child’s education—a safe, enriching, and inspiring environment where students thrive. Thank you to these remarkable teachers for their invaluable contributions to the lives of their students and for embodying the true spirit of education."

N Ricebunny

January 15, 2025

"I would like to express my heart filled gratitude towards the school. As an ex-student, I have came to realize how much this school has built the foundation of my values and reasoning. I truly thank all the teachers who guided me through my 6 years at the school."

Justin Ng Zhi Jie (Sji)

January 06, 2025

"Very good school nice friends but some are ver annoying the teachers are nice but some are a bit to strict and some are just a bit bad. Overall it is very good"

Lucas Tan

October 12, 2024

"Decent school with nice classmates but some are extremely annoying most teachers are nice but one of my teachers are not very smart(can’t say who) as he got his own question that he set wrong and the PSLE practice paper question wrong But the facility’s are wonderful love the field but the canteen is only ok"

Isaac Chen Le Ci (Sass)

August 08, 2024

"Very nice school amazing. My both boys are from here . My elder one secure very good in Psle and get to IP but in his heart Saint Andrew’s is always there . How much love they give to there student is amazing."

Pranita Agarwal

June 10, 2024

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