Data refreshed 1 Oct 2026 from official sources.
Total P1 places 2026
120
Phase 2C 2026
36 / 93
applied / places
P1 registration history
| Phase | Vacancies | Applied | Taken | Ballot | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 60 | 23 | 23 | No | 38% |
| Phase 2A | 37 | 4 | 4 | No | 11% |
| Phase 2B | 31 | 0 | 0 | No | 0% |
| Phase 2C | 93 | 36 | 36 | No | 39% |
| 2C Supp. | 57 | 25 | 25 | No | 44% |
| Phase 3 | 32 | — | — | No | 0% |
Ballot shows the furthest home-school distance band that still received a place when a phase was oversubscribed (Singapore citizens first, then PRs; within 1 km, then 1–2 km, then beyond).
Phase 2C: how close did you need to live?
- No ballot
- Within 1 km
- 1–2 km
- Beyond 2 km
Would we have got a place in Phase 2C?
- 2026: Place
- 2025: Place
- 2024: Place
- 2023: Place
Based on who was balloted each year. “Ballot” shows the share of that group who got a place. Past exercises only; from 2027 more Phase 2C places are reserved at larger schools.
Programmes, subjects and CCAs
Applied Learning Programme
- Interdisciplinary: Thinking Curriculum @Cantonment Primary School (TC@CPS)
Learning for Life Programme
- Music & Performing Arts/ Visual Arts & Design: PAVE LLP Performing Arts for Values and Excellence Learning for Life Programme
- Music & Performing Arts/ Visual Arts & Design: PAVE LLP; Performing Arts for Values and Excellence; Learning for Life Programme
Subjects offered (33)
- Art
- Bengali Language
- Chinese Language
- English Language
- FTGP
- Foundation Bengali Language
- Foundation Chinese Language
- Foundation English Language
- Foundation Gujarati Language
- Foundation Hindi Language
- Foundation Malay Language
- Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Punjabi Language
- Foundation Science
- Foundation Tamil Language
- Foundation Urdu Language
- Gujarati Language
- Higher Chinese Language
- Higher Malay Language
- Higher Tamil Language
- Hindi Language
- IPW
- Malay Language
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Punjabi Language
- Science
- Social Studies
- Tamil Language
- Urdu Language
- eCDQ(LPL)
- eCDQ(LSM)
Co-curricular activities (17)
Physical Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football
- Hockey
- Outdoor Adventure
- Volleyball
- Wushu
Visual and Performing Arts
- Choir
- Guitar Ensemble
- International Dance
- Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra
Clubs and Societies
- Creative Design Club
- Infocomm & Robotics
- Science Club
Uniformed Groups
- Scouts
Others
- Student Leadership (Peer Support)
- Student Leadership (Prefect)
Support for special educational needs
- Barrier-free accessibility
- Special Educational Needs Officers
- P1 TRANSIT (Social and Behavioural Needs)
Your child's journey
Secondary schools
- Outram Secondary School1.3 km
- CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent1.9 km
- Gan Eng Seng School2.4 km
- School of the Arts, Singapore (Secondary)2.8 km
- All secondary cut-off points
- PSLE score calculator
No affiliated secondary school. Posting is by PSLE score and choice order.
Nearby
Student care within 2 km
- Commit Learning Schoolhouse @ Cantonment Primary SchoolSCFA$240/mth6 m
- Commit Learning Schoolhouse @ Cantonment Primary SchoolSCFA$240/mth6 m
- Commit Learning Schoolhouse @ CHIJ (Kellock) - Cls Gaia Pte LtdSCFA$240/mth1.3 km
- Commit Learning Schoolhouse @ CHIJ (Kellock) - Cls Gaia Pte LtdSCFA$240/mth1.3 km
- Ace@Work Studentcare Pte Ltd (Radin Mas - 099840)SCFA$230/mth1.8 km
- Ace@Work Studentcare Pte Ltd (Radin Mas - 099840)SCFA$230/mth1.8 km
- Big Heart Student Care @ ZhangdeSCFA$290/mth1.8 km
- Big Heart Student Care @ ZhangdeSCFA$290/mth1.8 km
After-school care fills up early; check SCFA status if you qualify.
Preschools within 1 km
- PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru Blk 1e (Ds)184 m
- Star Learners @ Tanjong Pagar Pte. Ltd.276 m
- Mulberry Learning Centre@Tanjong Pagar Pte. Ltd276 m
- My First Skool295 m
- Superland Pre-School (100 Am)404 m
- Carpe Diem Springs Pte. Ltd.508 m
- The Little Skool-House International Pte Ltd547 m
- Superland Pre-School @ Kacc723 m
Secondary schools within 3 km
Contact and details
- Address
- 1 CANTONMENT CLOSE S88256
- Phone
- 65119555
- Website
- www.cantonmentpri.moe.edu.sg
- MRT
- Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park
- Buses
- 121, 167, 196
- Session
- Single session
- Nature
- Co-Ed School
- Type
- Government School
- Mother tongues
- CHINESE, MALAY, TAMIL
- School code
- 1256
- Principal
- MADAM FOO YIN PING GRACE
- Zone
- SOUTH
Source: MOE School Directory (data.gov.sg) (synced 1 Oct 2026); MOE SchoolFinder (synced 13 Sep 2026); MOE P1 vacancies and balloting
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