Your P1 Registration FAQ: Answering Top Questions with Data

We tackle the most common questions about P1 registration—from phase competitiveness to home-school distance—with clear, data-driven answers.

Published on July 30, 2025

Key Dates for P1 Registration 2025

Registration Periods

Phase	Dates
Phase 1	July 1st to July 3rd 2025
Phase 2A	July 10th to July 11th 2025
Phase 2B	July 21st to July 22nd 2025
Phase 2C	July 29th to July 31st 2025
Phase 2C Supp.	Aug 18th to 19th 2025

Results Announcement

Phase	Date
Phase 1	Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Phase 2A	Friday, 18 July 2025
Phase 2B	Monday, 28 July 2025
Phase 2C	Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Phase 2C Supp.	Thursday, 28 August 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Phases & Eligibility

Home-School Distance

Volunteering & Affiliations

Balloting & Your Chances

We hope this data-driven FAQ helps you feel more confident as you plan your P1 registration strategy. Use our tools to explore individual schools and find the best fit for your family!

Key Dates for P1 Registration 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a school is a good fit for my child's personality and interests?

Should I aim for a popular "top" school or a neighbourhood school?

What are SAP (Special Assistance Plan) schools, and should I consider them?

How important are a school's specific CCAs and niche programs?

Phases & Eligibility

Which registration phase do I qualify for, and what does it mean?

Is it better to register in an earlier phase like 2A or 2B, or is Phase 2C okay?

Which phase is the most competitive?

If I qualify for Phase 2A, is my child's spot guaranteed?

Home-School Distance

How is the home-school distance (1km, 1-2km, >2km) officially measured?

Does living within 1km guarantee my child a spot in the school?

What are my chances if I live just outside the 2km radius?

Should I move to be closer to my preferred school? When do I need to have moved by?

Volunteering & Affiliations

Is it worth doing parent volunteering for Phase 2B? Does it guarantee a spot?

How many hours of volunteering are required, and what kind of work is expected?

Besides volunteering, what other affiliations qualify for Phase 2B?

Balloting & Your Chances

How exactly does the balloting process work? Is it completely random?

What are my realistic chances if my chosen school and phase historically require balloting?

What happens if I am unsuccessful in the ballot? What are my next steps?

As a Singapore Citizen vs. a Permanent Resident, how does my priority differ?