Based on MOE's own historical vacancy and balloting data, here's BUKIT TIMAH PRIMARY SCHOOL's Primary 1 (P1) registration outlook for each phase of the registration exercise.
For a child who has a sibling already studying at this school.
In 2025, BUKIT TIMAH PRIMARY SCHOOL's Phase 1 popularity index was 0.35× (120 vacancies for 42 applicants) — fewer children applied than there were places, so every applicant got in.
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Result | Balloted | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120 | 42 | 42/42 (100%) | No | — |
| 2024 | 120 | 44 | 44/44 (100%) | No | — |
| 2023 | 120 | 64 | 64/64 (100%) | No | — |
| 2022 | 130 | 59 | 59/59 (100%) | No | — |
| 2021 | 170 | 63 | 63/63 (100%) | No | — |
For a child whose parent or sibling is a former student of the school, whose parent sits on the School Advisory/Management Committee or is school staff, or who attends the school's MOE Kindergarten.
In 2026, BUKIT TIMAH PRIMARY SCHOOL's Phase 2A popularity index was 0.10× (60 vacancies for 6 applicants) — fewer children applied than there were places, so every applicant got in. Applicant figure is Straits Times' own estimate for a school that did not ballot - MOE had not yet published an official count at scrape time.
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Result | Balloted | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | 6 | 6/6 (100%) | No | — |
| 2025 | 78 | 6 | 6/6 (100%) | No | — |
| 2024 | 76 | 8 | 8/8 (100%) | No | — |
| 2023 | 56 | 7 | 7/7 (100%) | No | — |
| 2022 | 71 | 6 | 6/6 (100%) | No | — |
| 2021 | 107 | 1 | 1/1 (100%) | No | — |
For a child whose parent has volunteered 40+ hours at the school, is endorsed by a church/clan linked to the school, or is an active grassroots leader.
In 2026, BUKIT TIMAH PRIMARY SCHOOL's Phase 2B popularity index was 0.03× (38 vacancies for 1 applicants) — fewer children applied than there were places, so every applicant got in.
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Result | Balloted | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 1 | 1/1 (100%) | No | — |
| 2025 | 44 | 0 | — | No | — |
| 2024 | 43 | 1 | 1/1 (100%) | No | — |
| 2023 | 36 | 1 | 1/1 (100%) | No | — |
| 2022 | 42 | 1 | 1/1 (100%) | No | — |
| 2021 | 106 | 5 | 5/5 (100%) | No | — |
Open registration for any child not yet registered at a primary school. Priority is by home-school distance.
In 2026, BUKIT TIMAH PRIMARY SCHOOL's Phase 2C popularity index was 1.01× (113 vacancies for 114 applicants) — more children applied than there were places, so some applicants were turned away or balloted for entry. Balloting will be conducted because there is a cap on the intake of PR children.All Singapore Citizen children are admitted to the school.
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Result | Balloted | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 113 | 114 | 113/114 (99%) | Yes | PR |
| 2025 | 132 | 104 | 104/104 (100%) | Yes | PR >2km |
| 2024 | 129 | 73 | 73/73 (100%) | Yes | PR >2km |
| 2023 | 111 | 71 | 71/71 (100%) | No | — |
| 2022 | 124 | 81 | 81/81 (100%) | Yes | PR >2km |
| 2021 | 71 | 0 | — | No | — |
For children still not registered anywhere after Phase 2C, at schools that still have vacancies.
In 2026, BUKIT TIMAH PRIMARY SCHOOL's Phase 2C Supplementary popularity index was 1.38× (16 vacancies for 22 applicants) — more children applied than there were places, so some applicants were turned away or balloted for entry. Balloting will be conducted for Singapore Citizen children residing outside 2km of the school.
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Result | Balloted | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 22 | 16/22 (73%) | Yes | SC >2km |
| 2025 | 39 | 63 | 39/63 (62%) | Yes | SC 1-2km |
| 2024 | 59 | 52 | 52/52 (100%) | No | — |
| 2023 | 40 | 66 | 40/66 (61%) | Yes | SC 1-2km |
| 2022 | 45 | 63 | 45/63 (71%) | Yes | SC 1-2km |
| 2021 | 142 | 81 | 81/81 (100%) | No | — |
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