Based on MOE's own historical vacancy and balloting data, here's TAO NAN 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, TAO NAN SCHOOL's Phase 1 popularity index was 0.60× (300 vacancies for 179 applicants) — fewer children applied than there were places, so every applicant got in.
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Result | Balloted | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 300 | 179 | 179/179 (100%) | No | — |
| 2024 | 300 | 119 | 119/119 (100%) | No | — |
| 2023 | 300 | 183 | 183/183 (100%) | No | — |
| 2022 | 300 | 164 | 164/164 (100%) | No | — |
| 2021 | 320 | 174 | 174/174 (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, TAO NAN SCHOOL's Phase 2A popularity index was 1.19× (108 vacancies for 129 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. If your application is unsuccessful, you can register again in your next eligible phase.
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Result | Balloted | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 108 | 129 | 108/129 (84%) | Yes | SC >2km |
| 2025 | 122 | 156 | 122/156 (78%) | Yes | SC >2km |
| 2024 | 181 | 148 | 148/148 (100%) | No | — |
| 2023 | 117 | 138 | 117/138 (85%) | Yes | SC >2km |
| 2022 | 136 | 127 | 127/127 (100%) | No | — |
| 2021 | 146 | 119 | 119/119 (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, TAO NAN SCHOOL's Phase 2B popularity index was 2.00× (20 vacancies for 40 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 within 1km of the school.
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Result | Balloted | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 40 | 20/40 (50%) | Yes | SC <1km |
| 2025 | 20 | 63 | 20/63 (32%) | Yes | SC <1km |
| 2024 | 31 | 62 | 31/62 (50%) | Yes | SC <1km |
| 2023 | 20 | 68 | 20/68 (29%) | Yes | SC <1km |
| 2022 | 23 | 61 | 23/61 (38%) | Yes | SC <1km |
| 2021 | 27 | 31 | 27/31 (87%) | No | — |
Open registration for any child not yet registered at a primary school. Priority is by home-school distance.
In 2026, TAO NAN SCHOOL's Phase 2C popularity index was 1.36× (42 vacancies for 57 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 within 1km of the school.
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Result | Balloted | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 57 | 42/57 (74%) | Yes | SC <1km |
| 2025 | 45 | 81 | 45/81 (56%) | Yes | SC <1km |
| 2024 | 66 | 86 | 66/86 (77%) | Yes | SC <1km |
| 2023 | 41 | 95 | 41/95 (43%) | Yes | SC <1km |
| 2022 | 47 | 99 | 47/99 (47%) | Yes | SC <1km |
| 2021 | 20 | 57 | 20/57 (35%) | Yes | SC <1km |
For children still not registered anywhere after Phase 2C, at schools that still have vacancies.
No published vacancy/applicant figures are available for Phase 2C Supplementary at TAO NAN SCHOOL yet.
| Year | Vacancies | Applicants | Result | Balloted | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 23 | 48 | 23/48 (48%) | Yes | SC <1km |
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