Ai Tong School

100 Bright Hill Drive , 579646

64547672

At a glance

Located in the heart of Bishan, Ai Tong School has a reputation for academic excellence and a rich history dating back to 1912. With an application rate of 140% for Primary 1, securing a place here is highly competitive.

School Type
Government-aided Sch
Session Type
Single Session
Nearest MRT
Bishan MRT
Latest Ballot Year
2025
Government-aided Sch Co-ed School Single Session sessions Nearest MRT: Bishan MRT SAP school
Principal

MR WONG JIA WANG

Vice Principals

MR YAK BENG WEI, MR CHIU SHEK MAN PHILIP

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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
95% 108% 120% 133% 145% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 109% 101% 136% 101%
Recent format

Vacancy shows available places. Applied rate shows demand. Taken rate above 100% means the phase was oversubscribed.

2025
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
300
Applied Rate
136%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2B
Highest demand: 2B at 310%
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 109 20 43 0 0
Applied 131 134 62 81 0 0
Taken 131 109 20 43 0 0
Taken Rate 55% 123% 310% 188% - -
2024
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
300
Applied Rate
140%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2B
Highest demand: 2B at 265%
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 108 20 41 300 300
Applied 132 141 53 94 0 0
Taken 132 108 20 41 0 0
Taken Rate 55% 131% 265% 229% 0% 0%
2023
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
300
Applied Rate
123%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2B
Highest demand: 2B at 255%
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 126 22 45 300 300
Applied 114 120 56 78 0 0
Taken 114 120 22 45 0 0
Taken Rate 48% 95% 255% 173% 0% 0%
2022
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
300
Applied Rate
137%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2B
Highest demand: 2B at 240%
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 240 110 20 42 300 300
Applied 130 146 48 86 0 0
Taken 130 110 20 42 0 0
Taken Rate 54% 133% 240% 205% 0% 0%
Older format

Vacancy shows available places. Applied rate shows demand. Taken rate above 100% means the phase was oversubscribed.

2021
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
300
Applied Rate
121%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 330%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 260 113 300 20 20 300 300
Applied 147 113 0 38 66 0 0
Taken 147 113 0 20 20 0 0
Taken Rate 57% 100% 0% 190% 330% 0% 0%
2020
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
300
Applied Rate
124%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2A(2)
Highest demand: 2A(2) at 322%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 260 117 9 20 20 300 300
Applied 143 110 29 27 64 0 0
Taken 143 110 9 20 20 0 0
Taken Rate 55% 94% 322% 135% 320% 0% 0%
2019
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
300
Applied Rate
109%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 183%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 260 139 55 31 30 300 300
Applied 121 84 36 32 55 0 0
Taken 121 84 36 31 30 0 0
Taken Rate 47% 60% 65% 103% 183% 0% 0%
2018
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
27%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 273%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 21 22 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 28 60 0 0
Taken 165 109 15 19 22 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 133% 273% 0% 0%
2017
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
24%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 136%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 29 33 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 35 45 0 0
Taken 138 97 37 25 33 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 121% 136% 0% 0%
2016
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
28%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 151%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 35 37 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 36 56 0 0
Taken 122 94 44 33 37 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 103% 151% 0% 0%
2015
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
22%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 200%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 20 22 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 28 44 0 0
Taken 158 98 34 18 22 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 140% 200% 0% 0%
2014
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
26%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 163%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 31 30 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 37 49 0 0
Taken 138 82 49 31 30 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 119% 163% 0% 0%
2013
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
19%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 543%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 8 7 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 25 38 0 0
Taken 170 76 69 8 7 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 313% 543% 0% 0%
2012
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
32%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 290%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 20 20 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 49 58 0 0
Taken 150 60 80 20 20 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 245% 290% 0% 0%
2011
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
39%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 340%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 20 20 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 61 68 0 0
Taken 144 39 107 20 20 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 305% 340% 0% 0%
2010
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
38%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Highest demand: 2C at 184%
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 37 37 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 56 68 0 0
Taken 149 34 73 37 37 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 151% 184% 0% 0%

School Reviews

Read Google and parent-contributed reviews for Ai Tong School, or share your own experience below.

"i am on my 6th year and everything is still fine.the teachers are nice and all"

Goh Heng

April 14, 2025

"Ai tong school is a go mix school with chinese is the main language in Ai tong school but also English as important as Chinese but Chinese if not so good is okay it is a very good school to be in sign up to Ai Tong School."

Lee Ga Lok Scott (Aitongsch)

March 28, 2025

"I am a student at ai tong school and it is awesome"

Cayli Yong

March 04, 2025

"I have spent my 6 years in this school and I have to be honest, its an amazing school. I'll also have to disagree with some points here. First of all, someone here has stated that a student popped their knee while climbing 6 flights of stairs as a punishment from the teacher. Personally, its a pretty tall building, 5 levels in total and I climbed these 5 levels up and down multiple times daily and it really isn't that big of a problem. There are schools taller than Ai Tong so I find it quite fine. And as for the punishment, this doesn't happen a lot. Actually, it basically never happens. However some teachers may do this when a class is too noisy when going through corridors and is disturbing the other classes. While this may not be the best way of learning, it has a purpose of teaching the students to be considerate. And this punishment is the last resort as well, there are multiple warnings beforehand. And as for values, they teach it a lot, like they reinforce the values every term, there are literally mascots for values. And no, they don't put fear into students. As for the shouting, it's most likely the student is not paying attention in class or is misbehaving. Different teachers have different strictness though so I must say some of them can shout quite loudly. As for picking up students, parents are not supposed to go into the school to pick up their children. They are supposed to wait at the gate outside of school and if their child has not come out and the parent is worried, they could tell the staff working at the gate. There are daily announcement reminders as well, to make sure the students are considerate in public areas like the MRT, but if the students still act as such, it is entirely the student's choice. Ai Tong is an amazing school and they listen out for feedback on how to improve the school, if it is reasonable, it will be taken into consideration. Ai Tong also has a lot of activities for the students over the years. For example, Learning Journeys or Values in Action. There are even chances to go to other countries! They have a lot of different varieties of classes after school as well like BiCEP (Bi-Cultural Election Program) and Thinkers Program. Overall, I feel that Ai Tong lets students have fun and lets them experience a lot of things during the school years. I also think their teaching is really good and I have understood everything my teachers have taught me."

Claire Yuan

February 23, 2025

"I spent my six-year primary school education at this school, and I must respectfully disagree with some of the reviews posted here. Specifically, I disagree with criticisms regarding the school's teaching staff. The school provides a nurturing environment, emphasizing sincerity and perseverance, its core values. Leadership programs offer roles and initiatives, with approachable and supportive vice principals and principals. While some may view the school's expectations as stringent, I believe that the responsibility for behaviour ultimately lies with the students themselves. The school takes measures to promote good behaviour, including regular reminders during assemblies (around once a week) and morning announcements. *the teachers do not punish students unfairly, and any disciplinary actions are taken to maintain a respectful learning environment. Subject exploration programs, like BiCEP and E2K math and science, are offered. I participated in the P4 E2K science program, which enhanced my knowledge and formed new friendships. P5 Camp, a 3D2N outdoor adventure, was a highlight too with activities like kayaking and outdoor cooking. I highly recommend this school. I hope that this helps everyone understand that the school's reputation is rooted in its genuine commitment to providing a high-quality education and supportive environment for its students, rather than merely relying on its name or fame."

celest teh

February 21, 2025

"Fairly okay. I went to this school, the teachers are so-so, the students are rather nice and normal, would recommend."

Splinter Rat

January 07, 2025

"I used to study there during my P1 and P2 the environment was nice and the teachers were kind I rmb eating my favourite noodles there....and on childrens day we got to dress up in our own attire!!"

Ashley Ng

August 20, 2024

"I used to study there during my P1 and P2 the environment was nice and the teachers were kind I rmb eating my favourite noodles there....and on childrens day we got to dress up in our own attire!!"

Ashley Ng

August 20, 2024

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