Hougang Primary School, located in the heart of Hougang, is a highly sought-after institution with an application rate of 124%, calculated from a total of 236 applications for 191 placements. The school has consistently performed well in academic and co-curricular areas, with a recent notable achievement being its team securing top honours in the National Science Challenge.
Hougang Primary's focus on holistic education is evident in its robust arts and sports programs, making it a popular choice among local parents. The school's competitiveness and commitment to excellence underscore its stature as a top educational establishment in Singapore.
Hougang Primary School
Principal:
Mr Goh Wai Min Jason
Vice Principals:
Miss Liew Pang Hai, Mdm Sharifah Fairuz Bte S Y A
Session Type:
Single Session
Website:
Email:
Nearest MRT:
Ang Mo Kio, Buangkok, Hougang, Sengkang, Yio Chu Kang
School Type:
Government School
Ballot Results
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| Year | Phase 1 | 2A | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vacancy | 130 | 66 | 38 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Applied | 64 | 13 | 16 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 208 | |
| % Applied | 49% | 20% | 42% | 117% | - | - | - | |
| Taken | 64 | 13 | 16 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 191 | |
| % Taken | 49% | 20% | 42% | 100% | - | - | - | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2024 | Vacancy | 130 | 56 | 32 | 85 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Applied | 74 | 21 | 11 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 236 | |
| % Applied | 57% | 38% | 34% | 153% | 0% | 0% | 124% | |
| Taken | 74 | 21 | 11 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 191 | |
| % Taken | 57% | 38% | 34% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 101% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2023 | Vacancy | 130 | 54 | 31 | 76 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Applied | 76 | 22 | 17 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 213 | |
| % Applied | 58% | 41% | 55% | 129% | 0% | 0% | 112% | |
| Taken | 76 | 22 | 17 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 191 | |
| % Taken | 58% | 41% | 55% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 101% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2022 | Vacancy | 140 | 41 | 32 | 79 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Applied | 99 | 5 | 18 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 236 | |
| % Applied | 71% | 12% | 56% | 144% | 0% | 0% | 118% | |
| Taken | 99 | 5 | 18 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 201 | |
| % Taken | 71% | 12% | 56% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 101% |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Vacancy | 160 | 89 | 89 | 58 | 99 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Applied | 71 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 242 | |
| % Applied | 44% | 0% | 16% | 29% | 141% | 0% | 0% | 121% | |
| Taken | 71 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 201 | |
| % Taken | 44% | 0% | 16% | 29% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 101% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2020 | Vacancy | 170 | 80 | 80 | 52 | 84 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 90 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 265 | |
| % Applied | 53% | 0% | 21% | 37% | 165% | 0% | 0% | 126% | |
| Taken | 90 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 53% | 0% | 21% | 37% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2019 | Vacancy | 170 | 93 | 93 | 60 | 100 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 77 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 225 | |
| % Applied | 45% | 0% | 15% | 32% | 115% | 0% | 0% | 107% | |
| Taken | 77 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 45% | 0% | 15% | 32% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2018 | Vacancy | 210 | 210 | 210 | 50 | 70 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 134 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 64% | 146% | 0% | 0% | 64% | |
| Taken | 97 | 0 | 13 | 30 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 46% | 0% | 6% | 60% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2017 | Vacancy | 210 | 210 | 210 | 55 | 83 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 118 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 47% | 111% | 0% | 0% | 56% | |
| Taken | 90 | 0 | 11 | 26 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 43% | 0% | 5% | 47% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2016 | Vacancy | 210 | 210 | 210 | 60 | 102 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 125 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 28% | 106% | 0% | 0% | 60% | |
| Taken | 79 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 38% | 0% | 6% | 28% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2015 | Vacancy | 240 | 240 | 240 | 71 | 111 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 159 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 44% | 115% | 0% | 0% | 66% | |
| Taken | 89 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 240 | |
| % Taken | 37% | 0% | 4% | 42% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2014 | Vacancy | 240 | 240 | 240 | 69 | 90 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 167 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 68% | 133% | 0% | 0% | 70% | |
| Taken | 88 | 0 | 15 | 47 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 240 | |
| % Taken | 37% | 0% | 6% | 68% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2013 | Vacancy | 240 | 240 | 240 | 55 | 69 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 155 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 75% | 165% | 0% | 0% | 65% | |
| Taken | 123 | 0 | 7 | 41 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 240 | |
| % Taken | 51% | 0% | 3% | 75% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2012 | Vacancy | 240 | 240 | 240 | 63 | 90 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 145 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 56% | 122% | 0% | 0% | 60% | |
| Taken | 99 | 0 | 16 | 35 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 240 | |
| % Taken | 41% | 0% | 7% | 56% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2011 | Vacancy | 240 | 240 | 240 | 61 | 93 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 154 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 46% | 135% | 0% | 0% | 64% | |
| Taken | 106 | 0 | 13 | 28 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 240 | |
| % Taken | 44% | 0% | 5% | 46% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2010 | Vacancy | 240 | 240 | 240 | 60 | 92 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 166 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 47% | 150% | 0% | 0% | 69% | |
| Taken | 109 | 0 | 11 | 28 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 240 | |
| % Taken | 45% | 0% | 5% | 47% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Google Reviews!
Hear from parents about their experiences with Hougang Primary School.
"Food is so nice and teachers so good but mostly the students are the problem bc i know some of them vape at like 8 yrs old while when I was 8 i was trying to do addition properly."
January 10, 2025
"5 stars definitely 😁. Teachers are caring friendly and passionate about teaching CCA, plenty of CCA available Canteen stalls with variety Student care center also So, overall, 5 stars. Ex H G P student"
February 14, 2025
"As a parent, the school offered wholesome activities and learning programmes. Curriculum activities were well planned. Camps were exciting and provided learning opportunities. Literacy development, cognitive development and physical deployment support from the school. Caring school management staff and teachers. Updated learning technology and teachings. Understanding to the needs of different children."
October 29, 2024
"I didn't like my classmates but i had 2 or 3 best friends that i could talk to, Some teachers are annoying and some are nice. I miss my p1 teacher 😭 the uncle at the indian halal food stall is very funny but my little sister said he isn't selling there anymore 😔"
October 18, 2024
"Very good school but when i leave the school why you guys add air-corn at the ball and only give the sparkle tats playground and sand to play bruh"
March 02, 2025
"I’m a student from this school and its good except a little to mean but so far I like it but the new renovation has started and I can’t see the end"
February 26, 2025