Maha Bodhi School

10 UBI AVENUE 1 , 408931

67442115

At a glance

Maha Bodhi School, a government-aided co-ed institution, is a sought-after choice among Singaporean parents seeking Primary 1 admission for their children. Famed for its SAP heritage, the school offers an enhanced Chinese language curriculum to nurture bilingual and bicultural students.

School Type
Government-aided Sch
Session Type
Single Session
Nearest MRT
Eunos Station (Transfer Bus No.63, 63M), Ubi Station (Transfer Bus No. 137)
Latest Ballot Year
2025
Government-aided Sch Co-ed School Single Session sessions Nearest MRT: Eunos Station (Transfer Bus No.63, 63M), Ubi Station (Transfer Bus No. 137) SAP school
Estimated demand near this school: High
High

Directional estimate grouped by latest MOE ballot pressure, recent applied-rate trend, local child-population proxy, and nearby vacancies.

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SingStat is an area population proxy, not the number of children registering for this school. The one-year cohort estimate divides the age 5 to 9 count by 5.
Latest MOE ballot signal
Year
2025
Segment
SC 1-2km
Phases balloted
2B
Latest applied rate
238%
Local child pool
SingStat age 5 to 9
460
Estimated 1-year cohort
92
Area
Kampong Ubi (subzone)
Area share
3.9%
Nearby capacity
Nearby vacancies (2km)
760
Capacity context
About 8.3 vacancies per estimated local child
MOE balloted SC 1-2km in 2025 in phases 2B.
Principal

MADAM TENG LAI KWAN

Vice Principals

MR WEE HOCK MENG VICTOR, MR YE JIAMING AARON

Website

http://www.mahabodhi.moe.edu.sg/

Email

mbs@moe.edu.sg

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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
90% 100% 110% 120% 130% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 103% 102% 131% 101% 90% 100% 110% 120% 130% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 103% 102% 131% 101%
Recent format

Vacancy shows available places. Applied rate shows demand. When MOE marks a phase for balloting, the school was oversubscribed for that phase.

2025
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
131%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2C
Balloting
Yes
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S)
Vacancies 270 131 23 49 0
Applied 139 121 46 125 0
Taken 139 121 23 49 0
Taken Rate 51% 92% 200% 255% -
Balloting - - Yes Yes -
Vacancies for ballot - - 3 49 -
Balloting applicants - - 19 98 -
Balloted group - - SC 1-2km SC within 1km -
MOE balloting notes

MOE ballots only when applicants exceed remaining vacancies. The table above shows the phase counts and whether SC or PR had to ballot for each phase.

Highest demand: 2C at 255%
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2B · SC 1-2km
Balloted group (SC/PR)

Singapore Citizen children residing between 1km and 2km of the school.

2C · SC within 1km
Balloted group (SC/PR)

Singapore Citizen children residing within 1km of the school.

2024
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
106%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 270 141 38 76 330 330
Applied 129 88 38 96 0 0
Taken 129 88 38 76 0 0
Taken Rate 48% 62% 100% 126% 0% 0%
2023
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
110%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2B
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 270 129 30 63 330 330
Applied 141 99 42 82 0 0
Taken 141 99 30 63 0 0
Taken Rate 52% 77% 140% 130% 0% 0%
2022
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
111%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 270 138 37 79 330 330
Applied 132 88 33 114 0 0
Taken 132 88 33 79 0 0
Taken Rate 49% 64% 89% 144% 0% 0%
Older format

Vacancy shows available places. Applied rate shows demand. When MOE marks a phase for balloting, the school was oversubscribed for that phase.

2021
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
108%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 290 160 105 48 50 330 330
Applied 130 55 50 52 71 0 0
Taken 130 55 50 48 50 0 0
Taken Rate 45% 34% 48% 108% 142% 0% 0%
2020
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
115%
Taken Rate
101%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 290 159 110 55 60 330 330
Applied 131 49 40 53 105 0 0
Taken 131 49 40 53 60 0 0
Taken Rate 45% 31% 36% 96% 175% 0% 0%
2019
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
103%
Taken Rate
102%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 290 160 108 44 60 330 330
Applied 130 52 62 31 64 0 0
Taken 130 52 62 31 60 0 0
Taken Rate 45% 33% 57% 70% 107% 0% 0%
2018
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
28%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2B
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 31 31 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 47 44 0 0
Taken 171 58 40 30 31 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 152% 142% 0% 0%
2017
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
34%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 51 70 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 34 79 0 0
Taken 133 39 56 32 70 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 67% 113% 0% 0%
2016
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
43%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 65 96 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 37 106 0 0
Taken 132 32 36 34 96 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 57% 110% 0% 0%
2015
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
33%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 52 62 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 45 64 0 0
Taken 128 41 57 42 62 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 87% 103% 0% 0%
2014
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
39%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 48 48 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 58 70 0 0
Taken 134 36 64 48 48 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 121% 146% 0% 0%
2013
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
32%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 40 40 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 44 63 0 0
Taken 153 22 75 40 40 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 110% 158% 0% 0%
2012
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
38%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 43 43 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 61 66 0 0
Taken 136 23 85 43 43 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 142% 153% 0% 0%
2011
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
38%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 55 56 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 55 69 0 0
Taken 125 20 75 55 56 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 100% 123% 0% 0%
2010
Historical ballot data
Vacancies
330
Applied Rate
37%
Taken Rate
100%
Highest Demand
2C
Metric Phase 1 2A(1) 2A(2) 2B 2C 2C(S) 3
Vacancies 330 330 330 55 55 330 330
Applied 0 0 0 56 67 0 0
Taken 147 12 60 56 55 0 0
Taken Rate 0% 0% 0% 102% 122% 0% 0%

School Reviews

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

".Maha Bodhi School: A Balanced Approach to Education As a proud alumnus of Maha Bodhi School, I wholeheartedly recommend this institution. My three sons are currently enrolled, and I've witnessed firsthand the school's commitment to fostering a well-rounded education that balances academic excellence with strong moral values. The supportive environment encourages students to thrive both intellectually and personally, equipping them with the skills and character necessary to succeed in life. The school's dedication to holistic development is evident in its diverse programs and the positive impact it has had on my family."

Koh Victor
Koh Victor

April 23, 2025

"Students from this school rated mine 1 star if there were half star I would rate it, just returning the favour (Tristan) sorry buddy 😏"

Chin Jun Jie (Junyuanps)
Chin Jun Jie (Junyuanps)

April 16, 2025

"it is a very good school with strong chinese culture. I am very happy that I am from this school trust me if u are considering letting ur child join pls join it i one of the top schools and I enjoyed my primary school journey there. I love this school very much I just graduated last year and now in secondary school I am proud to say I am a mbs alumni."

kim song neo
kim song neo

March 14, 2025

"Best school for non chinese speaking families. Sent my malay child here, this school is taking great care and teaching is teaching my child great values and lessons!"

Monkey Yes
Monkey Yes

November 26, 2024

"As a Ex-Maha Bodhi School student, I will say this is better than my secondary school. And I graduated long ago, now I'm 22. I will miss this school forever 😢💔."

Zionelailixian
Zionelailixian

November 24, 2024

"Graduated in 2023. Maha Bodhi provided us with the best facilities and the teachers cared for us a lot. The band here is undoubtedly the best primary school band in Singapore. This school has really nutured the values of Respect, Resillience, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence in us. The school has many fun and engaging events. If you want your child to succeed, Maha Bodhi is the right school for you. The school's environment is very good for learning."

Aiken Tan
Aiken Tan

April 03, 2024

"As a Ex-Maha Bodhi School student, I will say this is better than my secondary school. The teachers will actually CARE for you, and they treat you like their own children. Heck my form teacher even bought us McDonalds once, their school counsellors will open up to you if you ever feel like sad or whatsoever and their teachers will go all out to make their teaching as interesting as possible, they have multiple cca options and they have interesting school celebrations. Worth sending children to this school."

Jaeden Jalil (Hshs)
Jaeden Jalil (Hshs)

April 03, 2024

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