Riverside Primary School, located in the heart of Singapore, is a highly sought-after institution, boasting an application rate of 115% for Primary 1 placements. With 242 applications for 211 slots, the school is quite competitive.
Riverside is known for its exceptional academic achievements and innovative programs in STEM, arts, and sports. Recently, the school garnered attention for winning a national science competition.
Its central location makes it accessible and its comprehensive curriculum fosters holistic development, making it a top choice for Singaporean parents.
Riverside Primary School
Principal:
Mr Tan Choon Kheng Tony
Vice Principals:
Mdm Khoo Phaik Hoon Regina, Mrs Ranuka Palanivelu
Session Type:
Single Session
Website:
Email:
Nearest MRT:
Admiralty MRT Station
School Type:
Government School
Ballot Results
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| Year | Phase 1 | 2A | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vacancy | 150 | 50 | 20 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Applied | 100 | 69 | 6 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 254 | |
| % Applied | 67% | 138% | 30% | 146% | - | - | - | |
| Taken | 100 | 50 | 6 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 67% | 100% | 30% | 100% | - | - | - | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2024 | Vacancy | 150 | 72 | 20 | 56 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 78 | 82 | 5 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 242 | |
| % Applied | 52% | 114% | 25% | 138% | 0% | 0% | 115% | |
| Taken | 78 | 72 | 5 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 211 | |
| % Taken | 52% | 100% | 25% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2023 | Vacancy | 150 | 63 | 20 | 59 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 87 | 70 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 248 | |
| % Applied | 58% | 111% | 5% | 153% | 0% | 0% | 118% | |
| Taken | 87 | 63 | 1 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 58% | 100% | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2022 | Vacancy | 150 | 47 | 20 | 58 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 103 | 72 | 2 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 260 | |
| % Applied | 69% | 153% | 10% | 143% | 0% | 0% | 124% | |
| Taken | 103 | 47 | 2 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 69% | 100% | 10% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Vacancy | 170 | 89 | 89 | 24 | 46 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 81 | 0 | 82 | 1 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 252 | |
| % Applied | 48% | 0% | 92% | 4% | 191% | 0% | 0% | 120% | |
| Taken | 81 | 0 | 82 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 48% | 0% | 92% | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2020 | Vacancy | 170 | 66 | 66 | 27 | 52 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 104 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 247 | |
| % Applied | 61% | 0% | 80% | 4% | 171% | 0% | 0% | 118% | |
| Taken | 104 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 61% | 0% | 80% | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2019 | Vacancy | 170 | 72 | 72 | 23 | 46 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 98 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 251 | |
| % Applied | 58% | 0% | 92% | 0% | 189% | 0% | 0% | 120% | |
| Taken | 98 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 58% | 0% | 92% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2018 | Vacancy | 210 | 210 | 210 | 33 | 65 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 109 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 168% | 0% | 0% | 52% | |
| Taken | 101 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 48% | 0% | 21% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2017 | Vacancy | 210 | 210 | 210 | 54 | 107 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 124 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 116% | 0% | 0% | 59% | |
| Taken | 101 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 48% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2016 | Vacancy | 210 | 210 | 210 | 64 | 128 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 133 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 104% | 0% | 0% | 63% | |
| Taken | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 210 | |
| % Taken | 39% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2015 | Vacancy | 240 | 240 | 240 | 84 | 162 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 168 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 70% | |
| Taken | 69 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 240 | |
| % Taken | 29% | 0% | 1% | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2014 | Vacancy | 240 | 240 | 240 | 96 | 188 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 198 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 103% | 0% | 0% | 83% | |
| Taken | 47 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 188 | 0 | 0 | 240 | |
| % Taken | 20% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2013 | Vacancy | 240 | 240 | 240 | 109 | 216 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 226 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 104% | 0% | 0% | 94% | |
| Taken | 20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 240 | |
| % Taken | 8% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Year | Phase 1 | 2A(1) | 2A(2) | 2B | 2C | 2C(S) | 3 | Total | |
| 2012 | Vacancy | 240 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 239 | 21 | 240 | 240 |
| Applied | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 219 | 24 | 0 | 244 | |
| % Applied | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 92% | 114% | 0% | 102% | |
| Taken | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 218 | 21 | 0 | 240 | |
| % Taken | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 91% | 100% | 0% | 100% |
Google Reviews!
Hear from parents about their experiences with Riverside Primary School.
"Used to be a student. The teachers and principles were both reasonable and fair. I would make sure that you will not regret having your child go there."
January 02, 2025
"This school is just the best! I have met friendly, kind, patient and passionate teachers who wish for the best for their students. Although the students may claim that the teachers are very fierce, the students and teachers get along together really well. There are many different kinds of programs that happen every year. The values of the school are taught to the students to further develop themselves and making them one step closer to being an even better person. This school is wonderful."
May 03, 2023
"I miss being one of the pupils here, i just moved to Philippines and I'm missing my old classmates and teachers :(( It was a great experience here tho!"
September 03, 2024
"this school helped me made many friends and memorable moments. the teachers here are some of the nicest i have seen. i graduated last year (2021) and got results that i could be happy with. i still talk to my friends from here. my cca, string ensemble, was something i doubt many schools have so it help some of my ccamates dsa into their preferred schools. this school also gave me chronic depression /halfjoke (cikgu ariff best teacher)"
February 14, 2022
"Absolute best school! I'm in P4, I love my teachers and friends, Thank you Riverside primary school for teaching me for 4 years!"
January 11, 2021