Bukit Batok Primary Schools

Cleris's take

Bukit View has never triggered a ballot in Phase 2C, and the gap between applications and available spots has been wide enough that this isn't a close call. If you're buying in Bukit Batok and this school is your preference, distance from the gate is not a planning concern.

Cleris's take

Dazhong balloted once in 2024 with SC<1, meaning only Singapore Citizens within 1km were caught in the draw. That single year shouldn't drive you to overpay for a flat in a tight radius, but if you're genuinely choosing between two Bukit Batok properties at similar prices, the one inside 1km gives you a meaningful safety buffer.

Cleris's take

Keming has balloted in Phase 2C at SC<1 every single year, with applications running well above vacancy across all four rounds. If you're buying in Bukit Batok and this is your target, the 1km ring isn't optional — it's the line that separates a realistic shot from an unlikely one.

Cleris's take

Princess Elizabeth is in a category of its own — Phase 2C has balloted at SC<1 every year with applied numbers in the 230–280 range against vacancies under 60. Phase 2A has also balloted every year at SC<1 since 2023. If this school is non-negotiable, the 1km ring is essential, and starting with a Phase 2A or 2B connection is worth serious planning.

Cleris's take

St. Anthony's has balloted in Phase 2C all four years — typically clearing at SC<1 or SC1-2 — and Phase 2B has also balloted twice, which signals real demand across multiple entry routes. The 1km ring is the baseline for Phase 2C; if you have a church or community connection that qualifies for Phase 2B, that's worth pursuing actively in Bukit Batok.