Get strategic property guidance backed by years of ballot data, trend analysis and proven school admission strategies.
I specialise in helping families secure homes within 1km of sought-after primary schools, giving your child a significant advantage in the school admission process.
Here's what we'll do together.
Being within 1km can improve your chances in Phase 2A, and is especially critical for Phase 2B and Phase 2C, where oversubscription and balloting are common.
Here, I'll provide 3-year ballot success trends and explain what they mean for your situation — you wouldn't be relying on guesswork, but acting on strategy.
I'll also offer practical insights into where you should anchor down and get that home that offers you an advantage in enrolment:
I'll provide information on the advantages of living in specific neighbourhoods, rental pricing and the potential investment returns should you choose to buy.
There are three proven pathways into Phase 2B — Parent Volunteering, Grassroots Involvement, and Clan Association Membership.
I’ll guide you through each route.
With over 20 years in the financial industry, including a role as COO of a family office, I’ve built a career around helping people make smart, strategic decisions.
But when it came time to enrol my two boys in primary school, I faced a challenge many parents do — finding the right home near the right school.
It wasn't just about property, it was about my child’s future, my family’s daily life, and long-term peace of mind.
That experience opened my eyes to how complex and emotional this journey can be.
That’s why I started Advantage Homes.
Here, I combine my deep financial expertise with personal experience to help families make confident, well-informed property decisions, especially when it comes to homes within 1km of sought-after primary schools.
These days, when I'm not helping parents secure advantage homes, I research into school admission phases, ballot trends, and strategic options like parent volunteering and residency planning.
And have written a few articles about them.
In Singapore’s competitive market, every move counts — I’m here to guide you through it with clarity, care, and commitment.
Let’s find the home that gives your family the best possible start.
Welcome to Advantage Homes.
Galan Low, Partner Consultant
Over the years, I’ve helped many parents successfully navigate the complexities of Singapore’s primary school admission process.
From understanding which clan associations or churches qualify under Phase 2B, to decoding balloting risks and distance priorities — these are the most common questions I’ve been asked.
As of 2022, the Ministry of Education (MOE) combined Phases 2A(1) and 2A(2) into a single Phase 2A. The current eligibility is:
If applications exceed vacancies, MOE will conduct a ballot — in that ballot, distance from the school matters.
While it doesn't happen in most schools, balloting in Phase 2A does occur. Channel News Asia reported: In 2024, 21.1% of primary schools conducted balloting at the end of Phase 2A.
In some highly sought-after schools, for multiple years in a row, Phase 2A saw oversubscription and required balloting.
For popular schools with limited vacancies that require balloting, being within 1km does provide a crucial priority edge in Phase 2A.
If the number of applicants exceeds the available places in Phase 2B, MOE will conduct a ballot.
In that ballot, distance from the school matters and follows this priority order:
So yes — living within 1km gives you the highest priority in the event of a ballot during Phase 2B.
In Phase 2C is the most competitive phase — this is where there are typically more applicants with no school affiliation, and balloting based on distance is very common.
The same 1km, 2km, more than 2km priority order applies — so being within 1km gives you a significant advantage.
Phase 2B — for children who have some form of connection to the school, but not as alumni or siblings.
Phase 2C — for children with no prior connection to the school.
Schools must reserve at least 60 places for Phases 2B and 2C combined:
In addition to the reserved places, at the end of Phase 2A:
At the end of Phase 2B, any remaining places are allocated to Phase 2C.
Yes, and there are 3 effective routes — parent volunteering, grassroots involvement, and clan association membership.
Each path offers its own advantages and commitment levels.
Yes, your child is eligible for Phase 2B if you are a parent volunteer at the school (you must have completed at least 40 hours of service by 30th June in the year before the enrolment year).
Also, do note that different schools have different registration windows, and slots are limited.
RC volunteers can qualify for Phase 2B, if the school falls within the RC's zone.
But it's not instant, you usually need:
Yes, if you are a member and volunteer of the Hokkien Huay Kuan, you may qualify for Phase 2B admission to their 5 affiliated primary schools.
Note: Distance from the school (ie. 1km) is only considered during the MOE balloting process and not during SHHK recommendation process.
Give your child an advantage with the right school and home
Schools must reserve at least 20 places for Phases 2B and 2C combined, with a minimum of 20 places specifically for Phase 2C.
Being within 1km of the school can help your chances in both Phase 2B and Phase 2C — especially since oversubscription is common.
If the number of applicants exceeds the available places in Phase 2B, the Ministry of Education (MOE) will conduct a ballot.
In that ballot, distance from the school matters and follows this priority order:
In Phase 2C, where there are typically more applicants with no school affiliation, balloting based on distance is very common.
The same priority order applies as above, so being within 1km gives you a significant advantage.
There are 3 effective routes — parent volunteering, grassroots involvement, and clan association membership.
Each path offers its own advantages and commitment levels.
Different schools have different registration windows, and slots are limited.
Also, parents must have completed at least 40 hours of service to be eligible for Phase 2B.
RC volunteers can also qualify for Phase 2B if the school falls within the RC's zone.
But it's not instant — you usually need:
As a member and volunteer of the Hokkien Huay Kuan, you may qualify for Phase 2B admission to their 5 affiliated primary schools.
Distance from the school (ie. 1km) is only considered during the MOE balloting process and not during SHHK recommendation process.
