Question 1

How do I find primary schools near me in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Use SchoolGoWhere to enter your postal code and instantly see all MOE primary schools sorted by distance. The map shows 1km and 2km boundaries — critical for P1 Phase 2B and 2C ballot eligibility.

Question 2

What is the PSLE cut-off point for secondary schools in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

PSLE COP varies annually by school. SchoolGoWhere displays the latest COP for all 150+ MOE secondary schools. Filter by score range to find matching schools. COP data is sourced from MOE via data.gov.sg.

Question 3

How does DSA work for secondary school admission?

Accepted Answer

Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) allows Primary 6 students to apply to secondary schools based on talents before PSLE. SchoolGoWhere maps 200+ DSA talent areas across 100+ schools — filter by sport, performing arts, STEM, leadership, and language.

Question 4

How to compare primary schools in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

SchoolGoWhere lets you shortlist and compare up to 4 primary schools side by side. Compare P1 ballot history (2009-2025), distance from home, affiliation, CCAs, programmes, and school culture — all sourced from MOE data.

Question 5

What is P1 ballot phase and how does distance matter?

Accepted Answer

P1 registration has 7 phases. In oversubscribed phases (2B, 2C, 2C Supplementary), MOE prioritises children living within 1km, then 1-2km of the school. SchoolGoWhere calculates exact distance from your postal code to every school.