Changes to Primary 1 Registration Framework in Reducing Number of Schools Requiring Balloting

Dr Shahira Abdullah asked the Minister for Education whether the changes to the Primary One registration framework have achieved their objective of reducing the number of schools that require balloting.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: This year’s changes to the Primary One Registration Framework were not intended to reduce balloting in our primary schools. Instead, by doubling the number of reserved places in Phase 2C from 20 to 40 places, more children with no prior connection were able to obtain a place in a school near where they live.