Popular primary schools in Singapore 2013

Our list of 10 popular schools based on past performance and reader feedback.

1) Nanyang Primary School

Established : 1917 School Mission: Beyond academic excellence: Bicultural in experience; Brilliant in performance; Benevolent in character. School Vision: Raising generations of Eminent Leaders. Top PSLE score for 2012: 285

2) Rosyth School

Established : 1956 School Mission: Maximising Potential through the Development of Mind, Body and Soul School Vision: The School of Tomorrow, Today Top PSLE score for 2012: 278

3) Henry Park Primary School

Established : 1977 School Mission: Nurturing leaders through a distinctive education in learning and character development School Vision: A Leader in Every Child - with Talents and Strength of Character Top PSLE score for 2012: 277

4) Raffles Girls’ Primary School

Established : 4th March 1844 School Mission: To develop our pupils to be useful citizens and lifelong learners. School Vision: A premier school with a vibrant, caring community. Top PSLE score for 2012: 280

5) Anglo-Chinese School Primary

Established : 1886 School Mission: Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) believes in providing an all-round education in an environment which seeks to bring out the potential in every pupil to the fullest, and to develop in him a strong moral character, imbued with Christian values and principles to guide and prepare him for life ahead. School Vision: Every ACSian a young man of character, capability and creativity. Top PSLE score for 2012: 279

6) Methodist Girls’ School Primary

Established : 15 August 1887 School Mission: To educate every girl in A Christian environment in order that she may Master, Grow and Serve in every phase of her life School Vision: Godly women of Excellence with a heart of Love Top PSLE score for 2012: 276

7) Singapore Chinese Girls’ School Primary

Established : 1899 School Mission: To develop each pupil's character and abilities to her fullest potential according to her individual pace and aspirations, so as to prepare her for meaningful roles in the community. School Vision: To be an asset to the country by developing capable women of character and relevance Top PSLE score for 2012: 271

8) St Hilda’s Primary School

Established : 1934 School Mission: As an Anglican school, we are committed to providing a balanced development of body, mind and spirit for our pupils, to produce God-fearing citizens for our nation. School Vision: A dynamic learning community that nurtures loyal citizens with global outlook and Godly character. Top PSLE score for 2012: 277

9) CHIJ St Nicholas Primary

Established : 1933 School Mission: The mission of CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School is the creation of a Christ-centred school community where all work together for the promotion of truth, justice, freedom, and love, with special reference to the needs of pupils who are disadvantaged in any way. School Vision: Girls of Grace ● Women of Strength ● Leaders with Heart Top PSLE score for 2012: 276

10) Rulang Primary School

Established : 1930 School Mission: To cultivate in pupils sound moral and social values, to strive for academic excellence, to develop each pupil to the limits of his abilities and to help each pupil grow into a healthy, happy and responsible individual. School Vision: Given the right environment and support, all pupils can learn and achieve. Top PSLE score for 2012: 283

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Sonia Pasupathy

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