Nan Hua Primary School

What Nan Hua Primary School does

Nan Hua Primary School (NHPS) is a Singapore government primary school operating under the Ministry of Education (MOE), located at 30 Jalan Lempeng, Singapore 128806. Founded in 1917 as Nan Hua Girls' School, the institution has served as a designated Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school providing bilingual and bicultural education grounded in the 琴、棋、书、画 (Music, Chess, Calligraphy, Painting) framework. The school serves approximately 1,600 pupils across Primary 1 to Primary 6 levels with a single-session structure, supported by approximately 130 teaching and administrative staff including Principal Mrs Grace Ong and three Vice-Principals.

The school's curriculum comprises three flagship programmes: the NHPS Thinking Programme (Applied Learning Programme) since 2014, which develops Critical, Creative, Applied, and Design Thinking skills aligned with MOE's 21st Century Framework; the SAP Curriculum providing bilingual Chinese cultural education; and the MEWE Learning for Life Programme, which uses the PLAY-PASSION-PURPOSE framework with VIA@NHPS community service and Positive Education modules. Co-curricular activities span 20 offerings across Physical Sports, Visual & Performing Arts, Clubs & Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with participation maintained at approximately 80%. Digital learning infrastructure includes a 1-to-1 iPad-based learning system integrated with MOE platforms (Student Learning Space, iCON 2.0, School Cockpit Plus).

The operating model is entirely government-funded with no commercial revenue generation. Tuition and fees are heavily subsidised by MOE, with a Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) available for eligible students. Student acquisition follows MOE's centralised Primary One Registration Exercise, with supplementary pathways through Direct School Admissions (DSA), the Parent Volunteer Scheme, and waitlist applications. The school ecosystem includes the ParentConnect parent support group, the NHPS Alumni Association (nhpsalumni.org.sg), a 12-member School Management Committee chaired by Mr Ho Nai Chuen, and contracted service providers covering student care (NASCANS), school bus (Goh Transport), bookshop (Pacific Bookstores), uniforms (My Uniform Shop), dental (Health Promotion Board), and canteen operations. The school has earned distinction awards at the Singapore Youth Festival since 2014 for both Chinese Dance and Choir CCAs.

Name

Nan Hua Primary School

Legal name

Nan Hua Primary School

Website

https://nanhuapri.moe.edu.sg

Company type

Public

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nan Hua Primary School is a Singapore government primary school under the Ministry of Education, serving approximately 1,600 pupils across P1-P6. Founded in 1917, it operates as a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school delivering bilingual and bicultural education with 20 CCAs and modern digital learning infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Bilingual education
• Special Assistance Plan
• Co-curricular activities
• Character development

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a Singapore government school under Ministry of Education, the school is funded by public education expenditure. No commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nan Hua Primary School delivers Singapore government primary education from Primary 1 to Primary 6, serving approximately 1,600 pupils through MOE-aligned bilingual curriculum, Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Chinese cultural education, the NHPS Thinking Programme (Applied Learning Programme), MEWE Learning for Life Programme, and 20 co-curricular activities (CCAs) across Physical Sports, Visual & Performing Arts, Clubs & Societies, and Uniformed Groups. The school also provides student support services, after-school care via NASCANS, dental services through HPB, and contracted school bus, canteen, bookshop, and uniform services to its pupils and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NHPS Thinking Programme (Applied Learning Programme) Flagship Applied Learning Programme (ALP) designed to nurture multi-faceted thinking skills (Critical, Creative, Applied, Design Thinking) aligned with MOE's 21st Century Framework through integrated lessons and distinctive learning experiences. Targeted at Primary 1 to Primary 6 pupils.
• Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Curriculum Bilingual and bicultural curriculum based on the 琴、棋、书、画 (Music, Chess, Calligraphy, Painting) framework to nurture students in Chinese culture alongside local culture. Offered to all Primary 1 to Primary 6 students at Nan Hua Primary School.
• MEWE Learning for Life Programme 'From ME to WE' community service and pupil leadership programme using the PLAY-PASSION-PURPOSE framework with VIA@NHPS and Positive Education modules. Targeted at all Primary 1 to Primary 6 students.
• NASCANS Student Care Centre After-school student care service operated Mon-Fri 1:30pm-7:00pm at $239.90/month, including homework supervision, Mindful Leadership and Character-in-Action programmes, and Holiday Enrichment Programme. Targeted at NHPS pupils and their parents.
• School Bus Service (Goh Transport Services Co Pte Ltd) Contracted school bus transportation service operated by Goh Transport Services Co Pte Ltd for NHPS students commuting to and from school.
• HPB School Dental Clinic Government dental services through Health Promotion Board (HPB) with clinic hours Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm/5:30pm, providing preventive dental services and urgent care referrals to NHPS pupils.
• School Bookshop (Pacific Bookstores Pte Ltd) Contracted bookshop operator providing textbooks and school materials for P1-P6 including GEP streams, with online sales and self-collection options during December holidays.
• School Uniform Service (My Uniform Shop Asia Pte Ltd) Authorised uniform supplier providing NHPS school uniforms with a physical store near Bedok MRT and school bookshop sales during term time.
• School Canteen Services On-campus canteen operating Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm with food stalls operated by independent vendors meeting Health Promotion Board HMSP nutritional guidelines.
• Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Programme Comprehensive CCA programme comprising 20 activities across 4 categories: 6 Physical Sports, 6 Visual & Performing Arts, 6 Clubs & Societies, and 2 Uniformed Groups (Scouts and Brownies), with average participation rate of about 80%.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% CCA participation rate maintained
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NASCANScoreOthersNASCANS operates the Student Care Centre at Nan Hua Primary School, providing quality academic and character support with programmes designed by PhD holders and former HODs. Services include homework supervision, Mindful Leadership and Character-in-Action programmes, and Holiday Enrichment Programme. Open Mon-Fri 1:30pm-7:00pm at $239.90/month.
• Goh Transport Services Co Pte LtdcoreOthersGoh Transport Services provides school bus services for Nan Hua Primary School students. Contact: 8218 5115, [email protected]
• Clementi MRT (EW23 Line)minorOthersNearest MRT station (Clementi EW23 line) with bus connections 105/106/183 from Clementi MRT Exit A. Bus services 52, 99, 105, 106, 173, 183, 188, 963 also serve the school location at 30 Jalan Lempeng.
• Ministry of Education Singapore (MOE)coreOthersAs a government school under MOE, Nan Hua Primary School follows MOE curriculum frameworks, utilises MOE platforms (SLS, iCON, School Cockpit Plus), participates in MOE programmes (DSA, P1 Registration), and operates under MOE guidelines and funding.
• Scouting Association of SingaporecoreOthersScouts CCA follows Cub Scouts programme with progress badges (Bronze Arrow, Silver Arrow, Gold Arrow) and highest award Akela Award. Programme focuses on citizenship, leadership, physical skills, and self-reliance.
• Girl Guides SingaporecoreOthersGirl Guides (Brownies) uniformed group for P3-P6 girls follows 5-point programme covering personal/social development, home, outdoor, community and international aspects with interest and skill badges.
• SPD (Society for the Physically Disabled)minorOthersVIA@NHPS partner for P3 students' community service experience, providing opportunities for students to serve people with disabilities
• MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore)minorOthersVIA@NHPS partner for P5 students' community service experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Willing HeartsminorOthersVIA@NHPS partner for P6 students' community service experience, a soup kitchen organisation
• Kwong Wai Shiu HospitalminorOthersVIA@NHPS partner for P2 students' nursing home community service experience
• Food Bank SingaporeminorOthersVIA@NHPS partner for P1 students' community service experience addressing food security
• Pacific Bookstores Pte LtdcoreOthersContracted bookshop operator for Nan Hua Primary School. Located at 14 Arumugam Road with online sales and self-collection during December holidays. Provides P1-P6 booklists for all streams including GEP.
• My Uniform Shop (Asia) Pte LtdcoreOthersAuthorised uniform supplier for Nan Hua Primary School. Located at 209 New Upper Changi Road with weekday/weekend hours. Also provides uniform sales at school bookshop during term time.
• Health Promotion Board (HPB)coreOthersHPB operates school dental clinic at Nan Hua Primary School with dentists and buddy clinic arrangements. Provides preventive dental services and urgent care referrals.
• Singapore Food Agency (SFA)coreOthersSFA provides licensing and food safety oversight for school canteen operators, ensuring compliance with hygiene requirements and food handling certifications
• Health Promotion Board (HMSP)coreOthersHPB's Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP) guidelines govern canteen stall requirements, mandating nutritional standards for meals provided to students

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary): Single-session SAP government primary school with co-ed primary section, sharing Nan Hua Primary's emphasis on bilingual education and Chinese cultural curriculum. Comparable scale and student demographics.
• Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School: Government-aided primary school with comparable enrolment, CCA breadth, and holistic education focus. Operates within the same MOE P1 registration system as Nan Hua Primary.
• Raffles Girls' Primary School: Elite government primary school in Singapore with comparable enrolment scale and academic reputation. While not SAP-designated, RGPS competes for similar top-tier parental demand and admission selectivity in the same MOE registration framework.
• Henry Park Primary School: Government primary school in the western Singapore catchment that overlaps Nan Hua Primary's geographical proximity. Operates under the same MOE P1 registration phases with comparable enrolment scale.
• Nanyang Primary School: Another top-tier SAP primary school in Singapore with a parallel bilingual bicultural mission and similar CCA structure. Directly comparable to Nan Hua Primary in scale (~1,600 pupils), heritage, and SAP curriculum offering.
• Tao Nan School: Premier SAP primary school in Singapore, like Nan Hua Primary, offering bilingual English-Chinese education with a strong emphasis on Chinese cultural heritage. Both schools compete for the same parent segment seeking SAP-school admission under MOE's P1 Registration Exercise.
• Anglo-Chinese School (Primary): Established Methodist-affiliated government-aided primary school with comparable scale and CCA-driven programme structure. Competes for the same P1 registration pool and offers a parallel holistic education model.
• CHIJ (Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus) Primary: Catholic-affiliated government-aided primary school with similar single-session scale and value-driven holistic education mission. Competes for parent-driven admissions under the same MOE framework.

Others

• NASCANS: Third-party student care services provider operating the after-school care centre at Nan Hua Primary School. An ecosystem partner delivering extended-hour services to NHPS families, monetised outside the school's core funding.
• Ministry of Education Singapore (MOE): Parent governing body and funder of Nan Hua Primary School. MOE sets curriculum frameworks, allocates funding, designates SAP status, and operates the centralised P1 Registration Exercise that drives all admission outcomes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NHPS-ParentConnect-108615944722628
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nan-hua-primary-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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