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Official MOE dataSembawang · North zone

Canberra Primary School

Practical school information for parents, compiled from current Ministry of Education records.

  • Distinctive Programme
Level
Primary
Type
Government School
Gender mix
Co-Ed School
Session
Single Session
Planning area
Sembawang
School zone
North

Subjects and languages

Learning areas listed in the official MOE records.

Core learning

7 subjects
  • English Language
  • Foundation English Language
  • Foundation Mathematics
  • Foundation Science
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies

Languages

15 subjects
  • Bengali Language
  • Chinese Language
  • Foundation Chinese Language
  • Foundation Malay Language
  • Foundation Tamil Language
  • Gujarati Language
  • Higher Chinese Language
  • Higher Malay Langauge
  • Higher Malay Language
  • Higher Tamil Language
  • Hindi Language
  • Malay Language
  • Punjabi Language
  • Tamil Language
  • Urdu Language

Mother tongue offered: Chinese · Malay · Tamil

Other listed learning areas

5 subjects
  • Art
  • eCDQ(LSM)
  • eCDQ(Review)
  • Music
  • Physical Education

Official records can mix examinable subjects, enrichment modules and school-specific labels. Ask the school which options apply to your child's year and pathway.

Distinctive programmes

Formal programmes that shape the school's learning experience.

Applied Learning Programme · Ict & Media

Foundation Stage: Start Young, Start It Right � Curating My Learning (P1 To P4); Orientation Stage: Orientation To My Future Learning � Ready For Tomorrow (P5 And P6)

Learning for Life Programme · Music & Performing Arts

Immersing In Canberra Experience Through Musical Theatre Education

Co-curricular activities

Clubs, sports and groups currently listed for students.

Clubs And Societies5 activities
  • Art Club
  • Digital Artisans
  • Drama Club
  • Library Ambassadors
  • Science & Environmental Club
Others1 activity
  • Student Leadership (Prefect)
Physical Sports9 activities
  • Artistic Gymnastics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Floorball
  • Football
  • Swimming
  • Taekwondo
  • Track And Field
  • Wushu
Uniformed Groups2 activities
  • Cub Scouts
  • Girl Guides (Brownies)
Visual And Performing Arts3 activities
  • Choir
  • Concert Band
  • International Dance

What parents should confirm before shortlisting

Official records are a useful starting point. Confirm the details that affect your child directly.

  • Admissions: current eligibility, application dates and selection requirements.
  • Programmes: whether the option applies to your child's level and intake year.
  • Daily journey: actual travel time, school-bus arrangements and dismissal schedules.
  • Fit: school culture, student support and the environment your child learns best in.

Know the neighbourhood

Explore the Area

Plan the school run, find everyday essentials and get a feel for what is close to Canberra Primary School.

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Nearby data from the sources listed below. Distances are straight-line estimates; actual walking routes may differ.

Closest connections

Getting Here

  • Nearest MRT / LRTSembawang Mrt Station 527 m away ~7 min
  • Nearest bus stopBlk 474 114 m away Buses 859, 859B~2 min
  • Nearest carparkSb11 107 m away ~2 min
  • Nearest mallSun Plaza 528 m away ~7 min

14% estimated shelter along the sampled walk.

Useful stops nearby

Everyday essentials

Sorted by distance

Schools

  • Canberra Secondary School284 m ~4 min walk
  • Endeavour Primary School356 m ~5 min walk
  • Northoaks Primary School624 m ~8 min walk

Preschools

Clinics

  • Healthway Medical224 m ~3 min walk
  • Temasek Medical Centre224 m ~3 min walk
  • RafflesMedical371 m ~5 min walk

Food

  • Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre836 m ~11 min walk
  • Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre2114 m ~27 min walk
  • Yishun Ring Road Blk 104/105 (Chong Pang Market and Food Centre)2614 m ~33 min walk

Library & shopping

  • Sun Plaza528 m ~7 min walk
  • Sembawang Shopping Centre1453 m ~19 min walk
  • Canberra Plaza1859 m ~24 min walk

Worth knowing

Explore nearby

6 places found
  • supermarketGiant208 m ~3 min walk
  • supermarketGiant Express236 m ~3 min walk
  • pharmacyGuardian536 m ~7 min walk
  • playgroundBlk 332 Playground561 m ~8 min walk
  • educationCerealtech School Of Baking Technology1072 m ~14 min walk
  • playgroundWoodsvale Playground1467 m ~19 min walk

Sources:OneMap and LTA DataMall, Ministry of Education, Early Childhood Development Agency, OneMap, OneMap, OpenStreetMap, National Library Board, Ministry of Health, National Environment Agency

Data freshness and methodology

Walking times and distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn directions.

OneMap and LTA DataMall checked 19 Sep 2026 Singapore Land Authority and Land Transport Authority

Ministry of Education checked 22 Oct 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

Early Childhood Development Agency checked 05 Nov 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

OneMap checked 19 Sep 2026 Singapore Land Authority

OneMap checked 01 Nov 2026 Singapore Land Authority

OpenStreetMap source updated 31 Oct 2026 © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

National Library Board checked 19 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

Ministry of Health checked 19 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

National Environment Agency checked 19 Oct 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

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