New Town Primary School

Image Gallery

Primary 4 Chinese-medium students (1971).

School symbolic move to new campus at 300 Tanglin Halt Road in Nov 2008 (2009).

Launch of NTPS Library Knowledge at the Depths by Mrs S R Nathan with Principal, Mrs Lily Ong (2009).

50th anniversary commemoration GOH, Mr Chan Chun Sing, Advisor, Tanjong Pagar GRC Grassroots Organisation with Principal, Dr Irene Ng, Supt S2, Mrs Stella Tan-Wee, SAC Members, former NTPS Principal Mrs Lily Ong.

School History

New Town Primary School was established in 1965 as an integrated school, offering both English- and Chinese-medium classes across two sessions to meet the educational needs of families in Singapore’s first Housing and Development Board estate.

Located at 402 Commonwealth Drive, the school was officially opened on 26 July 1965. In 1983, New Town Primary School became an English-medium school. The school relocated in 1992 to the premises of the former Permaisura Primary School at Commonwealth Drive, and in 2004, it became a single-session school. A significant milestone came in 2009, when New Town Primary School merged with Ghim Moh Primary School and moved to its current campus at 300 Tanglin Halt Road.

The new school campus was officially opened in 2010, the same year the school celebrated its 45th anniversary. In 2015, New Town Primary School commemorated its 50th anniversary with a homecoming dinner held on 31 July, in conjunction with the nation’s SG50 celebrations. The event brought together alumni, staff and partners to honour the school’s heritage and shared memories.

The school completed the Primary Education Review and Implementation (PERI) upgrading in 2022, enhancing its learning environment with new facilities housed in a new block to better support students’ holistic development. In 2023, the school held its inaugural New Town Fiesta cum Fundraising, which raised funds for the school and strengthened school pride and community partnership.

In 2026, New Town Primary School commemorated its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of dedicated service. As the school honoured its rich history and legacy, it continues to look ahead with purpose — committed to continual improvement, embracing change, and shaping an exciting future for its students and community.

Principals:
- Mr Chong Kim Hong (1965–1973)
- Mr Lee Wee Chiang (1974–1980)
- Mr Tan Eng Khoon (1981–1992)
- Mr Wong Lye Hoong (1992–1994)
- Mr Mark Fung Lan Kay (1995–1997)
- Mrs Chow-Hon Kwai Peng (1997–2000)
- Mrs Lily Ong (2001–2010)
- Dr Irene Ng (2011–2018)
- Mrs Tan-Ng Wie Pin (2019–2023)
- Ms Hannah Chia (2024-present)

Key Milestones

School Motto

Ready To Serve

School Crest

The lion represents Singapore, which the school, as citizens, continually serve. The flame in front of the lion signifies the philosophy of the school in inculcating sound moral values. The open book stands for knowledge and the spirit of learning.

School Song

In New Town Primary, where we start
Together we step forth with our hearts
We’re caring, we’re honest and we stand high
The values, we uphold and unify

Sing New Town Primary School forever
We are ready to serve together
The loyalty we have will be forever
Happy in every new endeavour

Time to time and as we walk hand in hand
Forging our friendship till the end
Minds and hearts within the years we can
Sing with pride, as one we stand

Yes! We are from New Town Primary School
Caring and always respectful
Be honest, be loyal that’s what we care
Do our best for success all that we share

Sing New Town Primary School forever
We are ready to serve together
The loyalty we have will be forever
Happy in every new endeavour