Nanyang Primary School is one of the best co-educational primary schools in Singapore, normally covering ages 6 to 12. It is situated in Bukit Timah (District 10), which is a private housing district near Coronation Plaza. The principal has recently changed to Mrs Lee Hui Feng. Although it is not run by the government of Singapore, it receives government aid. NYPS is affiliated with Nanyang Girls' High School and Nanyang Kindergarten, and is part of the Nanyang Family.
The school's alumni include the Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Stephanie Sun.
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