It’s no secret that properties near amenities such as shopping malls and public transportation have higher demand simply for the convenience they provide residents in their day-to-day lives. However, living within 1 or 2km of the best primary schools in Singapore holds a different meaning to some parents, as their address can make or break their child’s school admission.
Table of Contents
- Primary School Interactive Map: Is Your Address Within 1km and 2km?
- Condo and HDB Prices in Every Primary School Area
- Affordable Condos for Sale or Rent Within 1-2km of Top Primary Schools in Singapore
- Affordable Condos for Sale or Rent Within 2km of Top Primary Schools
- Primary School Registration Process: Phase 1, Phase 2A (1), Phase 2A (2), Phase 2B, and Phase 2C
The Ministry of Education (MOE) gives priority admission in this order
- Singapore Citizens (SC) living within 1km of the school
- SCs living within 1-2km of the school
- SCs living outside 2km of the school
- Permanent Residents (PR) living within 1km of the school
- PRs living within 1-2km of the school
- PRs living outside 2km of the school
Primary School Interactive Map: Is Your Address Within 1km and 2km?
If you’re unsure whether your address falls within the 1km and 2km proximity of a primary school you’re considering sending your child to, simply enter your postal code below to find out what schools are near you.
On the other hand, if you’re eyeing a new property that could be within 1km or 2km of the school of your choice, you can use this map to confirm. Do take note that if you manage to secure a spot for your child, you are required to live at that address for at least 30 months from the start of the Primary 1 registration exercise.
Where Are the Best Primary Schools in Singapore?
To narrow down your choices of where you and your family should move to, here’s a guide on the best primary schools in Singapore as of 2024 and where they are located.
2024 List of Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools in Singapore
As of 2024, there are 15 Special Assistance Plan schools, which promote bilingualism and biculturalism. It particularly focuses on the Chinese language and culture.
| Primary School | Type of School | Address | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ai Tong School | Co-Ed | 100 Bright Hill Drive (579646) | Bishan |
| Catholic High School | Boys | 9 Bishan St 22 (579767) | Bishan |
| CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School | Girls | 501 Ang Mo Kio St 13 (569405) | Ang Mo Kio |
| Holy Innocents’ Primary School | Co-Ed | 5 Lorong Low Koon (536451) | Hougang |
| Hong Wen School | Co-Ed | 30 Towner Rd (327829) | Kallang |
| Kong Hwa School | Co-Ed | 350 Guillemard Rd (399772) | Geylang |
| Maha Bodhi School | Co-Ed | 10 Ubi Ave 1 (408931) | Geylang |
| Maris Stella High School (Primary) | Boys | 80 Bartley Rd (539786) | Toa Payoh |
| Nan Hua Primary School | Co-Ed | 30 Jalan Lempeng (128806) | Clementi |
| Nanyang Primary School | Co-Ed | 52 King’s Rd (268097) | Bukit Timah |
| Pei Chun Public School | Co-Ed | 16 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh (319320) | Toa Payoh |
| Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School | Co-Ed | 7 Pei Wah Ave (597610) | Bukit Timah |
| Poi Ching School | Co-Ed | 21 Tampines St 71 (529067) | Tampines |
| Red Swastika School | Co-Ed | 350 Bedok North Ave 3 (469719) | Bedok |
| Tao Nan School | Co-Ed | 49 Marine Crescent (449761) | Marine Parade |
2024 List of Gifted Education Programme (GEP) Schools in Singapore
Schools with a Gifted Education Programme provide an environment where intellectually gifted students can thrive, with a curriculum designed to challenge and stimulate young minds. Do note that for 2025, the GEP will be updated to the School-Based Gifted Education (SBGE) programme. SBGE will expand the gifted education offerings to the top 10% of students in all mainstream primary schools in Singapore.
As of 2024, there are nine GEP schools.
| Primary School | Type | Address | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Boys | 50 Barker Rd (309918) | Novena |
| Catholic High School (Primary) | Boys | 9 Bishan St 22 (579767) | Bishan |
| Henry Park Primary School | Co-Ed | 1 Holland Grove Rd (278790) | Bukit Timah |
| Nan Hua Primary School | Co-Ed | 30 Jalan Lempeng (128806) | Clementi |
| Nanyang Primary School | Co-Ed | 51 King’s Rd (268097) | Bukit Timah |
| Raffles Girls’ Primary School | Girls | 21 Hillcrest Rd (289072) | Bukit Timah |
| Rosyth School | Co-Ed | 21 Serangoon North Ave 4 (555855) | Serangoon |
| St. Hilda’s Primary School | Co-Ed | 2 Tampines Ave 3 (529706) | Tampines |
| Tao Nan School | Co-Ed | 49 Marine Crescent (449761) | Marine Parade |
Condo and HDB Prices in Every Primary School Area
| Primary School Area | Avg Price for Condo ($ PSF) | Median Price 4-room HDB | Median Price 5-room HDB | Median Price Executive HDB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishan/Ang Mo Kio (D20) | $1,612 PSF (1,176 sq ft) | $810,000 | $865,000 | $1,320,000 |
| Hougang (D19) | $1,507 PSF (981 sq ft) | $638,500 | $800,000 | $988,400 |
| Kallang/Whampoa (D12) | $2,103 PSF (828 sq ft) | $900,000 | $910,000 | $970,000 |
| Toa Payoh (D12) | $2,103 PSF (828 sq ft) | $1,004,400 | $985,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Serangoon (D12) | $2,103 PSF (828 sq ft) | $666,500 | $667,500 | $992,888 |
| Geylang (D14) | $1,581PSF (831 sq ft) | $620,000 | $700,000 | $938,000 |
| Clementi (D21) | $2,106 PSF (1,135sq ft) | $667,500 | $1,055,000 | $1,130,000 |
| Bukit Timah (D10) | $2,387 PSF (1,285 sq ft) | $755,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Tampines (D18) | $1,405 PSF (1,016 sq ft) | $675,000 | $819,000 | $960,000 |
| Bedok (D16) | $1,574 PSF (1,140 sq ft) | $599,000 | $730,000 | $1,320,000 |
| Marine Parade (D15) | $1,985 PSF (1,216 sq ft) | N/A | $940,000 | N/A |
| Novena (D11) | $2,463 PSF (1,527 sq ft) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Affordable Condos for Sale or Rent Within 1-2km of Top Primary Schools in Singapore
The condos listed below are under $1,500 PSF and are within 1km and/or 2km of a choice primary school in Singapore.
| Property | Avg Price ($ PSF) | Primary Schools Within 1km | Primary Schools Within 2km |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rivervale | $1,022 | Holy Innocents’ High School | N/A |
| Regentville | $1,053 | Rosyth School | N/A |
| Rio Vista | $1,097 | Holy Innocents’ High School | N/A |
| Aquarius By The Park | $1,300 | Red Swastika School | N/A |
| The Clearwater | $1,211 | Red Swastika School | N/A |
| Boathouse Residences | $1,356 | Holy Innocents’ High School | N/A |
| CityLife @ Tampines | $1,512 | Poi Ching School | N/A |
| Bishan Park Condo | $1,307 | Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School | Catholic High School |
| The Hillford | $1,448 | Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School | N/A |
| The Tampines Trilliant | $1,631 | Poi Ching School | N/A |
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Affordable Condos for Sale or Rent Within 2km of Top Primary Schools
The condos listed below are under $1,500 PSF and are within 2km of a choice primary school in Singapore.
| Property | Avg Price ($ PSF) | Primary Schools Within 2km |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Court | $1,030 | Tao Nan School |
| Livia | $1,277 | Poi Ching School |
| Austville Residences | $1,337 | Holy Innocents’ High School |
| NV Residences | $1,325 | Poi Ching School |
| Arc At Tampines | $1,371 | Red Swastika School |
| Heron Bay | $1,327 | Holy Innocents’ High School |
| Villa Marina | $1,400 | Tao Nan School |
| Riversound Residence | $1,378 | Holy Innocents’ High School |
| Waterview | $1,476 | Red Swastika School, Poi Ching School |
| The Quartz | $1,474 | Holy Innocents’ High School |
| Mandarin Gardens | $1,311 | Tao Nan School |
| Riversails | $1,400 | Holy Innocents’ High School |
| The Palette | $1,498 | Poi Ching School |
| D’Nest | $1,492 | Poi Ching School |
| The Santorini | $1,434 | Poi Ching School |
| Tenet | $1,509 | Poi Ching School |
| Q Bay Residences | $1,495 | Poi Ching School |
| Kingsford Waterbay | $1,430 | Holy Innocents’ High School |
| Esparina Residences | $1,667 | Holy Innocents’ High School |
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Primary School Registration Process: Phase 1, Phase 2A (1), Phase 2A (2), Phase 2B, and Phase 2C
Watch the video below for more information on the advantages of living near the primary school of your and your children’s choice and the Primary 1 Registration process.
Click on the timestamps to jump to a specific section:
00:00 – Intro
00:41 – Ep 1 Does where I live really matter?
00:56 – MOE’s Primary school registration exercise
01:23 – Basic requirements
01:35 – Balloting process
01:47 – Phase 1 breakdown
02:03 – Phase 2A(1) breakdown
02:10 – Phase 2A(2) breakdown
02:16 – Phases 2B and 2C
02:41 – Ballot to volunteer
03:04 – Move, or stay?
03:10 – Choose to stay
03:25 – Choose to move
03:40 – Buy, or rent?
04:02 – Choose to buy (private housing)
04:15 – Choose to buy (public housing)
04:28 – Choose to rent
04:34 – Case study
04:58 – What to do if balloting has failed?
05:39 – Look into alternatives
05:55 – Risks & helpful tips to prevent these risks
06:23 – Go online to check the number of placements allocated for that phase
06:33 – Engage an agent
06:36 – Strike a compromise with the landlord (if you are renting)
07:00 – Do what works for you and your family
07:36 – Conclusion
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