8 HDB & Condominiums near Nanyang Primary School (within 1km)
Live in these houses to increase the chances of having your child enrolled into the well-known primary school
By Ho Guo Xiong -
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Nanyang Primary School was started in 1917 by Tan Chu Nan and Teo Eng Hock. It served as the primary section of Nanyang Girls' High School (which it is still affiliated with) and was located in a shophouse at Dhoby Ghaut. Fast forward over a hundred years later, the campus currently resides in district 10 along King's Road in Bukit Timah where it has been since 2004.
Fun fact: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and singer Stefanie Sun studied at Nanyang Primary School. Actress Zoe Tay and investment banker Jim Rogers were reported to have volunteered their time to get their children enrolled into the school. Much of the reputation of Nanyang Primary School could thus perhaps be linked to these reputed names either graduating from the school or looking to get their children enrolled.
Nanyang Primary School Parent Volunteer
There are several ways to get into the school. A parent could either be an alumni of the school or participate in the Parent Volunteer program, which, by the way, might not even ensure your kid's entry. The balloting history of the primary one registration consequently receives a lot of attention as parents pray that their children become one of the lucky few who get a coveted spot. There's a Nanyang Primary School Waiting List form too.
How to get into Nanyang Primary School?
One of the best ways to increase the chances of enrolling into Nanyang Primary School (or any primary school for that matter) is to live in proximity to the school. Living within a kilometer radius of the school has the highest chances and gradually decreases as you live further. That is a reason why many parents shift houses in order to move closer to their desired primary schools for their children.
Nanyang Primary School frontal exterior facade. Image from MOE Heritage Centre
6 Condos Near Nanyang Primary School
Ahead, we tell you what condominiums and HDB estates you can live at to adhere to the distance-based ruling. And in case the address hasn't clued you in, the majority of housing in the vicinity is landed properties so there aren't many less expensive options.
| HDB or Condominium | Prices | Distance from Nanyang Primary School |
|---|---|---|
| The Asana Condo | $1 to $3 million | Within 1km |
| Dukes Residence Condo | $2 to $3 million | Within 1km |
| The Siena Condo | From $1 million | Within 1km |
| The Tresor Condo | $2.4 to $4 million | Within 1km |
| Duchess Manor Condo | From $1.5 million | Within 1km |
| Duchess Residences Condo | $3.3 to $7.5 million | Within 1km |
| Farrer Gardens HDB | $500,000 - $600,000 | Within 1km |
| Holland Vista HDB | $450,000 - $500,000 | Between 1-2km |
*Property prices listed are available transacted or listing prices found on major property websites as of time of writing
The Asana Condo is a five-minute or 350m walk from Nanyang Primary School. Image from Woh Hup
The Asana Condo
Distance to Nanyang Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Raffles Girls' Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School: Between 1-2km
A five-minute or 350m walk from Nanyang Primary School, The Asana is a freehold condo developed by Arum Land at 17 Queen's Road. It was built in 2019 and has a total of 48 units across two blocks with options ranging from one- to three-room units.
For sale, a one-room apartment at The Asana starts at around $1 million, two-room from $1.7 million and a 3-room at $3 million. For rental, a one-room condo rent at The Asana would cost you around $3k, $4.6k for a two-room and above $5.5k for a three-room condo unit.
Amenities within The Asana are a gym, jacuzzi, swimming pool, wading pool, lounge, sky terrace and yoga corner.
Dukes Residence is a six-minute or 450m walk from Nanyang Primary School. Image from Dukes Residence official website
Dukes Residence Condo
Distance to Nanyang Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Raffles Girls' Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School: Between 1-2km
A six-minute or 450m walk from Nanyang Primary School, Dukes Residence is a freehold condo developed by Manston Land at 27 Duke's Road. It was built in 2012 and has a total of 42 units across two blocks with options of two- or three-room units.
For sale, a two-room apartment at Dukes Residence starts at around $2 million and a three-room from $3 million. For rental, a two-room condo unit will set you back in $5.5k monthly rent, and at least $6k for a three-room.
Amenities with Dukes Residence are a gym, playground, swimming pool and barbecue area.
The Siena Condo is a six-minute or 450m walk from Nanyang Primary School. Image from Propertyguru
The Siena Condo
Distance to Nanyang Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Raffles Girls' Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School: Between 1-2km
A six-minute or 450m walk from Nanyang Primary School, The Siena is a 99-year condo developed by Far East SOHO at 31 Tan Kim Cheng Road. It was built in 2020 and has a total of 54 units across three blocks with options of one- or two-room units.
For sale, a one-room apartment at The Siena starts at around $1 million and a two-room from $1.4 million. For rental, a one-room would be around $4k and $4.6k for a two-room.
Amenities within The Siena are a gym, fun and lap pool and barbecue area.
The Tresor Condo is a 10-minute or 700m walk from Nanyang Primary School. Image from Propertyguru
The Tresor Condo
Distance to Nanyang Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Raffles Girls' Primary School: Within 1km
A 10-minute or 700m walk from Nanyang Primary School, The Tresor is a 999-year condo developed by Keppel Land at 26 Duchess Road. It was built in 2007 and has a total of 62 units across two blocks with options of two-, three- or four-room units.
For sale, a two-room would start at around $2.4 million, a three-room at $3.5 million and a four-room at least $4 million. For rental, a two-room will cost you around $4.9k in monthly rent, a three-room at $7k and $8k for a four-room.
Amenities within The Tresor are a lap and wading pool, playground and barbecue area.
Duchess Manor Condo is a 11-minute or 750m walk from Nanyang Primary School. Image from SRX
Duchess Manor Condo
Distance to Nanyang Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Raffles Girls' Primary School: Within 1km
An 11-minute or 750m walk from Nanyang Primary School, Duchess Manor is a 999-year condo developed by Ivory Investments at 20A Duchess Road. It was built in 2006 and has a total of 52 units across four blocks with options of one-, two-, three- or four-room units.
For sale, a one-room would start at around $1.5 million (2021), a two-room from $2.6 million (2021), a three-room from $2 million (2020) and a four-room from $2.7 million (2014). Do note that these prices are pretty dated as there haven't been transactions in recent years. For rental, a one-room apartment's rent will cost you around $3.8k per month, a two-room for $4.8k, a three-room for $5.3k and a four-room for $9.3k.
Amenities within Duchess Manor are a swimming pool, jacuzzi, playground, gym, clubhouse, sauna and barbecue area.
Duchess Residences Condo is a 18-minute or 1.4km walk from Nanyang Primary School. Image from MKPL Architects
Duchess Residences Condo
Distance to Nanyang Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Raffles Girls' Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Henry Park Primary School: Between 1-2km
An 18-minute or 1.4km walk from Nanyang Primary School, Duchess Residences is a 999-year condo developed by Duchess Walk at 102 Duchess Avenue. It was built in 2011 and has a total of 120 units across five blocks with options of three-, four- or five-room units.
For sale, a three-room would be around $3.3 million, a four-room at $5.5 million and a five-room at $7.5 million (2007). For rental, a two-room would cost you $7k in monthly rent, and a four-room would be at least $11k per month!
Amenities within Duchess Residences are a gym, lap and wading pool and jacuzzi.
2 HDBs near Nanyang Primary School
There is only one HDB estate that is within a kilometre of the school and that is Farrer Gardens. Image from SRX Ivan Ng
Farrer Gardens HDB
Distance to Nanyang Primary School: Within 1km
Distance to Raffles Girls' Primary School: Between 1-2km
Distance to Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School: Between 1-2km
As we mentioned earlier, the real estate surrounding Nanyang Primary School is largely private residential units consisting of condominiums and landed property. There is only one HDB estate that is within a kilometre of the school and that is Farrer Gardens.
Farrer Gardens is a 99-year HDB development at Farrer Road. It was built in 1979, which means you would only have over 50 years to go on the lease. There are seven blocks with options of either two- or three-room units.
For sale, a two-room would be around $500k and a three-room for at least $600k. Rental would be at least $3.5k per month.
Farrer Gardens is located right beside Farrer Road MRT (CC20) and opposite Empress Market.
Holland Vista is located within 2km from Nanyang Primary School. Image from Street Directory
Holland Vista HDB
Distance to Nanyang Primary School: Between 1-2km
Holland Vista is located within 2km from Nanyang Primary School. As such, there will be less priority for your application as compared to someone who stays within a kilometre of the school.
That said, Holland Vista is a 99-year HDB development at Holland Avenue. It was built in 1975 and there are four blocks with options of either two- or three-rooms.
For sale, a two-room would be around $450k and a three-room for $500k. Rental would be at least $3.1k per month.
Holland Vista is located near Holland Village MRT (CC21) as well as Holland Drive Market and Food Centre and Holland Road Shopping Centre. The Holland Village Community Library is just across Holland Ave too.
Nanyang Primary School old exterior facade. Image from MOE Heritage Centre.
Nanyang Primary School Fees
Below are the maximum monthly school fees for children attending Nanyang Primary School. Obtained from the MOE website, the rates are a sum of the monthly school fees, monthly miscellaneous fees and monthly second-tier miscellaneous fee (maximum).
| Nanyang Primary Student Citizenship | School Fees |
|---|---|
| A student who is a Singaporean citizen | $13 |
| A student who is a Permanent Resident | $268 |
| An international student (ASEAN) | $533 |
| An international student (non-ASEAN) | $898 |
*School fees accurate from MOE website as of time of writing
Old photograph of a class of Nanyang Primary School students. Image from MOE Heritage Centre
Nanyang Primary School Ranking
There aren't any official primary school rankings in Singapore. Any you find online is done using self-proclaimed standards and isn't endorsed by MOE. That said, Nanyang Primary School has always been on these lists of the best primary schools in Singapore.
It is also noteworthy that Nanyang Primary School is one of the few schools that offer the Gifted Education Programme and Special Assistance Plan (SAP). This is on top of the Applied Learning Programme (ALP) and Learning for Life Programme (LLP) that every school has.
Nanyang Primary School Principals
According to the roster of the Nanyang Primary School Steering Committee, the current principal is Madam Wong Li Peng. She is aided by three vice-principals - Ms Lim Kar Wae Fiona, Mr Chan Cheong Cheong and Mr James Chong Kok Chiang, who handles the administration.
The previous principal Mdm Ler Jia Luen was moved over to Nan Chiau High School in a 2022 announcement.
Nanyang Primary School Flu
In January 2023, Nanyang Primary School made headlines after 53 students and two staff fell ill with acute respiratory symptoms ranging from fever and cough to sore throat and runny nose. Two pupils had to be hospitalised and were later discharged. None of them tested positive for Covid-19 but some were found to be down with influenza.
Some classes were consequently put on home-based learning while physical morning assemblies and group activities were halted and reduced respectively. The school also said that they took measures to clean and disinfect classrooms and common areas while teachers reminded pupils to practice proper hygiene.