Proximity to Alexandra Primary School is one of the highest-leverage locational variables in the Singapore property market. Primary-school proximity matters for families during the Phase 2A/2B/2C/3 registration windows; the 1km school-zone catchment is the operative threshold for the Phase 2C balloting advantage. The Ministry of Education maintains the official registration framework.
For private condo buyers in particular, proximity to Alexandra Primary School translates to (a) immediate quality-of-life benefit during the holding period, (b) measurable rental-yield uplift via stronger tenant demand, and (c) resale-pricing premium when exiting. The premium magnitude varies: school-zone proximity premium typically runs 3–8% over equivalent units outside the 1km catchment. This private condos shortlist surfaces the developments closest to Alexandra Primary School.
The cost framework applies uniformly: private condo buyers face BSD per the IRAS BSD, ABSD per the IRAS ABSD by buyer profile, and SORA-pegged mortgages at ~4.0% all-in via the MAS TDSR explainer framework. Use the stamp duty calculator to size your upfront cost.
- School: Alexandra Primary School (Primary)
- Condos within 1km: 10
- Cheapest recorded entry within 1km: $710,000
- Within-1km avg PSF vs district: -10.3%
Location Map
Map shows Alexandra Primary School (centre) with nearby condos. MOE measures the 1km/2km priority band as a straight line to the school’s central point — confirm any address on the official OneMap School Query, not a walking-route estimate.
- Alexandra Primary School
- THE ANCHORAGE
- STIRLING RESIDENCES
- SHEPHERD'
- ALEXIS
- QUEENS
- THE INTERLACE
- QUEENS PEAK
- COMMONWEALTH TOWERS
- HUDSON PLACE RESIDENCES
- BLOOMSBURY RESIDENCES
What the 1km Rule Actually Means
Living within 1km of Alexandra Primary School gives Singapore-citizen children the top distance-priority tier in the MOE Primary 1 (P1) ballot (Phase 2C). Three things buyers most often get wrong:
- Distance is measured as a straight line to the school’s central point — not walking or driving distance. Verify any address on the official OneMap School Query.
- Within 1km is not a guarantee. The most sought-after schools ballot even within the 1km citizen tier.
- To use home-based priority you must live at the address for at least 30 months from the start of the exercise; MOE spot-checks and prosecutes false addresses.
Full mechanics — phases, balloting and the residency rule — are in the P1 registration & 1km-rule property guide.
Cheapest Units Within 1km
The most affordable way into Alexandra Primary School’s 1km band, ranked by the lowest recorded transacted price. When you are buying for catchment on a budget, the entry quantum matters more than headline PSF.
| Condo | Distance | Cheapest (recorded) | Cheapest PSF | Avg PSF | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENS PEAK | 800m | $710,000 | $1,510 psf | $2,109 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 |
| ALEXIS | 650m | $718,000 | $1,106 psf | $1,675 psf | Freehold |
| COMMONWEALTH TOWERS | 850m | $795,000 | $1,679 psf | $2,081 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2013 |
| STIRLING RESIDENCES | 440m | $908,888 | $1,619 psf | $2,285 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 |
| THE INTERLACE | 790m | $1,180,000 | $728 psf | $1,475 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 |
| QUEENS | 660m | $1,300,000 | $1,015 psf | $1,552 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 |
| BLOOMSBURY RESIDENCES | 950m | $1,339,570 | $2,348 psf | $2,522 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 |
| HUDSON PLACE RESIDENCES | 870m | $1,455,000 | $2,253 psf | $2,471 psf | 99 years leasehold |
| THE ANCHORAGE | 270m | $1,530,000 | $1,396 psf | $1,796 psf | Freehold |
| SHEPHERD'S HILL ESTATE | 450m | $6,380,000 | $1,227 psf | $1,826 psf | Freehold |
All Condos Within 1km
Every condominium within the priority-admission zone (1km) of Alexandra Primary School, closest first.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANCHORAGE | 270m | D3 | Freehold | $1,796 psf | 90/100 |
| STIRLING RESIDENCES | 440m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | $2,285 psf | 100/100 |
| SHEPHERD'S HILL ESTATE | 450m | D3 | Freehold | $1,826 psf | 90/100 |
| ALEXIS | 650m | D3 | Freehold | $1,675 psf | 100/100 |
| QUEENS | 660m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | $1,552 psf | 100/100 |
| THE INTERLACE | 790m | D4 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 | $1,475 psf | 79/100 |
| QUEENS PEAK | 800m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | $2,109 psf | 100/100 |
| COMMONWEALTH TOWERS | 850m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2013 | $2,081 psf | 100/100 |
| HUDSON PLACE RESIDENCES | 870m | D5 | 99 years leasehold | $2,471 psf | 74/100 |
| BLOOMSBURY RESIDENCES | 950m | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,522 psf | 81/100 |
Condos 1–2km Away
Condominiums between 1km and 2km from Alexandra Primary School. Homes 1–2km away still outrank beyond-2km applicants in the citizen tier, so they remain a credible second option.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENRITH | 1.1 km | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,796 psf |
| NORMANTON PARK | 1.1 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $1,868 psf |
| MARGARET VILLE | 1.2 km | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | $2,182 psf |
| MICHAEL APARTMENT | 1.3 km | D10 | — | — |
| THE PEAK | 1.4 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,434 psf |
| ISLAND VIEW | 1.5 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,359 psf |
| LYNDENWOODS | 1.5 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2025 | $2,462 psf |
| BREEZEWAYS | 1.6 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,527 psf |
| PEPYS HILL CONDOMINIUM | 1.6 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,284 psf |
| THE METROPOLITAN CONDOMINIUM | 1.6 km | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | $1,738 psf |
| SPRINGWOOD | 1.6 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,906 psf |
| TERRA HILL | 1.6 km | D5 | Freehold | $2,656 psf |
| KENT RIDGE HILL RESIDENCES | 1.6 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,840 psf |
| FRAGRANCE COURT | 1.7 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,337 psf |
| CHELSEA VILLAGE | 1.7 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,952 psf |
| TANGLIN REGENCY | 1.7 km | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1994 | $1,622 psf |
| SPRINGDEW TERRACE | 1.7 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,864 psf |
| THE CASSANDRA | 1.7 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,328 psf |
| ASCENTIA SKY | 1.7 km | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | $1,757 psf |
| ARTRA | 1.7 km | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2016 | $2,292 psf |
| FLYNN PARK | 1.7 km | D5 | Freehold | $2,440 psf |
| TREASURE PLACE | 1.7 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,353 psf |
| WESTPOINT CONDOMINIUM | 1.7 km | D5 | — | — |
| CHESTER PARK | 1.8 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,831 psf |
| JERVOIS MEADOWS | 1.8 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,611 psf |
| RIA APARTMENTS | 1.8 km | D5 | — | — |
| SARHAD VILLE | 1.8 km | D5 | — | — |
| BIJOU | 1.8 km | D5 | Freehold | $2,104 psf |
| ECHELON | 1.8 km | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | $2,080 psf |
| PEIRCE VILLAS | 1.8 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,144 psf |
| WEST SEA GARDENS | 1.8 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,817 psf |
| BAYVILLE CONDOMINIUM | 1.8 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,350 psf |
| TANGLIN VIEW | 1.8 km | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,655 psf |
| BANYAN PARK | 1.8 km | D5 | Freehold | $2,096 psf |
| BUONA VISTA GARDENS | 1.8 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,425 psf |
| WESTRIDGE | 1.8 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,734 psf |
| BANYAN CONDOMINIUM | 1.9 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,331 psf |
| BUONA LODGE | 1.9 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,504 psf |
| CHWEE CHIAN VIEW | 1.9 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,916 psf |
| CLYDESVIEW | 1.9 km | D3 | Freehold | $1,638 psf |
| JERVOIS COURT | 1.9 km | D10 | — | — |
| ALEX RESIDENCES | 1.9 km | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2013 | $2,109 psf |
| QUEENSWAY TOWER | 1.9 km | D3 | Freehold | $1,281 psf |
| JERVOIS PRIVE | 1.9 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,989 psf |
| TANGLIN PARK | 1.9 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,326 psf |
| MENDON SPRING | 2 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,248 psf |
| SRI MENANTI ESTATE | 2 km | D3 | Freehold | $2,407 psf |
| JERVOIS GROVE | 2 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,853 psf |
| SKYLINE RESIDENCES | 2 km | D4 | Freehold | $2,164 psf |
| LANDRIDGE CONDOMINIUM | 2 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,492 psf |
| ONE-NORTH RESIDENCES | 2 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2005 | $1,545 psf |
| PASIR VIEW PARK | 2 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,491 psf |
| PLEASANT HILL LODGE | 2 km | D5 | — | — |
| KENTVIEW PARK | 2 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,377 psf |
| THE CREST | 2 km | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | $1,943 psf |
| CRYSTAL HEIGHTS | 2 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,328 psf |
| CASA JERVOIS | 2 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,107 psf |
Family-Friendly Condos (3BR+ Available)
Condos within 1km of Alexandra Primary School with a track record of 3-bedroom or larger transactions — the layouts most families actually need.
| Condo | Distance | District | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANCHORAGE | 270m | D3 | $1,796 psf |
| STIRLING RESIDENCES | 440m | D3 | $2,285 psf |
| SHEPHERD'S HILL ESTATE | 450m | D3 | $1,826 psf |
| ALEXIS | 650m | D3 | $1,675 psf |
| QUEENS | 660m | D3 | $1,552 psf |
| THE INTERLACE | 790m | D4 | $1,475 psf |
| QUEENS PEAK | 800m | D3 | $2,109 psf |
| COMMONWEALTH TOWERS | 850m | D3 | $2,081 psf |
| HUDSON PLACE RESIDENCES | 870m | D5 | $2,471 psf |
| BLOOMSBURY RESIDENCES | 950m | D5 | $2,522 psf |
Overlapping School Catchments
A home sitting within 1km of two popular primary schools is the strongest catchment play there is — it widens your P1 options and tends to hold demand best on resale. Other schools whose catchment overlaps Alexandra Primary School:
- Crescent Girls' School (Secondary) — 460m
- Queenstown Primary School (Primary) — 610m
- Queensway Secondary School (Secondary) — 830m
- Global Indian International School (GIIS Queenstown) (International) — 830m
Rent vs Buy Within 1km
Some families rent within 1km purely to secure the P1 distance tier. It is legitimate, but weigh it carefully:
- The 30-month residency rule applies to renters too — you must genuinely live at the address for about 30 months from the start of the exercise.
- MOE runs address spot-checks and has prosecuted parents for false declarations.
- A caregiver’s address within 1km is downgraded to the 1–2km tier — it does not buy you the top band.
- Buying instead locks the address in permanently and captures any catchment appreciation, but ties up capital and stamp duty.
The private condos list ranked by distance to Alexandra Primary School is sorted by walking-distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form — built around limited road grids, MRT alignment, and walkway connectivity — means actual walking distance can be 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. Each unit’s rated distance reflects this real-walking-distance computation.
Within the shortlist, individual private condos differ on (a) tenure type (mix of freehold, 999-year, and 99-year leasehold), (b) unit-type mix (studio / 1BR / 2BR / 3BR / 4BR), (c) MCST or S&CC fees (for condos vs HDB), and (d) age + facilities standard. The proximity-premium is one variable; the comprehensive evaluation needs all of these. Use the comparison tool to place 2–3 candidates side-by-side on price, PSF, yield, and walkability score.
Cross-reference the list against URA (for private condo transacted caveats) or the HDB resale portal (for HDB resale transactions) to verify recent per-unit transacted prices. The proximity-premium varies by district and demand cohort; well-connected RCR / OCR with strong upgrader demand tends to see the highest premium, while super-prime CCR sees a smaller relative premium because PSF is already high.
The distance-vs-price curve for Alexandra Primary School typically follows a step-function: units 0–500m command the full premium (5–10% for MRT, 3–8% for schools), units 500m–1km command a partial premium (3–5%), and units 1km+ command little to no premium. For yield-focused buyers, the 500m–1km band can offer the best yield-to-price tradeoff — close enough for tenant-demand support but priced below the premium-floor 0–500m tier.
The 1km school-zone threshold is binary in regulatory terms (you either qualify for Phase 2C balloting advantage or you don’t), so for family-stage buyers the cliff is meaningful. For MRT-proximity there’s no equivalent binary threshold, but the walking-time-tolerance threshold typically sits around 8–10 minutes — buyers tolerate longer walks if the segment is otherwise compelling.
Within the shortlist, value-buyers should look for: (a) older private condos in the 500m–1km band with strong fundamentals (freehold tenure or good unit-mix) that are priced below the proximity-premium-floor adjacent stock; (b) private condos in projects where MCST or S&CC fees are lower than comparable proximity-tier stock; (c) units on lower floors in private condos with good orientation, where the floor-band discount partially offsets the proximity-premium. The price heatmap visualises district-level PSF concentration; cross-reference with the URA Property Price Index for cycle context.
FAQ
How many condos are within 1km of Alexandra Primary School?
Does living within 1km of Alexandra Primary School guarantee a Primary 1 place?
How is the 1km distance to Alexandra Primary School measured?
Can I rent within 1km of Alexandra Primary School just to secure priority?
Do condos near Alexandra Primary School cost more?
How does cooling-measure environment affect this list?
The post-April-2023 cooling-measure regime (foreigner ABSD 60%, SC second-property ABSD 20%, TDSR 55%) shapes demand-side composition across all districts. Proximity premium remains structural, but the absolute price level reflects the broader demand-supply equilibrium. See IRAS ABSD and the MAS TDSR explainer.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Distances use the haversine (straight-line) formula, matching how MOE measures home-school distance.
- School locations from MOE; condo prices from URA caveats.
- P1 phases, 1km/2km priority and balloting outcomes: always verify on the official MOE and OneMap School Query pages.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.