Proximity to Clementi 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 Clementi 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 Clementi 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: Clementi Primary School (Primary)
- Condos within 1km: 15
- Cheapest recorded entry within 1km: $730,000
- Within-1km avg PSF vs district: -21.6%
Location Map
Map shows Clementi 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.
- Clementi Primary School
- THE TRILINQ
- REGENT PARK
- THE PARC CONDOMINIUM
- PARC CLEMATIS
- HUNDRED TREES
- FABER HILLS
- CLAVON
- PASIR PANJANG GARDENS
- WESTPEAK TERRACE
- FREESIA WOODS
- NEWEST
- WEST POINT PEARL GARDEN
What the 1km Rule Actually Means
Living within 1km of Clementi 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 Clementi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNDRED TREES | 720m | $730,000 | $1,290 psf | $1,629 psf | 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 |
| NEWEST | 900m | $745,000 | $692 psf | $1,177 psf | 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 |
| THE TRILINQ | 520m | $812,000 | $933 psf | $1,665 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 |
| PARC CLEMATIS | 710m | $830,000 | $1,076 psf | $1,896 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 |
| REGENT PARK | 550m | $880,000 | $973 psf | $1,249 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 |
| CLAVON | 840m | $980,000 | $1,489 psf | $1,870 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 |
| THE PARC CONDOMINIUM | 660m | $992,000 | $1,015 psf | $1,699 psf | Freehold |
| SUNSET LODGE | 950m | $1,070,000 | $828 psf | $1,031 psf | Freehold |
| ELTA | 950m | $1,158,000 | $2,199 psf | $2,558 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 |
| FREESIA WOODS | 900m | $1,780,000 | $1,434 psf | $1,618 psf | Freehold |
| THE CLEMENTVALE | 950m | $1,950,000 | $958 psf | $1,281 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 |
| FABER HILLS | 750m | $1,990,000 | $895 psf | $1,562 psf | Freehold |
| PASIR PANJANG GARDENS | 880m | $2,880,000 | $1,598 psf | $2,139 psf | Freehold |
| WESTPEAK TERRACE | 880m | $3,600,000 | $1,797 psf | $1,937 psf | Freehold |
| WEST POINT PEARL GARDEN | 940m | $4,600,000 | $1,413 psf | $1,413 psf | Freehold |
All Condos Within 1km
Every condominium within the priority-admission zone (1km) of Clementi Primary School, closest first.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRILINQ | 520m | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | $1,665 psf | 90/100 |
| REGENT PARK | 550m | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 | $1,249 psf | 90/100 |
| THE PARC CONDOMINIUM | 660m | D5 | Freehold | $1,699 psf | 90/100 |
| PARC CLEMATIS | 710m | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $1,896 psf | 85/100 |
| HUNDRED TREES | 720m | D5 | 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 | $1,629 psf | 90/100 |
| FABER HILLS | 750m | D5 | Freehold | $1,562 psf | 81/100 |
| CLAVON | 840m | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $1,870 psf | 90/100 |
| PASIR PANJANG GARDENS | 880m | D5 | Freehold | $2,139 psf | 86/100 |
| WESTPEAK TERRACE | 880m | D5 | Freehold | $1,937 psf | 90/100 |
| FREESIA WOODS | 900m | D21 | Freehold | $1,618 psf | 83/100 |
| NEWEST | 900m | D5 | 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 | $1,177 psf | 81/100 |
| WEST POINT PEARL GARDEN | 940m | D5 | Freehold | $1,413 psf | 90/100 |
| ELTA | 950m | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,558 psf | 90/100 |
| SUNSET LODGE | 950m | D21 | Freehold | $1,031 psf | 76/100 |
| THE CLEMENTVALE | 950m | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,281 psf | 90/100 |
Condos 1–2km Away
Condominiums between 1km and 2km from Clementi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINE GROVE | 1 km | D21 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1984 | $1,046 psf |
| WOODVIEW VILLAS | 1 km | D5 | — | — |
| GREEN GARDENS | 1 km | D5 | — | — |
| CARABELLE | 1 km | D5 | 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 | $1,605 psf |
| THE CLEMENT CANOPY | 1.1 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2016 | $1,814 psf |
| CAVENDISH PARK | 1.1 km | D21 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 | $1,457 psf |
| WEST COAST GARDENS | 1.1 km | D5 | 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 | $1,786 psf |
| SUNGROVE | 1.1 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1994 | $436 psf |
| NAVA GROVE | 1.1 km | D21 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,493 psf |
| BEAVERTON COURT | 1.2 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,816 psf |
| ASTOR GREEN | 1.2 km | D21 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 | $1,348 psf |
| CLEMENTI GREEN | 1.2 km | D21 | Freehold | $1,560 psf |
| THE INFINITI | 1.2 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,422 psf |
| CLEMENTI GARDENS | 1.3 km | D21 | Freehold | $2,102 psf |
| BOTANNIA | 1.3 km | D5 | 956 yrs lease commencing from 1928 | $1,583 psf |
| FONTANA HEIGHTS | 1.3 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,945 psf |
| FABER CREST | 1.3 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 | $1,118 psf |
| LEIGHWOODS | 1.3 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,664 psf |
| MONTVIEW | 1.3 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,946 psf |
| PINETREE HILL | 1.3 km | D21 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | $2,486 psf |
| WHISTLER GRAND | 1.3 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,820 psf |
| PANDAN VALLEY | 1.3 km | D21 | Freehold | $1,385 psf |
| THE TRIZON | 1.4 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,968 psf |
| VILLAGE TOWER | 1.4 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,896 psf |
| THE MARBELLA | 1.4 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,204 psf |
| FABER RESIDENCE | 1.5 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2025 | $2,159 psf |
| MONTEREY PARK CONDOMINIUM | 1.5 km | D5 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $1,561 psf |
| WATERFRONT @ FABER | 1.5 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2013 | $1,447 psf |
| PARC RIVIERA | 1.5 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | $1,576 psf |
| RIDGEWOOD | 1.6 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $1,727 psf |
| TWIN VEW | 1.6 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | $1,719 psf |
| KI RESIDENCES AT BROOKVALE | 1.6 km | D21 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $1,956 psf |
| HOLLLAND GROVE PARK | 1.6 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,129 psf |
| HAMPSTEAD | 1.6 km | D21 | — | — |
| THE SERENADE @ HOLLAND | 1.6 km | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | $1,457 psf |
| KENT VALE | 1.7 km | D5 | — | — |
| THE SIERRA | 1.7 km | D10 | 947 yrs lease commencing from 1937 | $1,696 psf |
| ALLSWORTH PARK | 1.7 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $1,857 psf |
| CLEMENTI PARK | 1.7 km | D21 | Freehold | $1,548 psf |
| MOUNT SINAI | 1.7 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $2,618 psf |
| QUINTERRA | 1.7 km | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | $1,587 psf |
| HOLLAND GROVE PARK | 1.7 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,327 psf |
| HOLLAND GROVE | 1.8 km | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1994 | $1,548 psf |
| WEST BAY CONDOMINIUM | 1.8 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 | $1,063 psf |
| HOLLAND GARDENS | 1.9 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $2,082 psf |
| SAVOY PARK | 1.9 km | D21 | Freehold | $1,588 psf |
| SEAHILL | 1.9 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | $1,518 psf |
| PARKSUITES | 2 km | D10 | 110 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | $2,365 psf |
| THE VISION | 2 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | $1,378 psf |
Family-Friendly Condos (3BR+ Available)
Condos within 1km of Clementi Primary School with a track record of 3-bedroom or larger transactions — the layouts most families actually need.
| Condo | Distance | District | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRILINQ | 520m | D5 | $1,665 psf |
| REGENT PARK | 550m | D5 | $1,249 psf |
| THE PARC CONDOMINIUM | 660m | D5 | $1,699 psf |
| PARC CLEMATIS | 710m | D5 | $1,896 psf |
| HUNDRED TREES | 720m | D5 | $1,629 psf |
| FABER HILLS | 750m | D5 | $1,562 psf |
| CLAVON | 840m | D5 | $1,870 psf |
| PASIR PANJANG GARDENS | 880m | D5 | $2,139 psf |
| WESTPEAK TERRACE | 880m | D5 | $1,937 psf |
| FREESIA WOODS | 900m | D21 | $1,618 psf |
| NEWEST | 900m | D5 | $1,177 psf |
| WEST POINT PEARL GARDEN | 940m | D5 | $1,413 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 Clementi Primary School:
- Clementi Town Secondary School (Secondary) — 310m
- Pei Tong Primary School (Primary) — 560m
- Nan Hua Primary School (Primary) — 800m
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 Clementi 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 Clementi 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 Clementi Primary School?
Does living within 1km of Clementi Primary School guarantee a Primary 1 place?
How is the 1km distance to Clementi Primary School measured?
Can I rent within 1km of Clementi Primary School just to secure priority?
Do condos near Clementi 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.