Proximity to Whitley Secondary 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 Whitley Secondary 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 Whitley Secondary 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: Whitley Secondary School (Secondary)
- Condos within 1km: 2
- Condos within 2km: 63
- Family-friendly (3BR+): 2
Condos Within 1km
Condos within the priority admission zone (1km) of Whitley Secondary School.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALDECOTT HILL ESTATE | 790m | D11 | Freehold | $1,546 psf |
| LORNIE 18 | 790m | D11 | Freehold | $1,293 psf |
Condos 1\u{2013}2km Away
| Condo | Distance | District | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHEAM HOCK GARDENS | 1.3 km | D11 | $1,553 psf |
| TREVOSE PLACE | 1.3 km | D11 | — |
| THOMSON 800 | 1.3 km | D11 | $1,784 psf |
| WESTLAKE GARDENS | 1.3 km | D20 | $1,515 psf |
| SANNY PARK | 1.4 km | D11 | $2,644 psf |
| TREVOSE PARK | 1.4 km | D11 | $1,978 psf |
| DUNEARN ESTATE | 1.5 km | D11 | $2,569 psf |
| TUDOR TEN | 1.5 km | D11 | $661 psf |
| TUDOR VIEW | 1.5 km | D11 | — |
| BRADDELL VIEW | 1.6 km | D20 | $1,015 psf |
| NEW SOO CHOW GARDENS | 1.6 km | D20 | $2,173 psf |
| YEW LIAN PARK | 1.6 km | D20 | $2,027 psf |
| CAMDEN PARK | 1.7 km | D11 | $1,781 psf |
| SKY@ELEVEN | 1.7 km | D11 | $2,087 psf |
| WHITLEY VILLAS | 1.7 km | D11 | $1,253 psf |
| MONTCLAIR @ WHITLEY | 1.7 km | D11 | $882 psf |
| 183 LONGHAUS | 1.7 km | D20 | $1,748 psf |
| WHITLEYVILLE | 1.8 km | D11 | $1,544 psf |
| THE WHITLEY RESIDENCES | 1.8 km | D11 | $840 psf |
| THE GLYNDEBOURNE | 1.8 km | D11 | $2,130 psf |
| THE TREVOSE | 1.8 km | D11 | $1,596 psf |
| TREVOSE 12 | 1.8 km | D11 | — |
| SOO CHOW GARDEN | 1.8 km | D20 | $2,311 psf |
| THOMSON RIDGE | 1.8 km | D20 | $1,846 psf |
| VILLA DES FLORES | 1.8 km | D11 | $1,569 psf |
| CHANCERY LODGE | 1.8 km | D11 | — |
| THE ARCADIA | 1.8 km | D11 | $1,118 psf |
| THOMSON IMPERIAL COURT | 1.8 km | D20 | $1,247 psf |
| VILLA CHANCERITA | 1.8 km | D11 | — |
| ADELPHI PARK ESTATE | 1.9 km | D20 | $1,991 psf |
| ADAM PARK CONDOMINIUM | 1.9 km | D11 | $1,712 psf |
| THOMSON PLAZA | 1.9 km | D20 | $709 psf |
| CUBE 8 | 1.9 km | D11 | $1,758 psf |
| SIN MING PLAZA | 1.9 km | D20 | $1,426 psf |
| ESPANA | 1.9 km | D11 | — |
| UNIVERSITY PARK | 1.9 km | D11 | $1,407 psf |
| CHANCERY HILL VILLAS | 1.9 km | D11 | $808 psf |
| CAPITOL PARK | 1.9 km | D11 | $2,519 psf |
| MOUNT ROSIE TERRACE | 1.9 km | D11 | — |
| 28 SHELFORD | 1.9 km | D11 | $1,990 psf |
| OLEANDER TOWERS | 1.9 km | D12 | $1,362 psf |
| SIGNATURE AT LEWIS | 1.9 km | D10 | $1,910 psf |
| THE CHANCERY RESIDENCE | 1.9 km | D11 | $941 psf |
| THE LEGACY | 1.9 km | D10 | $1,875 psf |
| THE PARK VALE | 1.9 km | D11 | $1,773 psf |
| CHATELET | 2 km | D10 | $1,987 psf |
| D' DALVEY | 2 km | D10 | $1,951 psf |
| DALVEY COURT | 2 km | D10 | $1,551 psf |
| POINT LOMA | 2 km | D11 | — |
| SHELFORD VIEW | 2 km | D11 | $1,632 psf |
| TAN TONG MENG TOWER | 2 km | D11 | $1,188 psf |
| THOMSON V ONE | 2 km | D20 | $1,426 psf |
| MOUNT ROSIE GARDEN | 2 km | D11 | $1,595 psf |
| ROSIE VIEW | 2 km | D11 | $2,642 psf |
| THE EQUATORIAL | 2 km | D10 | $2,052 psf |
| THOMSON V TWO | 2 km | D20 | $1,630 psf |
| 18 SHELFORD | 2 km | D11 | $1,934 psf |
| THE ARTE | 2 km | D12 | $1,695 psf |
| CASA PERLA | 2 km | D11 | — |
| HILLS APARTMENT | 2 km | D11 | $1,832 psf |
| THE COMPASS AT CHANCERY | 2 km | D11 | — |
Family-Friendly Condos (3BR+ Available)
Condos near Whitley Secondary School with 3-bedroom or larger units suitable for families.
| Condo | Distance | District |
|---|---|---|
| CALDECOTT HILL ESTATE | 790m | D11 |
| LORNIE 18 | 790m | D11 |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Whitley Secondary 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 REALIS (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 Whitley Secondary 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 near Whitley Secondary School?
How is the distance to Whitley Secondary School computed?
Walking distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form means actual walking distance is typically 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. The list reflects real-walking computation, verified against the LTA MRT system map (for MRT) or Ministry of Education (for schools).
What is the typical proximity premium for Whitley Secondary School?
School-zone proximity (within 1km catchment) typically commands 3–8% premium over outside-catchment units. The premium is highest near brand-name primary schools.
Does the primary school affect rental yield?
Yes. School-zone-proximate units attract longer-lease family tenants who prioritise schooling stability, supporting both rental rates and tenancy duration.
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.
Where can I verify transacted prices for private condos in this list?
The official source is URA REALIS for private residential caveats. ShiokNest aggregates this data into per-project transacted history.
Should I always prioritise proximity to Whitley Secondary School?
Honest answer: depends on holding horizon and buyer profile. For family-stage buyers, school-zone proximity is binary-valuable during the 6-year primary-school window. For MRT-proximity, daily commute quality compounds across the holding period. Yield-focused investors should run the ROI calculator with proximity-tier-specific yield assumptions.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Distances: haversine formula.
- Data: URA REALIS.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.