CHIJ (Kellock) — formally the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (Kellock) — sits at 1 Bukit Teresa Road, Singapore 099757, nestled in Bukit Merah's hilly interior just above Redhill MRT. It is a government-aided, all-girls primary school administered by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), part of the long-established CHIJ network that has educated generations of Singaporean families (as of 2026-05). The school is affiliated with CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent at Lower Delta Road, meaning girls who complete their primary education here gain priority access to one of Singapore's well-regarded all-girls secondary schools — a pipeline that adds real strategic value for families planning beyond P1.
Under MOE's 2026 Primary 1 (P1) registration framework, children residing within 1 km of their chosen school receive priority in Phase 2B (for parents with community ties) and Phase 2C (open registration) over families in the 1–2 km band. For a school with a modest annual intake of roughly 180–200 students across all phases, even a modest oversubscription can turn the 1 km advantage into the decisive factor between a confirmed place and a ballot with uncertain odds. The 2026 P1 registration exercise — for entry in January 2027 — runs from 30 June to 30 October 2026 per MOE's official announcement.
Beyond the school ballot, Bukit Merah is one of Singapore's most sought-after mature HDB estates — consistently commanding some of the highest resale PSF figures in the public housing market. Median prices for 4-room flats in Bukit Merah reached $930,000 in the 12 months to early 2026, and a five-room flat at Henderson Road transacted at $1.728 million in April 2026, setting a new development record. Buying near CHIJ (Kellock) therefore means buying into one of Singapore's most liquid and high-value HDB markets — with the school proximity premium layered on top of already elevated city-fringe valuations. This guide maps the HDB clusters closest to the school, explains the distance trade-offs, and surfaces the neighbourhood factors that aggregators tend to miss.
For the official rules governing how home-school distance is measured and how it affects priority in each registration phase, see MOE's distance priority page.
- School: CHIJ (Kellock) (Primary)
- HDB blocks within 1km: 2
- HDB blocks within 2km: 3
- Avg resale price nearby: $957,072
School Overview
CHIJ (Kellock) is a Primary school in the Central zone. There are 2 HDB blocks within 1km and 3 within 2km.
Location Map
Map shows CHIJ (Kellock) (centre marker) with the closest HDB blocks. Use to gauge walking distance and route from each block.
- CHIJ (Kellock)
- Blk 91 HENDERSON RD
- Blk 92 HENDERSON RD
- Blk 93 HENDERSON RD
HDB Blocks Within 1km
HDB blocks within the 1km priority zone of CHIJ (Kellock).
| Block | Road Name | Town | Year Built | Units | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | HENDERSON RD | BM | 1975 | 360 | 950m |
| 92 | HENDERSON RD | BM | 1975 | 360 | 1 km |
HDB Blocks Within 2km
HDB blocks between 1km and 2km from CHIJ (Kellock).
| Block | Road Name | Town | Year Built | Units | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | HENDERSON RD | BM | 1975 | 360 | 1.1 km |
Price Analysis
Based on recent HDB resale transactions for streets near CHIJ (Kellock):
| Street | Transactions | Avg Price | Min Price | Max Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENDERSON RD | 115 | $957,072 | $503,000 | $1,728,000 |
CHIJ (Kellock) is positioned on Bukit Teresa Road, a quiet residential cul-de-sac on the southern slope of Bukit Merah Ridge. The surrounding streetscape is dominated by low-density landed housing and the school's own grounds, which means the nearest HDB clusters are 400–950 m away rather than immediately adjacent. Three sub-clusters fall within or close to the 1 km priority zone (as of 2026-05).
Bukit Purmei Road Cluster (~400–600 m)
Blocks along Bukit Purmei Road — including Blocks 101 to 115 — form the single closest HDB concentration to CHIJ (Kellock), estimated at approximately 400–600 m walking distance depending on the block. These are mature New Generation and Model A blocks completed between 1982 and 1985, offering a mix of 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room flats. Recent transaction data (to April 2026) shows 3-room units changing hands between $400,000 and $568,000, 4-room units at $543,000 to $738,000, and 5-room units — less frequently traded — averaging around $1.0 million. Because the blocks were built in the early 1980s, remaining lease is approximately 56–59 years as of 2026, which matters for CPF usage eligibility and bank loan quantum — see the distance-tradeoff section below.
Blocks at the Bukit Purmei end of the cluster are also within easy walking range of Radin Mas Primary School (approximately 420 m), giving residents an additional P1 option and a degree of optionality if CHIJ (Kellock) is oversubscribed in early phases.
Telok Blangah Rise Cluster (~590 m)
HDB blocks along Telok Blangah Rise lie approximately 590 m from CHIJ (Kellock). This cluster sits at a slightly higher elevation, offering partial city views from upper floors, and the walk to school involves a gentle slope downhill in the morning. Flat types range from 3-room to 5-room, with the estate also providing residents easy bus access to HarbourFront MRT and VivoCity. Telok Blangah Rise units tend to trade at a modest discount to the Bukit Purmei blocks given fewer recent en-bloc and upgrading signals, but the school-proximity advantage is comparable.
Henderson Road / Kim Tian Corridor (~850 m–1.1 km)
Blocks on Henderson Road and the Kim Tian Place estate sit at the outer edge of the 1 km priority band — approximately 850 m to 1.1 km from the school depending on the block. Buyers considering this corridor should verify their specific unit address against MOE's official distance checker, as a few hundred metres can push a flat outside the 1 km zone. Henderson Road has seen some of Bukit Merah's most headline-grabbing resale transactions: a five-room flat at the City Vue @ Henderson development transacted at $1.728 million ($1,421 psf) in April 2026, setting a new development benchmark. The premium reflects both the central location and the newer completion date, but it also illustrates the overall pricing ceiling buyers face in this corridor.
For current HDB resale transaction records searchable by street, use the HDB Resale Flat Prices portal. Always cross-reference the specific block number and storey range, as prices within a single street can vary by 15–25% based on floor level and remaining lease.
Families targeting CHIJ (Kellock) face a pronounced version of Singapore's school-proximity pricing dynamic: the blocks closest to the school are also among the most expensive HDB flats in the island's mature-estate market. The Bukit Merah town-wide 4-room median of $930,000 (as of early 2026) already sits well above the national median of approximately $580,000–$620,000 — and the Bukit Purmei sub-cluster that provides the closest CHIJ (Kellock) access commands yet another premium above the town median for well-positioned units.
The 1 km vs. 2 km gap at CHIJ (Kellock): context matters. CHIJ (Kellock) is not a school that regularly ballots in Phase 2C under normal conditions. The 2025 P1 exercise showed 123 Phase 2C vacancies with only 57 applicants taken, and Phase 2A had 80 vacancies but just 14 applicants — suggesting demand has moderated from the peak mid-2010s competition levels when the school faced oversubscription. This means the 1 km distance advantage is less of a make-or-break factor for CHIJ (Kellock) today than for many other popular primary schools — a nuance that buyers paying a premium purely for the school-proximity angle should weigh carefully. That said, MOE has noted it is reviewing the P1 registration framework and will gradually reduce intakes at many schools as birth cohorts shrink, which could tighten competition again in future years.
The lease-decay calculation cannot be ignored. The Bukit Purmei Road blocks (closest to the school) were completed in 1982–1985 and carry remaining leases of roughly 56–59 years as of 2026. Under CPF Board rules, buyers using CPF for properties with remaining leases below 60 years face progressively reduced withdrawal limits. Similarly, HDB's loan eligibility and commercial bank LTV ratios tighten for leases below 60 years. A buyer relying on full CPF for a $650,000 4-room flat at Block 115 Bukit Purmei Road should run the CPF usage calculator carefully — the effective cash outlay can be 20–30% higher than for a comparable newer flat because the CPF shortfall must be funded in cash. Use the affordability calculator to model this, and the total cost of ownership calculator to factor in stamp duty and renovation across different loan structures.
The 1–2 km band as a value play. Buyers who determine their family timeline does not require the 1 km advantage — for example, children who are more than 2–3 years away from P1 registration and whose plans may evolve — can access comparable Bukit Merah amenities at the Henderson Road / Kim Tian edge of the corridor at similar or slightly lower per-unit prices, but with newer completions and longer remaining leases. The lease decay calculator allows side-by-side comparison of two properties' real costs accounting for diminishing lease value.
Most buyers researching CHIJ (Kellock) proximity focus almost entirely on Bukit Purmei Road because it appears first in distance-sorted searches. The fuller picture of living near this school reveals several advantages that the aggregator view misses entirely.
The CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent pipeline. CHIJ (Kellock) is affiliated with CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent (CHIJ STC) at 160 Lower Delta Road — one of Singapore's historically strong all-girls secondary schools. Affiliated students receive a lower PSLE aggregate cut-off under MOE's affiliated school admission scheme, meaning girls who complete six years at CHIJ (Kellock) gain a structural advantage in secondary school placement. For families with a second or third daughter in the pipeline, this single-school path from primary through secondary offers meaningful planning predictability. The CHIJ network's shared ethos — Ora et Labora (Pray and Work) — also resonates strongly with families who value the mission school culture for its character formation dimension alongside academics.
Redhill MRT as a hidden mobility asset. Redhill MRT station (EW18) on the East-West Line is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Bukit Purmei Road cluster — usable by parents for the morning school drop-off and commute in a single journey. At Redhill, the EW Line connects directly to Jurong East in the west and Raffles Place / Tanah Merah in the east without a transfer, meaning both Jurong Lake District–based and CBD-based working parents face a comfortable 15–20 minute commute from door to desk. Compare this with many popular primary school catchments in the northern or western regions where MRT access requires a feeder bus plus interchange.
Bukit Merah as a walkable hawker-and-retail precinct. Alexandra Village Food Centre, ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre, and the Redhill Food Centre form a triangle of hawker dining within 1–2 km of the Bukit Purmei cluster — a density of affordable eating options unmatched in most HDB towns. The neighbourhood also has a NTUC FairPrice, Giant supermarket, and Queensway Shopping Centre within a 10–15 minute walk, reducing the need for a car for daily errands. This liveability density rarely shows up in PSF comparisons but meaningfully reduces the total cost of running a household.
Proximity to two school options simultaneously. As noted above, Bukit Purmei Road blocks also fall within walking range of Radin Mas Primary School, a bilingual Chinese-medium option under the MOE mainstream framework. Families who place a daughter into CHIJ (Kellock) while simultaneously having a son can potentially qualify both children at their respective preferred schools from a single address — an unusual dual-school proximity that eliminates the common tradeoff of optimising for one child at the expense of another.
Visualise commute times from Bukit Purmei to key workplaces on the commute time map, and check liveability scores by district on the scores map.
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Methodology & Sources
The dataset behind this report spans the latest available data; we refresh it as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Distances calculated using haversine formula.
- School data from MOE.
- Transaction data from HDB via data.gov.sg.
Price-per-square-foot (PSF) here means the median deal in the period; means are reserved for volume-weighted aggregates explicitly labelled as such.