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Nanyang Primary School — Elite Strategist

Nanyang Primary is one of Singapore's most sought-after schools, affiliated with Nanyang Girls' High School. Admission is extremely competitive in all phases.

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Phase 2C: Two-Track Scheme

From the 2027 exercise this school splits its Phase 2C places evenly across a ≤2km track and a >2km track. Living within 1km no longer outranks 1–2km — the ≤2km track ballots as one group.

Phase 2C reserves 60 places: 30 for the ≤2km track and 30 beyond 2km.

Phase-by-Phase Strategy

Phase 1

Sibling Priority

Guaranteed

If you already have a child in NYPS, your younger child gets guaranteed admission through Phase 1. This is the most secure path.

Phase 2A

Alumni Route

High

NYPS has a strong alumni association. If you or your spouse is a former student, you can register under Phase 2A. Alumni membership should be secured well before the registration year. Note: Since 2022, 2A(1) and 2A(2) have been merged into a single Phase 2A.

Phase 2B

Parent Volunteer (PV) Route

Medium

NYPS accepts parent volunteers but the program is highly competitive with limited slots. Applications typically open 2 years before your child's registration year. Minimum 40 hours of volunteer service required. Grassroots leader endorsement through the local RC/CC is an alternative path.

PV / Grassroots Info

Availability: Extremely competitive — limited slots
When: Apply 2 years before registration year
Hours: 80 hours minimum (higher than most schools)
Tip: NYPS requires 80 volunteer hours — double the standard 40. PV program is highly competitive. Apply as early as possible and be prepared for a multi-year commitment.
Phase 2C

Open Balloting

Very Low

NYPS has balloted in Phase 2C in most recent years. From the 2027 exercise the school runs the Two-Track Scheme: Phase 2C places are split between a ≤2km track and a >2km track, and there is no home-school distance priority inside a track — a 1-2km home faces exactly the same 2C ballot as one within 1km. The ≤2km track is still heavily contested, but the realistic catchment is now the full 2km ring; applicants beyond 2km ballot separately in the >2km track.

Phase 2B — Step-by-Step Guide

Phase 2B at Nanyang Primary is extremely competitive. There are TWO main paths: Parent Volunteer (PV) and Grassroots Leader. NYPS has one of Singapore's most demanding PV programs — 80 hours minimum (double the standard 40).

Parent Volunteer (PV)Very high competition

  1. Contact NYPS parent support group 2.5 years before your child's P1 registration year
  2. Submit PV application in January-February. Slots fill within days of opening
  3. Complete minimum 80 volunteer hours over 2 years (40 hours/year)
  4. Receive Phase 2B eligibility certificate from school in June of registration year

Timeline: Start: K1 year (Jan). PV application: Jan-Feb of K1 year. Complete hours by: Apr of P1 registration year. Confirmation: Jun of P1 year

Grassroots LeaderHigh competition

  1. Join your local Residents' Committee (RC) or Neighbourhood Committee (NC) near the school 2+ years before P1 year
  2. Serve actively as an executive member (not just ordinary member). Attend monthly meetings
  3. Obtain endorsement letter from People's Association (PA) for Phase 2B
  4. Note: Endorsement window closes approximately 12 months before P1 registration

Timeline: Start: By K1 year. Executive membership: Must be confirmed at least 1 year before registration. Endorsement cutoff: ~Jun of year before registration

Key Dates

  • • PV applications open: January (2 years before P1 year)
  • • PV hours deadline: April of P1 registration year
  • • Grassroots endorsement cutoff: June of preceding year
  • • Phase 2B registration: Late July

Housing Strategy for ≤2km

Why 1–2km works here: Phase 2C runs one ≤2km ballot, so 1–2km is as good as living next door.

From the 2027 P1 exercise this school runs the Two-Track Scheme in Phase 2C: the Phase 2C places are split into a ≤2km track and a >2km track, and there is no home-school distance priority inside the ≤2km track. Nanyang has balloted Phase 2C applicants every year since 2019; under the new rules a home 1.9km away faces exactly the same Phase 2C ballot as one 300m away, which widens the realistic catchment for non-alumni, non-PV families from <1km to the full 2km ring. Phase 2B is unchanged — distance still ranks applicants there, so a <1km address remains the strongest position for the 2B route.

Nearby Areas

1

King's Road / Coronation Road area

Landed + Condos — Premium area — landed houses and older condos within walking distance

2

Bukit Timah / Duchess Road

Condos + Landed — Several condo developments within 1km radius

3

Farrer Road / Queen's Road

Condos — More affordable condo options, still within 1km

Rental Strategy

Expect to pay $5,400–$10,800/month for a 3-bedroom unit within 1km. Rental demand spikes during P1 registration year. Consider renting 1-2 years before registration and updating your NRIC address.

Purchase Guide

Properties within 1km of NYPS command a significant premium (10–20%). Budget $2.6M+ for a condo, $6.5M+ for landed.

Action Checklist

  • ✓Check OneMap for exact distance from your unit to NYPS boundary
  • ✓Verify your NRIC address is updated at least 1 month before Phase 2C
  • ✓Rental: minimum 6-month tenancy with proof of residence
  • ✓For purchase: OTP exercised and caveat lodged before registration
  • ✓Consider pre-school proximity — plan 2-3 years ahead

Homes within 1km

Condos (18)

2017 · 99-year · 755 units · 0.3km
2BR Rent: 5.96 psf/mo3BR Rent: 5.96 psf/mo
2BR Buy: 1.3M3BR Buy: 1.85M
The Tresor
2015 · 99-year · 116 units · 0.4km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
2012 · Freehold · 336 units · 0.4km
2BR Rent: 5.00 psf/mo3BR Rent: 5.00 psf/mo
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: 2.27M
Duchess Manor
1998 · Freehold · 79 units · 0.4km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: 2.37M
Duchess royale
2006 · Freehold · 120 units · 0.4km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
2016 · 99-year · 469 units · 0.5km
2BR Rent: 5.51 psf/mo3BR Rent: 5.51 psf/mo
2BR Buy: 1.49M3BR Buy: 1.93M
Gallop Gables
1996 · Freehold · 44 units · 0.6km
2BR Rent: 4.54 psf/mo3BR Rent: 4.54 psf/mo
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
1975 · Freehold · 120 units · 0.6km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Duchess Crest
2000 · Freehold · 111 units · 0.6km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: 1.85M
Coronation Grove
1996 · Freehold · 96 units · 0.6km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
2012 · 999-year · 255 units · 0.7km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
d'Leedon
2015 · 99-year · 1715 units · 0.7km
2BR Rent: 5.53 psf/mo3BR Rent: 5.53 psf/mo
2BR Buy: 1.35M3BR Buy: 2.15M
Spanish Village
1986 · Freehold · 226 units · 0.7km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
The Level Z
2010 · Freehold · 36 units · 0.9km
2BR Rent: 4.77 psf/mo3BR Rent: 4.77 psf/mo
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: 2.11M
Wilshire Residences
2020 · Freehold · 85 units · 0.9km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Sommerville Park
1974 · Freehold · 64 units · 1.0km
2BR Rent: 4.25 psf/mo3BR Rent: 4.25 psf/mo
2BR Buy: 1.3M3BR Buy: —
Leedon Residence
2016 · Freehold · 381 units · 1.0km
2BR Rent: 6.42 psf/mo3BR Rent: 6.42 psf/mo
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: 2.85M
Waterfall Gardens
1988 · Freehold · 42 units · 1.0km
2BR Rent: 4.70 psf/mo3BR Rent: 4.70 psf/mo
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —

HDB (8)

Block
— · 99-year · 3/4/5-room · 0.28km
3-Rm Rent: —4-Rm Rent: —
3-Rm Buy: —4-Rm Buy: —
Blk 1 Ghim Moh Road
1977 · 99-year · 3/4/5-room · 0.55km
3-Rm Rent: 3.1K4-Rm Rent: 4.1K
3-Rm Buy: 389K4-Rm Buy: 580K
Blk 2 Ghim Moh Road
1977 · 99-year · 3/4/5-room · 0.58km
3-Rm Rent: 3.1K4-Rm Rent: 4.1K
3-Rm Buy: 389K4-Rm Buy: 580K
Blk 3 Ghim Moh Road
1977 · 99-year · 3/4/5-room · 0.62km
3-Rm Rent: 3.1K4-Rm Rent: 4.1K
3-Rm Buy: 389K4-Rm Buy: 580K
Blk 20 Ghim Moh Road
1977 · 99-year · 3/4/5-room · 0.70km
3-Rm Rent: 3.1K4-Rm Rent: 4.1K
3-Rm Buy: 389K4-Rm Buy: 580K
Blk 19 Ghim Moh Road
1977 · 99-year · 3/4/5-room · 0.72km
3-Rm Rent: 3.1K4-Rm Rent: 4.1K
3-Rm Buy: 389K4-Rm Buy: 580K
Blk 34 Holland Drive
1975 · 99-year · 3/4/5-room · 0.78km
3-Rm Rent: 3.1K4-Rm Rent: 4.1K
3-Rm Buy: 505K4-Rm Buy: 1.02M
Block (Farrer Road)
— · 99-year · 3/4/5-room · 0.94km
3-Rm Rent: —4-Rm Rent: —
3-Rm Buy: —4-Rm Buy: —

Landed (4)

King's Road
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy 8.18M
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Coronation Road
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Duke's Road
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Bukit Timah Road (within 1km)
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —

Prices are medians of URA caveats — resale and sub-sale only, new launches excluded. "2BR"/"3BR" are floor areas (500–800 / 800–1,200 sq ft), not bedroom counts. Condo rents are URA's median rent per square foot per month (psf/mo) — a rate, not a monthly total. URA publishes no landed rents, so those cells stay blank. "—" means URA has no figure for that project: too few recent sales in that size band, or none at all.

Condo prices are medians of URA caveats — resale and sub-sale only, new launches excluded (window Sep 2024 – Sep 2026); condo rents are URA's median rent per square foot per month (2026 Q2). "—" means no figure is published for that row: too few records to quote one, or none at all. The 1–2km tables use the same URA caveat window, plus data.gov.sg medians for HDB; 1–2km landed rents have no source and stay "—". HDB figures in the within-1km tables are medians of data.gov.sg HDB resale registrations over the last 24 months and HDB's published median rent by town and flat type. Landed purchase figures are URA caveat medians for that street; URA's rental data covers non-landed property only, so the landed rent columns stay "—". Current listings: 99.co PropertyGuru

Homes in the 1–2km ring

Condos (20)

Waterfall Gardens
1988 · Freehold · 42 units · 1.1km
2BR Rent: 4.70 psf/mo3BR Rent: 4.70 psf/mo
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 2.38M ~ S$ 8.68M
S$ 1,168 ~ S$ 2,559 psf
Rent S$ 10,000 ~ S$ 15,000
2.22% yield
Duet
— · — · — units · 1.1km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 990K ~ S$ 3.27M
S$ 2,366 ~ S$ 2,707 psf
Rent S$ 7,800 ~ S$ 8,500
2.19% yield
The Coterie @ Holland
— · — · — units · 1.2km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 1M ~ S$ 2.3M
S$ 2,159 ~ S$ 2,850 psf
De Lente
— · — · — units · 1.2km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
From S$ 2.38M
From S$ 2,328 psf
Botanika
— · — · — units · 1.2km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
From S$ 8M
From S$ 3,642 psf
Rent From S$ 15,600
Lien Towers
— · — · — units · 1.3km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 9M ~ S$ 11.55M
S$ 1,781 ~ S$ 2,288 psf
Unit 8
— · — · — units · 1.3km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 2M ~ S$ 6.7M
S$ 497 ~ S$ 1,673 psf
YGK Garden
— · — · — units · 1.3km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 2.9M ~ S$ 4.48M
S$ 1,403 ~ S$ 2,168 psf
Rent S$ 12,800 ~ S$ 13,000
Hollandswood Court
— · — · — units · 1.3km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 460K ~ S$ 2.4M
S$ 216 ~ S$ 1,126 psf
Villa Halia
— · — · — units · 1.3km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Corona Court
— · — · — units · 1.4km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Holland Court
— · — · — units · 1.4km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
From S$ 5M
From S$ 2,566 psf
Rent From S$ 7,000
2.08% yield
Parvis
2013 · Freehold · 248 units · 1.4km
2BR Rent: 5.66 psf/mo3BR Rent: 5.66 psf/mo
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 4.6M ~ S$ 7.68M
S$ 2,322 ~ S$ 2,777 psf
Rent S$ 6,000 ~ S$ 15,500
2.97% yield
Astrid Meadows
— · — · — units · 1.4km
2BR Rent: 4.33 psf/mo3BR Rent: 4.33 psf/mo
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 3.38M ~ S$ 9.5M
S$ 2,288 ~ S$ 2,622 psf
Rent S$ 4,998 ~ S$ 20,000
2.47% yield
Tudor Ten
— · — · — units · 1.4km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Holland Residences
2014 · Freehold · 84 units · 1.4km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 2.4M ~ S$ 4.08M
S$ 1,659 ~ S$ 2,448 psf
Rent S$ 6,200 ~ S$ 11,000
2.99% yield
Corona Ville
— · — · — units · 1.4km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
S$ 500K ~ S$ 2.7M
S$ 329 ~ S$ 1,766 psf
Leedon 2
— · — · — units · 1.5km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: 2.36M
Asking:
S$ 1.75M ~ S$ 2.8M
S$ 2,280 ~ S$ 2,321 psf
Rent From S$ 6,280
2.50% yield
Loft @ Holland
— · — · — units · 1.5km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: —
Asking:
From S$ 999K
From S$ 2,064 psf
4.75% yield
The Merasaga
— · — · — units · 1.5km
2BR Rent: —3BR Rent: —
2BR Buy: —3BR Buy: 2.04M
Asking:
S$ 2.14M ~ S$ 2.95M
S$ 2,084 ~ S$ 2,302 psf
Rent From S$ 5,300
3.14% yield

HDB (4)

Blk 3A–30 (5 blocks) Holland Close
1974 · 99-year · 3/4/5-room · 1.83km
3-Rm Rent: 3.1K4-Rm Rent: 4.1K
3-Rm Buy: 434K4-Rm Buy: 952K
Blk 2–12 (2 blocks) Holland Avenue
1974 · 99-year · 3/4/5-room · 1.85km
3-Rm Rent: 3.1K4-Rm Rent: 4.1K
3-Rm Buy: 490K4-Rm Buy: 618K
Blk 89–95 (7 blocks) Commonwealth Drive
1967 · 99-year · 2/3/4/5-room · 1.87km
3-Rm Rent: 3.1K4-Rm Rent: 4.1K
3-Rm Buy: 670K4-Rm Buy: 1.02M
Blk 83 Commonwealth Close
1967 · 99-year · 2/3/4-room · 1.97km
3-Rm Rent: 3.1K4-Rm Rent: 4.1K
3-Rm Buy: 350K4-Rm Buy: —

Landed (20)

Hillcrest Road
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Asking:
S$ 9.2M ~ S$ 18.6M
S$ 2,000 ~ S$ 5,500 psf
Watten Rise
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Asking:
S$ 12.8M ~ S$ 14.88M
S$ 2,227 ~ S$ 2,560 psf
Chee Hoon Avenue
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Watten View
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Namly Place
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Watten Heights
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Asking:
From S$ 22.5M
From S$ 2,340 psf
Ross Avenue
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Coronation Road West
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy 9.47M
Asking:
S$ 15.29M ~ S$ 42M
S$ 4,368 ~ S$ 4,941 psf
Rent From S$ 11,088
Leyden Hill
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Watten Estate Road
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Belmont Road
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Camden Park
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Asking:
S$ 5.4M ~ S$ 48M
S$ 264 ~ S$ 1,957 psf
Leedon Road
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Asking:
From S$ 100M
From S$ 7,142 psf
Rent From S$ 48,000
Park Vale
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Namly Drive
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Asking:
From S$ 3.1M
From S$ 967 psf
Rent From S$ 11,000
University Walk
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Asking:
From S$ 1.5M
From S$ 491 psf
Jalan Siantan
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Asking:
From S$ 6.8M
From S$ 1,504 psf
Dunearn Road
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy 6.25M
Jalan Unggas
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Bin Tong Park
Inter-Terr:Rent —Buy —
Semi-D:Rent —Buy —
Asking:
S$ 40.8M ~ S$ 68.88M
S$ 1,848 ~ S$ 10,888 psf

Prices are medians of URA caveats — resale and sub-sale only, new launches excluded. "2BR"/"3BR" are floor areas (500–800 / 800–1,200 sq ft), not bedroom counts. Condo rents are URA's median rent per square foot per month (psf/mo) — a rate, not a monthly total. URA publishes no landed rents, so those cells stay blank. "—" means URA has no figure for that project: too few recent sales in that size band, or none at all.

"Asking" is what sellers are currently asking on 99.co — a listing price across every unit type and size in the development, not one bedroom count. It is not a transacted price, and it is not comparable like-for-like with the URA caveat medians above. "—" means 99.co lists no current asking price for that development.

Affiliation Advantage

Secondary School

Affiliated to Nanyang Girls' High School (secondary). NYPS girls have priority admission to NYGH.

Strong secondary school pathway for girls.