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
Sibling Priority
If you already have a child in NYPS, your younger child gets guaranteed admission through Phase 1. This is the most secure path.
Alumni Route
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.
Parent Volunteer (PV) Route
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
Open Balloting
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
- Contact NYPS parent support group 2.5 years before your child's P1 registration year
- Submit PV application in January-February. Slots fill within days of opening
- Complete minimum 80 volunteer hours over 2 years (40 hours/year)
- 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
- Join your local Residents' Committee (RC) or Neighbourhood Committee (NC) near the school 2+ years before P1 year
- Serve actively as an executive member (not just ordinary member). Attend monthly meetings
- Obtain endorsement letter from People's Association (PA) for Phase 2B
- 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
King's Road / Coronation Road area
Landed + Condos — Premium area — landed houses and older condos within walking distance
Bukit Timah / Duchess Road
Condos + Landed — Several condo developments within 1km radius
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
Affiliated to Nanyang Girls' High School (secondary). NYPS girls have priority admission to NYGH.
Strong secondary school pathway for girls.