For families buying a condo in Singapore, the question “Which schools are within 1km?” is often more decisive than view, facing or even price. The Hill @ One-North sits inside one of the densest school clusters on the island. Here’s what’s nearby and how admission priority works.
Why 1km and 2km Matter
Under MOE’s Primary One registration framework, Singapore citizens living within 1km of a primary school receive the highest distance-based priority (Phase 2C). Residents within 1–2km receive the next tier. Proof of residence at the registered address must be maintained for at least 30 months.
Primary Schools Within 1km
- Fairfield Methodist Primary School — Affiliated with Fairfield Methodist Secondary and ACS. Co-ed, Methodist-founded.
- New Town Primary School — Strong academic track record, mother-tongue programmes.
- Queenstown Primary School — Known for its Applied Learning Programme.
Primary Schools Within 1–2km
- Henry Park Primary School
- Nan Hua Primary School
- Blangah Rise Primary School
Secondary Schools Nearby
- ACS (Independent) — IP school, affiliated pathway from ACS Junior.
- Fairfield Methodist Secondary School — co-ed, strong music and sports programmes.
- Queensway Secondary School
- Crescent Girls’ School — autonomous girls’ school, ~3km away.
Specialised and Pre-University
- NUS High School of Mathematics and Science — Six-year diploma programme for academically gifted students.
- Anglo-Chinese Junior College (ACJC)
- Temasek Junior College — slightly further out.
International Schools
- United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) Dover Campus — 7 min drive, IB curriculum.
- Tanglin Trust School — 10 min drive, British curriculum.
- Global Indian International School (Queenstown) — 5 min drive.
- ISS International School — Preston Road, 10 min.
Tertiary
National University of Singapore (NUS) is two MRT stops away (Kent Ridge). This matters not just for postgraduate residents but also for long-term rental tenants — NUS staff and postdocs are a consistent tenant pool for nearby condos.
Practical Notes for Buyers
If Primary 1 registration priority is your main driver, confirm the exact measured distance using OneMap’s “School Query” before committing — 1km is measured as straight-line distance from the school gate to your home, and condos with large site areas can straddle the 1km boundary.
See The Hill @ One-North location map for exact coordinates, or book a showflat appointment to discuss school proximity in person.