Which Schools Are Within 1 km and 2 km of The Serra Residences?

Published 27 September 2026 · The Serra Residences Insights

According to the developer’s fact sheet, two primary schools are within 1 km of The Serra Residences: St. Joseph’s Institution Junior, about eight minutes on foot, and Hong Wen School, about twelve. Between 1 and 2 km are Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), St Andrew’s School (Junior), Farrer Park Primary, Bendemeer Primary, Kheng Cheng School, Pei Chun Public School and CHIJ Toa Payoh.

For families, that is an unusually broad choice within 2 km. This article looks at each group and how to check distances for Primary One.

Within 1 km: SJI Junior and Hong Wen

St. Joseph’s Institution Junior is a Catholic boys’ primary school with a long history in the Lasallian tradition, and the affiliated primary school of St. Joseph’s Institution. Hong Wen School is a co-educational primary school with a strong Chinese heritage. Both sit within easy walking distance of Bassein Road.

Between 1 and 2 km

The 1 to 2 km band includes the two Anglo-Chinese School primary campuses, St Andrew’s School (Junior), and a group of well-regarded neighbourhood schools. CHIJ Toa Payoh will be known as Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (Primary) from 2027. The fact sheet also lists Bendemeer Secondary School in this band.

Preschools, Secondary Schools and Colleges

For younger children, Rainforest Schoolhouse, Children’s Cove Preschool and Little Woods Montessori are within walking distance, with MapleBear Moulmein and MindChamps at Zhongshan Park nearby and EtonHouse Preschool (Newton) three minutes’ drive away. For older children, St. Joseph’s Institution, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road), Catholic Junior College and St. Joseph’s Institution International are all within about ten minutes by car, and private schools such as TLS Academy and Heritage Academy are also close.

At the tertiary level, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is about three minutes on foot, LASALLE College of the Arts’ Winstedt campus about six minutes’ drive, and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy about eleven.

How Distance Works for Primary One

In the Primary One registration exercise, the Ministry of Education gives priority to children living within 1 km of a school, then within 2 km, in phases where places are oversubscribed. Distance is measured from the home address to the school using the ministry’s own tools, and the exact result can differ from a driving or walking estimate. The groupings in this article are from the developer’s fact sheet with reference to OneMap; families should confirm distances with the Ministry of Education before relying on them.

Which Homes Suit Families

For a family with school-age children, the 3-bedroom homes of The Serra Residences collection, from 764 to 904 square feet, and the 4-bedroom Type D1 at 958 square feet are the natural starting points. In The Summit, Types D2 and D3 add space and, in D3, a study, while the premium Types D4 and E suit larger or multi-generational households. The floor plans show each layout.

Facilities for Children at Home

At home, the level 3 deck has a kids’ pool, a kids’ pavilion, a playground and a family deck, beside the 50-metre lap pool, and the tennis court on level 2 suits older children. With the estimated TOP in Q4 2030, a child starting primary school around that time would grow up with both the schools and the facilities close at hand.

Enrichment and Tertiary Options Nearby

United Square, about fifteen minutes on foot, is known for its concentration of enrichment centres for children, from languages and mathematics to music and art. At the other end of the age range, the neighbourhood is home to the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and to the medical education and training facilities of HealthCity Novena, and LASALLE College of the Arts is a short drive away. For a family planning years ahead, the choice from preschool to university is unusually wide for a single address.

Where to Find the Full List

The guide to schools near Bassein Road and the amenities page list every school in the developer’s fact sheet with travel times. For the homes themselves, The Serra Residences floor plans include 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom layouts suited to families, and the VVIP Preview runs from 2 to 13 October 2026.