Primary Schools Near Hougang Central: 1 km and 2 km Bands, Secondary Schools and P1 Notes
Which primary and secondary schools sit near Hougang Central, roughly how far each is from Hougang MRT, and what parents should check before relying on a 1 km band.
Primary schools near Hougang are one of the first things families ask about, and the town centre does well on that count. Several primary schools sit within about a kilometre of Hougang MRT (NE14), and a handful more are in the 1–2 km range. This guide lists them by approximate distance, adds the secondary schools nearby, and explains what to check before relying on a distance band. It is written with LinkTown Residences (Hougang Central Residences) in mind, the condo planned above the station.
How we measured: the distances below are straight-line distances from Hougang MRT station to each school’s address point on OneMap, checked in September 2026. They are a guide only. MOE’s P1 priority uses the distance from your home address, and the address of LinkTown Residences has not been released. Two blocks on the same site can fall into different bands.
Primary schools within about 1 km
| School | Address | Approx. distance from Hougang MRT | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents’ Primary School | 5 Lorong Low Koon | ~430 m | Co-ed |
| Montfort Junior School | 52 Hougang Avenue 8 | ~510 m | Boys |
| CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity | 1257 Upper Serangoon Road | ~680 m | Girls |
| Punggol Primary School | 61 Hougang Avenue 8 | ~910 m | Co-ed |
Montfort Junior School has been reported as next to the Hougang Central site, and Holy Innocents’ Primary and CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity as within about 1 km. Our OneMap check is consistent with that. Punggol Primary is closer to the edge of the band, so it is the one most likely to differ between addresses.
The mix is useful: one boys’ school, one girls’ school and two co-ed schools. Three of the four have Catholic roots, which matters for Phase 2B, where church members connected to a school can register.
Primary schools within about 1–2 km
| School | Address | Approx. distance from Hougang MRT |
|---|---|---|
| Xinmin Primary School | 9 Hougang Avenue 8 | ~1.03 km |
| Yio Chu Kang Primary School | 1 Hougang Street 51 | ~1.12 km |
| Xinghua Primary School | 45 Hougang Avenue 1 | ~1.39 km |
| Hougang Primary School | 1 Hougang Street 93 | ~1.49 km |
| Rosyth School | 21 Serangoon North Avenue 4 | ~1.94 km (borderline) |
Xinmin Primary sits just over the 1 km mark on our measure, so for some addresses around Hougang Central it may fall inside 1 km and for others just outside. Rosyth, in Serangoon North, is right at the 2 km line and needs an exact check. Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Primary) on Lorong Ah Soo and Nan Chiau Primary in Sengkang came out at around 2.4 km, beyond the 2 km band on this measure.
Secondary schools and a junior college nearby
Secondary One posting is based mainly on PSLE results and school choices, not home distance, so the list below is about daily travel rather than priority. For schools further up the line, see our list of secondary schools in Punggol and Sengkang.
| School | Address | Approx. distance from Hougang MRT |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Innocents’ High School | 1191 Upper Serangoon Road | ~480 m |
| Montfort Secondary School | 50 Hougang Avenue 8 | ~550 m |
| Anderson Serangoon Junior College | 1033 Upper Serangoon Road | ~830 m |
| Xinmin Secondary School | 11 Hougang Avenue 8 | ~1.05 km |
| Serangoon Secondary School | 11 Upper Serangoon View | ~1.2 km |
| Hougang Secondary School | 2 Hougang Street 93 | ~1.35 km |
| Yuying Secondary School | 47 Hougang Avenue 1 | ~1.48 km |
| Bowen Secondary School | 2 Lorong Napiri | ~1.63 km |
Some primary schools here are affiliated with a secondary school, which can affect Secondary One posting. Check each school’s current affiliations on MOE SchoolFinder rather than assuming from the name.
P1 registration: what to check with MOE
- Distance bands. When a phase is oversubscribed, priority generally goes to Singapore Citizens within 1 km, then 1–2 km, then beyond 2 km, followed by PRs in the same order, with a ballot where needed. Use OneMap’s school query with the exact address.
- The 30-month rule. MOE requires a child admitted under home-school distance priority to live at the registered address for at least 30 months from the start of the registration exercise. False address information can lead to a police referral and a transfer to another school.
- The current exercise. MOE’s 2026 exercise, for children entering P1 in 2027, runs from 30 June to 30 October 2026.
- Changes from 2027. MOE has said the P1 framework changes from the 2027 exercise, for children starting P1 in 2028. MOE announced in September 2026 that, from the 2027 exercise, schools with a P1 intake of 180 or more will reserve 60 places for Phase 2C instead of 40, which helps families with no prior link to a school. Confirm the details and dates on MOE’s P1 pages when they are published.
- Uncompleted homes. MOE has specific conditions for registering with the address of a property that is still under construction. Read them for your child’s year before counting on a new launch address.
Work out your child’s P1 year first, then compare it with the expected completion of LinkTown Residences around 2030/2031. If the timings do not line up, plan your P1 registration around your current address. Our guide to LinkTown Residences for families looks at the timing in more detail.
What this means for buyers at Hougang Central
On paper, Hougang Central Residences is well placed: four primary schools within about 1 km of the station on our measure, and more within 2 km. The details that decide P1 priority, your exact address and block, are not known yet, and a large site can straddle a band for a given school.
The address, block layout and site plan of LinkTown Residences have not been released. Once they are, we will re-check school distances on OneMap and publish them on the location page and site plan page. The launch is expected in early 2027; UOL’s August 2026 results guide a 2H 2027 launch.
If you are sizing a home around growing children, the indicative 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom layouts (based on the developers’ Parktown Residence, not LinkTown’s final plans) are a starting point. For weekends and after-school time, see our Punggol Park guide.
Sources: school addresses and distances from OneMap; MOE, 2026 Primary One Registration Exercise; MOE, P1 registration phases and key dates. P1 rules change; always verify with MOE.
Register to get the LinkTown Residences address and our school-distance check as soon as they’re released.
Frequently asked questions
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Hougang Central?
Measured in a straight line from Hougang MRT station on OneMap, Holy Innocents’ Primary, Montfort Junior, CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity and Punggol Primary fall within about 1 km. MOE’s bands are measured from a home address, so check your exact address on OneMap.
Which primary schools are within 2 km of Hougang Central?
On the same measure, Xinmin Primary, Yio Chu Kang Primary, Xinghua Primary and Hougang Primary are roughly 1–1.5 km away, and Rosyth School is close to the 2 km line. Verify on OneMap from the address you will register with.
Can I use a LinkTown Residences address for P1 registration?
Not yet: the address has not been released and the project is expected to complete around 2030/2031. MOE has specific rules for registering with a property that is still being built. Check MOE’s P1 registration pages for the conditions that apply in your child’s year.
What is changing in P1 registration from 2027?
MOE has announced changes from the 2027 exercise, for children starting P1 in 2028. MOE announced in September 2026 that, from the 2027 exercise, schools with a P1 intake of 180 or more will reserve 60 places for Phase 2C instead of 40. Check MOE’s P1 registration pages for the confirmed details.
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