What It Costs to Buy a Resale Condo Within 1km of Catholic High School

Resale 2- and 3-bedroom condos within 1km of Catholic High School, compared by price, size, layout, walk to school and past returns, with its existing admission rules unchanged.

By Timothy Tay

Published 29 Oct 2026, 8:07 PM SGT · 18 min read · 4

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This year, we've had several opportunities to take a closer look at the Bishan and Upper Thomson neighbourhoods. In recent weeks, the focus has been on the launch of Thomson Reserve, the 1,268-unit development on Bright Hill Drive.

With the project expected to draw in a large number of families with school-going children, part of the discussion surrounding that new launch project involves some of the nearby schools, including Catholic High School.

The autonomous Catholic boys' school along Bishan Street 22 has a long pedigree in Singapore and is one of the most desirable schools for families living in and around Bishan.

Competition for places at Catholic High School is also expected to increase once the new HDB estate along Upper Thomson Road is completed. The first tranche of Build-To-Order (BTO) flats at Lakeview and Shunfu was launched during the June 2026 BTO sales exercise.

The largest new BTO project is Lakeview Cascadia, a 1,221-unit BTO development bounded along Upper Thomson Road. The Prime BTO project was 4.7 times oversubscribed. It's an indication of just how popular this area is among homeowners.

Finally, land prices in this part of Bishan came into focus after Malaysian property developer Eco World Development won the tender for a government land sale (GLS) site in Sin Ming / Lorong Puntong. It submitted the winning bid of $208 million, which works out to a land rate of $1,612 psf per plot ratio (ppr).

Frequently asked questions

What is the current school registration framework for Catholic High School?

Catholic High School follows the prevailing Home School Distance (HSD) framework for primary school registration, categorizing developments within 1 km, between 1 km and 2 km, and outside 2 km of the school for priority placements.

Which condominiums are located within 1 km of Catholic High School?

There are 15 condominium projects within 1 km of Catholic High School, including seven freehold and eight 99-year leasehold developments, ranging from small projects like Thomson V One (21 units) to large ones like JadeScape (1,206 units).

What is the average price range for two-bedroom units near Catholic High School?

Two-bedroom units near Catholic High School range from about $1.05 million at 183 Longhaus to $2.18 million at Sky Habitat, with unit sizes varying from approximately 538 sq ft to over 1,100 sq ft depending on the development.

How do three-bedroom unit prices near Catholic High School compare to two-bedroom units?

Three-bedroom units near Catholic High School generally cost between $1.78 million and $2.75 million, with sizes ranging from about 1,033 sq ft to 1,460 sq ft, typically costing $549,000 to $867,000 more than two-bedroom units in the same developments.

What are some notable condominium options for families near Catholic High School?

Notable options include Seasons View and Rafflesia Condo for spacious and affordable units, Sky Vue and JadeScape for newer developments with smaller units but higher prices, and freehold projects like Tresalveo and Thomson Imperial Court offering larger unit sizes at varied prices.

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Timothy Tay

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As Editor-in-Chief of Stacked, Timothy leads the newsroom and shapes our editorial direction, ensuring readers receive timely, thoughtful, and well-researched news and analysis. He brings over eight years of experience as a business and real estate journalist, with a strong track record across both print and digital platforms. His reporting spans luxury residential, commercial real estate, and capital markets, alongside in-depth coverage of sustainability and design.