All About Measuring Home-School Distance

[ChiefKiasu]

snappy:

It is useful, but not really accurate....

Absolutely agree... that site uses Google maps mashup, just like we do in KSP.com. The problem with Google maps is that it is still not very accurate for Singapore.

It is better to use CAN.COM.SG if you want accuracy. See http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/measuring-home-school-distance.

[mwchua]

[Moderator's Note: Threads merged.]


hi mommies,

Any of you know the postal codes/addresses of those HDB blocks around Farrer Road ?

Want to find out if RGPS is within 1km of those HDB blocks along Farrer Road but do not know the exact address/postal codes of these HDB blocks. Tried using http://www.can.com.sg to find out distance but without exact address/postal codes it is impossible to do so.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Rgds,
Ming

[ChiefKiasu]

mwchua:

... Any of you know the postal codes/addresses of those HDB blocks around Farrer Road ? ...

You should at least state the road name and block number of the flats. Can you find them by panning the map?

[mwchua]

I managed to find the road name & blk numbers.


Blk 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 at Queen's Road.

I tried using http://www.can.com.sg but could not find schools nearby. There seems to be an error at the site.

Anyone can help ?

Thx.

Rgds,
Ming

[learningtobekiasu]

mwchua:

I managed to find the road name & blk numbers.


Blk 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 at Queen's Road.

I tried using http://www.can.com.sg but could not find schools nearby. There seems to be an error at the site.

Anyone can help ?

Thx.

Rgds,
Ming

you can still use the 'whats nearby' function at streetdirectory.com. just don't get the map. based on block 8 queens road:

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel_sites/whats_nearby/23/primary_school/1,28002/

you can also pick a school and get a list of private or public housing by distance.

not exact but indicative.

[khorkar]

I wouldnt take too seriously abt what you get from non-official websites to MOE. The schools and MOE takes their map seriously and only accepts anything and everything from SLA. If SLA says, Jurong is less than 1KM from Central, they will abide to it like the rocks! We had the scenario that my blk were within 1km but SLA maps says it is 1-2KM. They, "the schools and MOE", says take your case with SLA. They will only take what SLA says despite they knowing that it is that near and within the 1KM circle.


We don’t like it either but we were fixed up by SLA and their maps. Trust my words, but you are better off paying for SLA maps. It cost only $2. So skip your lunch and just pay for it if you want something that is accurate and accepted.

As for me, we decided that we had enough with schools that they are too good for children and parents. They held their opinion against logic and common sense. We held our heads high and went for the schools that welcomed us. Gan Eng Seng Primary, here we come.

Just my 2 cents…

[ChiefKiasu]

khorkar:

I wouldnt take too seriously abt what you get from non-official websites to MOE...As for me, we decided that we had enough with schools that they are too good for children and parents...

Hi khorhar, I know for a fact that can.com.sg (and now mylifestylemap.com) uses SLA's maps. So you can safely use it to get a very good approximation and then check with the school subsequently. Save that $2 for only if there is some discrepancy. Also, it is oversimplifying the situation to say that the schools don't want our children. It is simply they cannot cope with all that demand. If that makes them proud and arrogant, then we have reason to lambast them, but I don't think that is the case with the majority of good schools in Singapore.

[MrBean]

I did a measurement for U, from Henry Park Primary School to Blk 156B which is near Queenstown MRT is about 3.4957 Km

bluemoon:

Is there any way to find out?? I stay near to Queenstown MRT and wonder am I within 2km from Henry Park Primary School. Any adv appreciated. TIA

[homeschooling mum]

hi MrBean, how did u get such a specific measurement? I need to know the distance between blk 234 tampines st 21 and st hilda’s pri school. Do u think u could help me find out or tell me how to? thanks alot!

[Cartier]

Find Singapore Primary Schools within 1 and 2 km, hope this helps:


http://www.elite.com.sg/