School Classification
- Finance Type
- Private Independent
- Location (District)
- Sha Tin
- KG Education Scheme
- Not Joining
- Curriculum Type
- Non-local
- Classes
- Half-day Sessions: AM or PM
- Child Care Services
- Yes
School Picture
Note: Across Hong Kong kindergartens, most are non-profit-making, accounting for about 82% of schools, while private independent kindergartens make up around 18%. The Kindergarten Education Scheme provides government subsidy to eligible non-profit-making kindergartens, helping parents access more affordable kindergarten education. About 75% of kindergartens join the Scheme, while 25% do not. In terms of curriculum, around 83% offer a local curriculum, and 17% offer a non-local curriculum. Click to view an illustration.
School Fees
Annual Fees in 2025/26 School Year: AM: $75,460; PM: $75,460; WD: -
The table below presents annual fees and number of installment. For details of the school fees, please refer to the Fees Certificate provided by the Education Bureau.
| Class | Nursery | Lower KG | Upper KG |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Session | $75,460(11) | $75,460(11) | $75,460(11) |
| PM Session | $75,460(11) | $75,460(11) | $75,460(11) |
| WD Session | - | - | - |
Note: School fees figures were obtained from the EDB Kindergarten Profiles in December of each year.
Class Structure & Student Enrollment
The table below shows the latest student enrolment in Nursery (aged 3-4), Lower KG (aged 4-5) and Upper KG (aged 5-6) for the 2024/25 school year, broken down by AM, PM and whole-day sessions. It gives a quick view of the kindergarten’s current class structure and student distribution.
| Class | Nursery | Lower KG | Upper KG | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Session | 42 | 26 | 0 | 68 |
| PM Session | 6 | 6 | 48 | 60 |
| WD Session | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The following table summarises the school’s enrolment by level in recent years. These figures help show how the kindergarten’s overall student population and level mix have changed over time.
| School Year | Nursery | Lower KG | Upper KG | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 64 |
| 2021 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 79 |
| 2022 | 42 | 31 | 36 | 109 |
| 2023 | 33 | 46 | 37 | 116 |
| 2024 | 48 | 32 | 48 | 128 |
Note: Student enrollment figures were obtained from the EDB Kindergarten Profiles in December of each year.
School Mission, Curriculum & Teaching Capacity
Mission: St. Hilary's Kindergarten is guided by the motto 'Based on Virtue, In Pursuit of Excellence', aiming to place moral cultivation at the heart of refined learning.
Curriculum: St. Hilary's offers local classes in English and Cantonese and international classes in English and Putonghua. The integrated curriculum emphasises learning processes, reading and writing, with continuous assessment through observation and classroom work.
School Location & Map
St. Hilary's Kindergarten (Ma On San) is located at Shops 4-12, 1/F, The Waterside, 15 On Chun Street, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, N.T.. Use the interactive map below to explore the surrounding area.
You can also view this school’s location on the Hong Kong Government GeoInfo Map (opens in a new tab) . Click to view the map preview .
School Facilities
Its classrooms in use are approved to accommodate up to 170 children. Readers may wish to visit the school's website for more detailed information about its facilities.
