School Classification
- Finance Type
- Direct Subsidy Scheme
- Location (District)
- Kowloon City
- School Level
- Primary
- Student Gender
- Boys
- Religion
- Protestantism / Christianity
- Medium of Instruction
- English
School Picture
Note: DSS primary schools are relatively uncommon in Hong Kong, with 21 schools (3.9%). Boys' schools are relatively uncommon, accounting for 9 schools (1.7%) overall; within the DSS sector, there are 3 (14%). It is Christian-affiliated; 176 primary schools (33%) have the same affiliation overall, including 9 of the 21 DSS schools (43%). Click to view an illustration.
Medium of Instruction & Curriculum
Medium of Instruction: English
Curriculum: Core primary subjects supplemented by electives such as astronomy, money management and etiquette. Cross-curricular projects, STEAM and Christian values support all-round development.
Primary One Admission
As a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school, the school manages its own Primary One admissions and does not participate in the centralised Primary One Admission (POA) System used by government and aided schools. Although DSS schools receive government subsidies, they have greater flexibility in setting their admission criteria and may charge school fees. Parents should apply directly to the school and refer to its official website for application dates, selection criteria, interview or assessment arrangements, required documents and school fees.
School Fees
This is a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school. DSS schools receive government subsidies but charge school fees to support their educational services and facilities. The annual school fee is $58,190. Please refer to the Education Bureau’s Fees Certificate for the approved fee and payment details.
(For DSS Schools, fee-remission and scholarship schemes may be available to eligible families.)
This chart compares this school’s annual fee with other DSS and private primary schools in Hong Kong. Schools are arranged from lower to higher fees, with the marker showing this school’s position.
School Mission & Governance
To provide a liberal education based on Christian principles.
Year of Commencement of Operation: 2004 · View School Emblem
Class Structure & School Size
The table below presents the number of classes in each form from S1 to S6 in recent years. These figures provide a useful reference for understanding the school’s overall scale, form structure, and possible changes in enrolment trends.
| Year | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
Note: Class-related figures were obtained from the CHSC Primary School Profiles in September of each year.
Teachers Statistics
The table below presents some teacher statistics in recent years. TC# denotes total number of teachers, AE# = Approved Establishment, SET = Special Education Training, E = numbers of years of experience (0-4 years, 5-9 yesrs, 10 years or above).
| Year | AE# | TC# | SET | E:0-4 | E:5-9 | E:10+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | 78 | 35% | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| 2019 | - | 80 | 37% | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| 2020 | - | 81 | 29% | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| 2021 | - | 81 | 28% | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| 2022 | - | 80 | 30% | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| 2023 | - | 81 | 30% | 21% | 26% | 53% |
| 2024 | - | 81 | 9% | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| 2025 | - | 81 | 21% | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| 2026 | - | 77 | 66% | 19% | 22% | 59% |
Note: Teacher statistics were obtained from the CHSC Primary School Profiles in September of each year.
School Facilities
The school has 30 classrooms, 1 school hall, 2 playgrounds and 1 library, occupying an area of about 10,977 square metre.
Special Rooms: Computer Rooms, Student Activity Centre, Language Room, Music Room, Visual Arts Room, GS Room, Multi-purpose Room, Chinese Culture Room and French Room, etc.
Facilities for supporting students with Special Educational Needs: Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Braille and tactile floor plan.
Others: Conference Room, Roof Gardens & shared facilities with the Secondary School, such as swimming pool and school field.
School Location & Map
Diocesan Boys' School Primary Division is located at 131 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon. Use the interactive map below to explore the surrounding area. Alternatively, use our School Map to view this school and explore nearby schools.
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