School Classification
- Finance Type
- Private ☆
- Location (District)
- Sham Shui Po
- School Level
- Primary
- Student Gender
- Co-educational
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Medium of Instruction
- Chinese and English
School Picture
☆ This school is included in the Education Bureau (EDB) Private School List for private schools offering a formal curriculum in Hong Kong.
Note: Private primary schools account for 64 of 533 schools (12%). Co-education is the norm in Hong Kong, with 505 schools (95%) being co-educational; within the private sector, 56 of 64 schools (88%) are co-educational. It is Catholic-affiliated; 105 primary schools (20%) have the same affiliation overall, including 11 of the 64 private schools (17%). Click to view an illustration.
Medium of Instruction & Curriculum
Medium of Instruction: Chinese and English
Curriculum: Hong Kong primary curriculum enriched with cross-curricular projects, reading and Catholic values education.
Primary One Admission
As a private school, the school manages its own Primary One admissions and does not participate in the Education Bureau’s Primary One Admission (POA) System. Private-school applications are not subject to POA catchment areas or residential school-net restrictions. Parents should apply directly to the school and refer to its official website for application dates, admission criteria, interview or assessment arrangements, required documents and school fees.
School Fees
This is a private school and generally operates on a self-financing basis. The annual school fee is $58,500. Please refer to the Education Bureau’s Fees Certificate for the approved fee and payment details.
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
St. Francis of Assisi’s English Primary School aims to effectively cultivate the talent and capacity in each of its students founded on Catholic education principles. We strive to: • Adhere to the principle of Catholic education with the six learning areas (Spiritual, Moral, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Aesthetic) for the holistic development of our students. • Nurture essential competencies and proactive learning attitude among our students. • Provide students with a diverse and progressive school-based curriculum. • Cultivate an effective, appreciative and respectful environment for learning and teaching. • Sustain a collaborative culture based on love, care, mutual respect, fairness and understanding among teachers. • Maintain strong partnerships with parents and alumni based on mutual trust and open communication.
Year of Commencement of Operation: 1955 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 24 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 25 |
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 | - | 44 | 30% | 30% | 20% | 50% |
| 2019 | - | 44 | 30% | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| 2020 | - | 44 | 30% | 50% | 14% | 36% |
| 2021 | - | 47 | 30% | 40% | 22% | 38% |
| 2022 | - | 46 | 30% | 54% | 20% | 26% |
| 2023 | - | 46 | 70% | 39% | 37% | 24% |
| 2024 | - | 46 | 89% | 41% | 33% | 26% |
| 2025 | - | 47 | 100% | 36% | 38% | 26% |
| 2026 | - | 47 | 100% | 36% | 38% | 26% |
Note: Teacher statistics were obtained from the CHSC Primary School Profiles in September of each year.
School Facilities
The school has 24 classrooms, 1 school hall, 2 playgrounds and 1 library, occupying an area of about 2,000 square metre.
Special Rooms: Gifted Education Resource Centre, Visual Art Room, ITLC, Music Room, Conference Room and Student Guidance Room.
Facilities for supporting students with Special Educational Needs: Gifted Educational Resource Centre.
Others: School Studio
School Location & Map
St. Francis Of Assisi's English Primary School is located at 58 Shek Kip Mei Street, Sham Shui Po, 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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