School Classification
- Finance Type
- Direct Subsidy Scheme ✪
- Location (District)
- Kowloon City
- School Level
- Secondary
- Student Gender
- Boys
- Religion
- Protestantism / Christianity
- Medium of Instruction
- English
School Picture
✪ This school participates in “DSS Expansion”, under which the Education Bureau allows participating DSS schools to increase the number and size of classes on a trial basis to admit more non-local students holding student visas on a self-financing basis.
Note: There are 57 (12%) DSS secondary schools in Hong Kong. Boys' schools are less common, with 26 schools (6%) among all schools. It is Christian-affiliated; 152 schools (32%) share this affiliation overall. Click to view an illustration.
Medium of Instruction & Curriculum
English is the primary Medium of Instruction (MOI).
Curriculum: The secondary curriculum includes the local HKDSE pathway and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students may enter an IB Bridging Programme in Grade 10 before the two-year IBDP in Grades 11 and 12, while other senior students follow HKDSE.
Teaching Language Policy: English is the official medium of instruction across Grades 7 to 12. The school has established three multi-media learning centres to facilitate language teaching and learning. Putonghua is offered to Grades 7 to 9 students to cultivate their listening and speaking skills. Moreover, in both Chinese Language and English Language, the 'Extensive Reading Scheme' is implemented to develop students' biliteracy and trilingualism skills.
Secondary One Admission
As a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school that does not participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System, the school manages its Secondary One admissions independently. Parents should apply directly to the school and refer to its official website for application dates, admission criteria, required documents and interview arrangements. Applicants are not restricted by school net. Parents who accept an offer from the school will be required to complete the relevant confirmation procedures and give up any subsidised Secondary One place available through the SSPA System.
School Fees
This is a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school. DSS schools account for approximately 12% of all secondary schools in Hong Kong. They receive government subsidies but may charge school fees to support their educational services, programmes and facilities. The annual school fee is shown below. 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 secondary 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. (https://www.dbs.edu.hk/index.php?s=profile&m=schoolmission)
Year of Commencement of Operation: 1869 · 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 | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
Note: Class-related figures were obtained from the CHSC Secondary School Profiles in December 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 | TC# | AE# | SET | E:0-4 | E:5-9 | E:10+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 142 | 133 | 32% | 34% | 17% | 49% |
| 2020 | 144 | 133 | 30% | 35% | 16% | 49% |
| 2021 | 139 | 0 | 28% | 31% | 18% | 51% |
| 2022 | 129 | 0 | 34% | 29% | 16% | 55% |
| 2023 | 134 | 0 | 37% | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| 2024 | 133 | 0 | 59% | 32% | 20% | 48% |
| 2025 | 133 | 0 | 59% | 33% | 24% | 43% |
Note: Teacher-related figures were obtained from the CHSC Secondary School Profiles in December of each year.
School Facilities
DBS facilities include Track and Field. Football Pitch. Swimming Pools. Tennis Courts. Basketball Courts. Gymnasium. The school also has 3 Multi-Media Learning Centres, 13 Special Rooms. Libraries. Auditorium. School Hall.
Facilities for supporting students with Special Educational Needs: Accessible toilet.
School Location & Map
Diocesan Boys' School is located at 131 Argyle Street, 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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