School Classification
- Finance Type
- Aided
- Location (District)
- Southern
- School Level
- Secondary
- Student Gender
- Girls
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Medium of Instruction
- Chinese
School Picture
Note: Aided secondary schools form the largest sector in Hong Kong, with 355 (76%) schools. Girls' schools are less common, with 40 schools (9%) among all schools. It is Catholic-affiliated; 85 schools (18%) share this affiliation overall. Click to view an illustration.
Medium of Instruction & Curriculum
Chinese is the primary Medium of Instruction (MOI).
Curriculum: Secondary education comprises three years of junior secondary and three years of senior secondary education leading to the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination.
Teaching Language Policy: In light of the Education Bureau's MOI fine-tuning policy and the continuous improvement of our students' English proficiency, starting from 2021, Science subjects of the senior levels have been taught in English. To bridge the gap between secondary school and university, we also offer classes adopting English as the MOI in Maths, Geog, Econ, and ICT; 2. To create a favourable English learning environment, announcements are delivered mainly in English.
Secondary One Admission
The Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System is Hong Kong's official mechanism for distributing subsidized Secondary One places to primary school graduates. The allocation operates in two distinct, consecutive phases. First, the Discretionary Places (DP) stage allows students to apply directly to individual schools based on academic and interview merits. Second, remaining places are funneled into the Central Allocation (CA) stage, which is subdivided into Part A (unrestricted, territory-wide choices) and Part B (restricted, district-based choices). The table below summarises past years’ allocation figures, including DP places, Central Allocation Part A and Part B places, reserved places, and total places.
| Year | DP | CA:A | CA:B | Resv | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 8 | 132 |
| 2021 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 8 | 132 |
| 2022 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 8 | 132 |
| 2023 | 30 | 5 | 58 | 6 | 99 |
| 2024 | 30 | 5 | 58 | 6 | 99 |
| 2025 | 30 | 5 | 58 | 6 | 99 |
| 2026 | 30 | 5 | 58 | 6 | 99 |
Note: SSPA-related figures were obtained from the EDB in December and in April of each year.
School Fees
This is an aided school, the most common type of secondary school in Hong Kong. Aided schools account for approximately 76% of all secondary schools and receive government funding to provide free secondary education. No school fee is charged. By comparison, around 12% are DSS schools, 6% are government schools, and 5% are private schools. Only DSS and private schools generally charge school fees.
School Mission & Governance
Pui Tak is a subsidized girl secondary school under the Catholic order of Canossian Daughters of Charity. We aim at providing a holistic, values-based education for young teenage girls in the Southern District, shaping and developing their moral character, self-discipline, and a proper sense of responsibility towards society. In the guiding light of our Lord Jesus Christ, we embrace the vision that within a good environment for learning and under the loving care of dedicated teachers, our students will grow into mature and responsible adults faithfully practising our school motto: “We build up ourselves, while building up others; In our love for humanity, we love God.”
Year of Commencement of Operation: 1975 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 23 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 20 |
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 | 59 | 56 | 9% | 24% | 14% | 62% |
| 2020 | 57 | 57 | 9% | 27% | 13% | 60% |
| 2021 | 57 | 57 | 5% | 36% | 13% | 51% |
| 2022 | 60 | 56 | 5% | 45% | 10% | 45% |
| 2023 | 55 | 53 | 5% | 58% | 9% | 33% |
| 2024 | 57 | 51 | 5% | 61% | 7% | 32% |
| 2025 | 58 | 49 | 29% | 57% | 14% | 29% |
Note: Teacher-related figures were obtained from the CHSC Secondary School Profiles in December of each year.
School Facilities
The school is equipped with digitalized lighting and a sound control system of technical standard and LED wall, the school hall is a platform where major events and drama competitions are held. The entire school’s Wi-Fi network has been fully upgraded to Wi-Fi 7 standards. With the connection speed of 1 Gbps and approximately 50 connection points, the school wireless fibre system guarantees convenient and efficient application of e-learning anywhere at school. Smart TV displays have also been installed in classrooms as iPads are increasingly prevalent among teachers. These displays serve as a powerful incentive that motivates teachers to experiment with new e-learning platforms and teaching strategies. Enrolled in the BYOD scheme, the vast majority of students are equipped with a tablet in class. Founded with the Quality Education Fund, the STEM Education Centre serves as a learning hub for STEM subjects and inter-disciplinary programmes. All school laboratories have undergone a full renovation starting this academic year. The fund has also been used to finance an eco-greenhouse and solar panels installed on the rooftop;.
Facilities for supporting students with Special Educational Needs: Accessible toilet.
School Location & Map
Pui Tak Canossian College is located at 200 Peel Rise, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. 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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