St. Paul's College

School Classification

Finance Type: Direct Subsidy Scheme

Location (District): Central and Western

School Level: Secondary

Student Gender: Boys

Religion: Protestantism / Christianity

Medium of Instruction: English

School Picture

Outlook of St. Paul's College

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 senior curriculum includes HKDSE and International Advanced Level pathways. Students study a broad junior curriculum, then take HKDSE core subjects and electives or choose the IAL curriculum introduced for senior form students.

Teaching Language Policy: English is the medium of instruction.

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.

Annual School Fees

$44,000

Fee Certificate

School Number 514209

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School fee distribution of DSS and private secondary schools in Hong Kong

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School Mission & Governance

St. Paul’s College is the oldest Anglo-Chinese school in Hong Kong. It offers youths a modern, liberal education in the English Language (but including the subject of Chinese Language in the curriculum) based upon Christian principles, Protestant and Evangelical, as professed by the Sheng Kung Hui.

Year of Commencement of Operation: 1851 · View School Emblem

School Motto

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

Name of Sponsoring Body

St. Paul's College Council

Supervisor

Mr. Pong Yuen Sun, Louis

Principal

Mr. Mak Chi Ho, Michael

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	95	93	17%	10%	17%	73%
2020	94	93	19%	13%	18%	69%
2021	95	0	17%	16%	17%	67%
2022	97	0	17%	18%	18%	64%
2023	95	0	14%	22%	18%	60%
2024	95	0	14%	29%	6%	65%
2025	95	0	24%	30%	6%	64%

Note: Teacher-related figures were obtained from the CHSC Secondary School Profiles in December of each year.

School Facilities

The newly inaugurated main entrance; the Gallant Ho Hall is equipped with large display walls. The Innovation Centre and the E-Learning Centre, fitted with MacBook Pro devices, movable desks and chairs and glass whiteboard walls, support group discussions and learning presentations. The Computer Rooms and Computer-Assisted Learning Centre are equipped with Chromebooks, MacBook Air and iPad Air devices, high-speed internet, interactive whiteboards and multimedia projectors. Facilities also include a landscaped recreational area, two acoustically designed music rooms and two fully equipped visual arts rooms; an indoor sports hall, fitness centre, the Tse Yu Chuen Indoor Swimming Pool and two basketball courts. A chapel shared by teachers and students; as well as the two-storey Wong Ming Him Hall, which houses meeting rooms, a history gallery and a drama/music rehearsal room, suitable for conferences and performances. The hall and the balcony are equipped with advanced sound systems and presentation equipment.

Facilities for supporting students with Special Educational Needs: Ramp and Accessible lift.

Area Occupied by the School

about 6,000 square metre

Number of Classrooms

School Location & Map

St. Paul's College is located at 67-69 Bonham Road, 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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YouTube Channel Description: Official YouTube Channel for St. Paul's College, Hong Kong This channel was established on 2020-10-06 and currently has 761 subscribers, 76 videos and 72,200 views.