School Classification
- Finance Type
- Aided
- Location (District)
- Yuen Long
- School Level
- Secondary
- Student Gender
- Co-educational
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Medium of Instruction
- English
School Picture
Note: Aided secondary schools form the largest sector in Hong Kong, with 355 (76%) schools. Co-educational schools are the norm among secondary schools, with 402 schools (86%). It is Catholic-affiliated; 85 schools (18%) share this affiliation overall. Click to view an illustration.
Medium of Instruction & Curriculum
English 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: The school provides a very rich and strong English learning environment. All subjects except for Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Putonghua, Ethics & Religious Education, Life and Society, Citizenship, Economics and Society and Citizenship and Social Development are taught in English. English-for-all Day is monitored on Mondays but everyone is strongly encouraged to use English as the medium for communication throughout the week. Morning Prayers, assemblies, prize-giving sessions, announcements and even meetings among staff are all conducted in English. Besides, Chinese Cultural Day and Putonghua Day are also held annually.
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 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 8 | 132 |
| 2024 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 8 | 132 |
| 2025 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 8 | 132 |
| 2026 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 8 | 132 |
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
We follow our school motto ’Ora et Labora (Pray and Work)’: to empower our students to do their best in academic pursuits and glorify the Creator with their work. We provide quality education to prepare students to become bilingual, independent thinking and socially aware citizens who play a positive role in the ever-changing, culturally diverse and challenging world.
Year of Commencement of Operation: 1958 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
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 | 56 | 50 | 30% | 14% | 13% | 73% |
| 2020 | 56 | 51 | 31% | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| 2021 | 52 | 51 | 27% | 17% | 8% | 75% |
| 2022 | 53 | 52 | 19% | 23% | 9% | 68% |
| 2023 | 53 | 52 | 19% | 27% | 13% | 60% |
| 2024 | 55 | 52 | 19% | 25% | 15% | 60% |
| 2025 | 54 | 51 | 19% | 30% | 16% | 54% |
Note: Teacher-related figures were obtained from the CHSC Secondary School Profiles in December of each year.
School Facilities
The school has all standard facilities provided by the government. All classrooms and special rooms are equipped with computers, smart-whiteboards and projectors to facilitate IT teaching. There are two multi-media learning centers and a Distance Learning Room. To further enhance students’ English and Chinese proficiency, the school provides additional rooms for English and Chinese, allowing students to not only enhance their language skills but also exercise both self-regulated learning and leadership skills. The Lecture Theatre which can accommodate 180 occupants allows room for class drama and other inspirational talks. The Campus TV Room facilitates morning prayer, sharing, and prize giving sessions to recognise the achievements of Shungtakians. The school's STEM Coding Space and newly renovated computer room are where dreams take flight as they allows for innovative STEM learning through the school's education programs. This provides a unique experience with the latest technologies including 3D printing, laser cutter, UV printer, VR drone photography and programming for robotics. These can help students develop creative solutions to complex problems.
Facilities for supporting students with Special Educational Needs: Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Location & Map
Shung Tak Catholic English College is located at 1 Hung Tak Road, Hung Shui Kiu, Yuen Long, N.T.. 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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