School Classification
- Finance Type
- Aided
- Location (District)
- Sha Tin
- School Level
- Secondary
- Student Gender
- Co-educational
- Religion
- Protestantism / Christianity
- 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 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: 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 schooladopts English as the medium of instruction. English Language lessons are conducted in smaller groups in F.1-F.3: In F.1, 4 classes are split into 5 groups. 'Language Across Curriculum Committee' is set up to coordinate the subjects using English as the medium of instructions and improve students' learning 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 | 8 | 76 | 8 | 132 |
| 2021 | 50 | 11 | 94 | 10 | 165 |
| 2022 | 40 | 8 | 76 | 8 | 132 |
| 2023 | 40 | 8 | 76 | 8 | 132 |
| 2024 | 40 | 8 | 76 | 8 | 132 |
| 2025 | 40 | 8 | 76 | 8 | 132 |
| 2026 | 40 | 8 | 76 | 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
Provide whole-person education according to the spirit of Jesus Christ; nurture abundant lives by teaching of gospel.
Year of Commencement of Operation: 1983 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 |
| 2022 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 25 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 25 |
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 | 52 | 41% | 20% | 5% | 75% |
| 2020 | 57 | 53 | 44% | 30% | 2% | 68% |
| 2021 | 60 | 55 | 38% | 37% | 0% | 63% |
| 2022 | 60 | 55 | 40% | 41% | 2% | 57% |
| 2023 | 59 | 55 | 56% | 44% | 3% | 53% |
| 2024 | 59 | 55 | 63% | 46% | 5% | 49% |
| 2025 | 60 | 55 | 69% | 38% | 17% | 45% |
Note: Teacher-related figures were obtained from the CHSC Secondary School Profiles in December of each year.
School Facilities
Interactive TVs are installed in classrooms and special rooms to facilitate e-learning. There are also Student Activity Center, digital classrooms for learning and teaching, Campus TV Production Studio, English Room, Chinese Medicine Garden, Chinese Medicine and Herbs Education Centre, Eco-Green House, Plant Trail, Religious Education Center and STEAM Maker Space Centre. Besides, there are solar panels with green space on the roof for students’ learning. A school annex, Ample Campus, is located nearby the main campus. There are Activity Rooms, Robot Learning Centre and Dance Studio, providing more space for students and enhancing the quality of education.
Facilities for supporting students with Special Educational Needs: Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and accessible public information / service counter.
School Location & Map
Sha Tin Methodist College is located at Sun Tin Wai Estate, Sha Tin, 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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