School Classification
- Finance Type
- Aided
- Location (District)
- Tai Po
- School Level
- Secondary
- Student Gender
- Co-educational
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Medium of Instruction
- English
School Picture
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 aims to enhance students' lifelong learning skills by developing proficiency in biliteracy and trilingualism. English is used as the medium of instruction in all forms and all subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Putonghua, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Citizenship and Social Development, Physical Education and Ethics & Religious Studies. A diverse range of English activities are provided to enhance students' English proficiency; school functions are also conducted in English to cultivate an English-rich learning environment.
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 | 40 | 8 | 76 | 8 | 132 |
| 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
1. To provide our students with an all-rounded education that encompasses Spirituality, Virtue, Knowledge, Health, Community Spirit and Aesthetics; 2. To develop fully our students’ potential to be of service to society; 3. To spread the Good News of God’s love and help our students to discover the genuine meaning and value of their lives.
Year of Commencement of Operation: 1976
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 | 57 | 52 | 19% | 9% | 9% | 82% |
| 2020 | 57 | 52 | 21% | 12% | 3% | 85% |
| 2021 | 58 | 52 | 26% | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| 2022 | 58 | 52 | 26% | 19% | 10% | 71% |
| 2023 | 57 | 52 | 35% | 18% | 7% | 75% |
| 2024 | 57 | 52 | 42% | 21% | 5% | 74% |
| 2025 | 57 | 52 | 53% | 12% | 16% | 72% |
Note: Teacher-related figures were obtained from the CHSC Secondary School Profiles in December of each year.
School Facilities
The school campus comprises five blocks, housing classrooms, laboratories, computer rooms, a Student Activity Room, a HEART SPACE, a STEAM Activity Room, a Life-wide Learning and Physical Literacy Self-Directed Learning Centre, a Library, and the School Hall. The school’s IT infrastructure has been regularly upgraded to enhance the school's support for e-learning.
Facilities for supporting students with Special Educational Needs: Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, tactile guide path and accessible public information / service counter.
School Location & Map
Valtorta College is located at Pui Yin Lane, Tai Po, N.T.. Use the interactive map below to explore the surrounding area.
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