P1 Discretionary Places Points Calculator

Enter your family's relationship to a school to instantly work out your score for the Primary One "discretionary places" stage, using the EDB's published points criteria.

Must-admit (legacy) categories

Meet either of these and your child is guaranteed a place in the discretionary stage — no points needed.

A sibling currently studies at this primary schoolA parent works full-time at this primary school

Family–school relationship (highest one)

Pick at most one — the highest that applies.

A parent works full-time at, or a sibling studies in, the secondary/kindergarten section at the same address(+20 pts)A parent is a manager (校董) of the primary school(+20 pts)A parent or sibling is a graduate of the primary school(+10 pts)First-born child (no siblings)(+5 pts)None of the above

Religion or sponsoring body

Same religion as the school, or a parent is a member of its sponsoring body(+5 pts)

Age

Almost every applicant applying at the normal age qualifies.

Age-appropriate applicant (about 5y8m–7y)(+10 pts)

Your score

10/ 35

Family–school relationship: +0
Religion / sponsoring body: +0
Age: +10

Discretionary places make up about half of a school's P1 places: roughly 30% go to must-admit (legacy) applicants, and the rest are admitted by points from highest to lowest. Each school sets its own cut-off based on that year's demand, so it differs every year and between schools.

This tool is for reference only — it calculates your score, not a probability of admission. The criteria may be adjusted yearly; always check the latest EDB and school announcements.

Source: EDB — Primary One Admission System

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