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Holy Family Canossian College

嘉諾撒聖家書院

“United in Love”

SecondaryKowloon · Kowloon Cityest. 1972Principal · Ms Cheng Ming Wai, CaraEDB school code: 170569

At a Glance

District
Kowloon City
Founded
1972
School category
Aided
Student gender
Girls
Principal
Ms Cheng Ming Wai, Cara
Supervisor
Sr Shiu Yuen Fun, Magdalen
Sponsoring body
Daughters of Charity of the Canossian Institute
Religion
Catholic

Admissions & Fees

How to get in · Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA)

Aided
Allocation district
Kowloon City
Medium of instruction
English (EMI)
Discretionary Places

Apply directly to up to two secondary schools in any district (no more than 30% of places).

Central Allocation

Remaining places are allocated by banding, your ranked choices and a random number.

Guide: Secondary 1 allocation, explained →

If this school has feeder, nominated or through-train links, see "School linkages" below.

Secondary 1 (S1)

2026/27 entry
The latest details we have are for the 2026/27 cycle — the school's website may not yet show the current intake. Please confirm with the school.Visit website ↗
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Intake quota
There are 43 Secondary 1 Discretionary Places for the academic year of 2026-2027.
Number of places
43
How to apply
In person
Results announced
No individual notifications will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
Interview
Group · 1 round(s) · 8 Jul 2026Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an admission test in the afternoon on 8 July 2026 (Wednesday). No individual notifications will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.

Required documents

  • Students ID card and Birth Certificate
  • Students P5 and P6 report cards
  • SSPA Allocation Slip
  • Student Portfolio concerning ECAs and awards (Do not exceed 6 pages; single-sided)
  • A letter expressing the reason(s) for choosing HFCC
  • Completed Application Form of the school
  • Completed Application Form issued by the EDB
  • Photocopy of student's identification documents (Birth Certificate or Identity Card or Passport)
  • A copy of your child's Primary 5 Final Academic Reports and Primary 6 Mid-year Academic Report (if applicable)
  • Copies of awards and certificates received in Primary 5 and 6 (if applicable)
  • Two stamped self-addressed envelopes (size: 10 cm x 22 cm) bearing the name and residential address of the student

Selection criteria

  1. Academic Reports in the last 3 school years
  2. Certificates of significant extra-curricular achievements/awards
  3. Academic Performance
  4. Conduct
  5. Extracurricular Activities
  6. Talents & Skills
  7. Awards & Responsibilities

Selection weightings

Assessment of applicants' performance in primary school (70%): Academic Performance (40%); Other performance (30%). Interview (30%).

Open days

  • 6 Dec 2025 · S1 Information Session 2025-2026. Admission talk alongside a campus tour. Participants will gain an understanding of school vision, mission, language policy, curriculum and co-curricular activities, and application procedures.

Application period for Special Admission for Secondary One (2026-27) is 7 July 2026 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). Late submission is not accepted. Written examination subjects: English, Mathematics and Chinese.

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Vision & Mission

School ethos

Following the Canossian philosophy of education of 'Humility in Charity' and our school motto 'United in Love', students are nurtured in a positive, caring and harmonious learning environment with various educational & religious formation activities.

Vision & mission

We are committed to realizing students’ potential by providing an all-round education in a dynamic learning and teaching environment that enhances Christian values of love and unity, and grooming them into motivated, caring individuals with a strong sense of social responsibility and national identity through lifelong learning.

Capacity & Enrolment

S1
4
S2
4
S3
4
S4
4
S5
4
S6
4

Teaching Staff

Total teaching staff
54

Subjects & Teaching Medium

English-medium subjects (S1–S3)

English Language, Mathematics, Geography, History, Integrated Science (S.1-S.2), Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1-S.2)), Life & Society (S.3), Physics (S.3), Biology (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Reading (S.3), Information and Communication Technology, Home Economics, Music and Drama and Language Arts (S.1, S.3)

English-medium subjects (S4–S6)

English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, History, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Literature in English, Music and Citizenship and Social Development

Chinese-medium subjects (S1–S3)

Chinese Language, Chinese History, Religious Education, Putonghua (S.1-S.2), Physical Education and Visual Arts

Chinese-medium subjects (S4–S6)

Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Ethics and Religious Education, Religious Education, Physical Education and Visual Arts

Campuses

  • Holy Family Canossian CollegeMain campus

    33, Inverness Road, Kowloon

Linked primary schools

Through-train pupils are auto-promoted; nominated schools reserve up to 85% of S1 places; linked schools reserve up to 25%. Sourced from EDB Primary School Profile.

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