Hon Wah College
漢華中學
“Educating students to become young leaders who will make contributions to Hong Kong, China and the world.”
At a Glance
- District
- Eastern
- Founded
- 1945
- School category
- Direct Subsidy (DSS)
- Student gender
- Co-educational
- Principal
- Mr. Kwan Wing Bun
- Supervisor
- Dr. Tsui Yee Wan, Linda
- Sponsoring body
- Hon Wah Educational Organization
- Religion
- Not applicable
Admissions & Fees
How to get in · Direct application
Direct Subsidy (DSS)- Medium of instruction
- English (EMI)
This school admits students directly, outside the government's POA/SSPA allocation. Apply to the school itself — watch its website for open days, application windows and interview details.
Visit school website →Secondary 1 (S1)
2027/28 entry- Application fee
- HK$75
- Other fees
- Our school is offering a 'School Fee Remission Scheme'. Please refer to our website for further details.
- How to apply
- In person
- Results announced
- Successful applicants will be notified of offer details by phone individually, while no further notice will be given to unsuccessful applicants.
- Priority categories
- Priority will be given to students who are outstanding in sports, activities, or community service or have other achievements.
- Interview
- Parent + child · 1 round(s) · Usually on the same day (between DP and CA results release day and S1 registration day) or at school's discretion for applications submitted on or after S1 registration day.Parents are also required to accompany their child for the interview.
Required documents
- Recent photo of the student
- Copy of student's identity document (identity card, or passport)
- Copy of S1 Allocation Slip issued by the EDB through the primary school (applicable to applications submitted on or after the DP and CA results release day)
- Copies of P5 & P6 academic results
- Copies of attendance / merit certificates for extra-curricular or community service activities
Selection criteria
- Interview performance
- EDB rank order
- Academic results at primary school
- Extra-curricular activities achievements (music, art, sports, service etc.)
- Conduct performance in primary school
Selection weightings
In the course of the S1 Discretionary Places Application period: Interview performance 34%, EDB rank order 24%, Academic results at primary school 20%, Extra-curricular activities achievements (music, art, sports, service etc.) 10%, Conduct performance in primary school 12%. Before or after the S1 Discretionary Places Application period: Interview performance 46%, Academic results at primary school 32%.
Application forms can be obtained in person at our school or downloaded from our homepage. Please also produce the following documents at the interview: Original student's identity document (identity card, or passport); Original S1 Allocation Slip issued by the EDB through the primary school (applicable to applications submitted on or after the DP and CA results release day); Original P5 & P6 academic results; and Original attendance / merit certificates for extra-curricular or community service activities.
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Vision & Mission
The ethos of our school is simple and pragmatic, focusing on the development of extra-curricular activities for students, arranging remedial teaching to cater students at lower ability level, as well as offering support to gifted students.
Provide quality education to the younger generation, and enhance the all-round development of students. We nurture them to become a new generation in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century, thus enabling them to contribute to Hong Kong, China and the world.
Capacity & Enrolment
Teaching Staff
Subjects & Teaching Medium
English Language (All classes) · History, Geography, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry & Physics (two classes in each form) · Computer Studies, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Citizenship, Economics and Society (one class in each form).
English Language
Chinese Language (using Putonghua as the teaching medium), Chinese History
Chinese Language (using Putonghua as the teaching medium), Chinese History, Economics, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies (BAFS), Visual Arts, Physical Education & Music.
Campuses
- Hon Wah CollegeMain campus
3 Harmony Road Siu Sai Wan HK
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.