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Hon Wah College

漢華中學

Educating students to become young leaders who will make contributions to Hong Kong, China and the world.

KindergartenHK Island · Easternest. 1945Principal · Mr. Kwan Wing BunEDB school code: 512079

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.

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2026/27 entry

Secondary 1 (S1)

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Interview
If a student applies on the day the results of the secondary school placement are announced and before the registration deadline for Form 1, and presents or submits the aforementioned documents, and meets the required criteria, our school will try its best to arrange an interview for the student on the same day. Parents are requested to accompany their children to the interview.If a student submits the required documents after the registration deadline for Grade 7, our school will decide whether to schedule an interview with the applicant based on the actual circumstances.

Required documents

  • Copies of the student’s identification documents (such as ID card or passport)
  • A copy of the “Primary School to Secondary School Placement Certificate” distributed by the Education Bureau through primary schools (applicable to those who submit it after the results of secondary school placement are announced)
  • Copies of the report cards for Grade 5 and Grade 6
  • Other award certificates, such as copies of certificates or testimonials for participation in extracurricular activities and community services

Selection criteria

  1. Students in Grades 5 and 6 achieved excellent results (grades B or above in Chinese, English, Mathematics, and General Studies).
  2. Good conduct (behavior rated at B level or above)
  3. Priority will be given to those with expertise in sports, activities, services, and other areas.

Selection weightings

For the admission scheme where places are allocated automatically at the junior high school entrance level: interview performance accounts for 34%, the ranking obtained by the Education Bureau accounts for 24%, primary school academic performance accounts for 20%, extracurricular activities account for 10%, and primary school conduct accounts for 12%. For the admission scheme where places are not allocated automatically at the junior high school entrance level: interview performance accounts for 46%, primary school academic performance accounts for 32%, extracurricular activities account for 10%, and primary school conduct accounts for 12%.

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Vision & Mission

School ethos

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.

Vision & mission

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

S1
3
S2
3
S3
3
S4
3
S5
3
S6
3

Teaching Staff

Total teaching staff
53

Subjects & Teaching Medium

English-medium subjects (S1–S3)

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-medium subjects (S4–S6)

English Language

Chinese-medium subjects (S1–S3)

Chinese Language (using Putonghua as the teaching medium), Chinese History

Chinese-medium subjects (S4–S6)

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.