Sha Tin Government Secondary School
沙田官立中學
“LOVE, WISDOM and VIGOUR”
At a Glance
- District
- Sha Tin
- Founded
- 1972
- School category
- Government
- Student gender
- Co-educational
- Principal
- Ms. Choi Fung Man
- Supervisor
- Mr. Hung Chi Pan
- Sponsoring body
- HKSAR Government
- Religion
- Not applicable
Admissions & Fees
How to get in · Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA)
Government- Allocation district
- Sha Tin
- Medium of instruction
- English (EMI)
Apply directly to up to two secondary schools in any district (no more than 30% of places).
Remaining places are allocated by banding, your ranked choices and a random number.
If this school has feeder, nominated or through-train links, see "School linkages" below.
Secondary 1 (S1)
2026/27 entry- How to apply
- Multiple methods
- Results announced
- Parents of successful applicants of their children's inclusion in the Successful List for DP will be notified by letter and phone 31.3.2026 (Tuesday); All participating students will receive the SSPA allocation results (including results at the DP and Central Allocation stages) 7.7.2026 (Tuesday)
- Interview
- 1 round(s) · 14 Mar 2026, 8 Jul 2026 · MixedAll students who have successfully submitted an application will be invited to attend an interview. Interview letters will be mailed on 4 March 2026 (Wednesday).
Required documents
- Application form of our school (attach a recent photo)
- A copy of the applicant’s (student’s) ID card
- Copy of the admission registration certificate
- Copies of my exam scores over the past three years (please arrange them in the following order: second semester of Grade 6, first semester of Grade 6, second semester of Grade 5, first semester of Grade 5, second semester of Grade 4, first semester of Grade 4).
- Copies of the award certification documents submitted for verification
Selection criteria
- Academic performance within the school
- Extra-curricular activities and awards
- Performance during the interview
Selection weightings
I. Academic performance within the school: 55% II. Extracurricular activities and awards: 15% III. Performance during interviews: 30%
Open days
- 22 Nov 2025 · 22 November 2025 (Saturday) · Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Please be seated by 9:20 a.m.); Venue: School Hall; Seat Reservation: Interested parents are kindly requested to complete the Google Form (link below). Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until fully booked. Each email address or phone number may reserve up to two seats. Duplicate registrations may not be accepted. The school will reserve seats for all parents who have successfully submitted the Google Form. Parents will be required to verify their registered phone number at the registration counter upon arrival to gain admission. Those who successfully submitted this form with a valid email address will receive a reminder email from our school by 14 November 2025. Content: The talk will provide an overview of our school’s Vision & Mission, Medium of Instruction Policy, Facilities, Curriculum Features, Extra-curricular Activities and the Admission Procedures and Processes, etc. Remarks: Those without reservations may not be accommodated.Register ↗
- 22 Nov 2025 · S1 DP Admission Talk 22.11.2025 (Saturday) 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. · Remarks: Seat reservations will be available online, starting from 3.11.2025 (10 a.m.).
Date of submission of Application Form (e-application / paper application form): 2 January 2026 (Friday) to 16 January 2026 (Friday)
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Vision & Mission
Our school has established a good reputation and we provide a harmonious environment for students to learn. Students have a strong sense of belonging to the school and there are committees providing various kinds of support to our students, including discipline, guidance, moral and civic education, health, sex and life education, environmental education, careers and extra-curricular activities committees.
School Vision: We inspire every student to learn, to think, to care and to achieve. It is our mission to provide the best opportunity for students to develop their potential to the full, to acquire knowledge, and to adopt a positive attitude towards work, life and their community in accordance with our school motto - LOVE, WISDOM & VIGOUR.
Capacity & Enrolment
Teaching Staff
Subjects & Teaching Medium
English Language, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Citizenship, Economy and Society (S.1 and S.2), Life and Society (S.3), Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Music and Physical Education
English Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 and 2 (M1 and M2), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Economics, Information & Communication Technology, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Music (Senior Curriculum will be conducted in Arts and Technology Education Centre)
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Citizenship & Social Development
Campuses
- Sha Tin Government Secondary SchoolMain campus
11-17 Man Lai Road Shatin
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.