St. Mary's Canossian College
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“One Heart and One Way”
At a Glance
- District
- Yau Tsim Mong
- Founded
- 1900
- School category
- Aided
- Student gender
- Girls
- Principal
- Ms. Wong Wai Chun Janet
- Supervisor
- Sister Fok Wai Man Veronica
- Sponsoring body
- Canossian Daughters of Charity
- Religion
- Catholic
Admissions & Fees
How to get in · Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA)
Aided- Allocation district
- Yau Tsim Mong
- 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- Intake quota
- 16 places are open for Discretionary Places Admission.
- Number of places
- 16
- How to apply
- Multiple methods
- Results announced
- Results will be released on 7th July 2026 through the Education Bureau.
- Acceptance deadline
- If there is any enquiry, please contact the Admission Team by email ( [email protected] ) latest by 3rd April 2026.
- Interview
- 1 round(s) · 14 Mar 2026There will be no rescheduling of interview except for adverse weather or school closure. The list of interviewees (Application code) will be uploaded to the school's official website by 6th March 2026. Only short-listed students will be notified of the interview by post.
Required documents
- Application form for Secondary One Discretionary Place (from EDB) (EDB's Copy, School's Copy and Parent's Copy that bear the same Application Number should remain intact)
- Completed school application form
- 2 self-addressed and stamped A5 size envelopes ($2.2)
- Applicant's portfolio (photocopies of the following documents): P.5 (Whole year) & P.6 (1st Term) Reports, Certificates of Achievements listed in the Application Form, Hong Kong Identity Card, Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate (applicable to Catholics)
Selection criteria
- Conduct and Core Subjects (English, Mathematics and Chinese)
- Academic Performance (School Exams, Achievements & Awards, EDB Rank Order)
- Non-academic Performance (Achievements & Awards e.g. Sports, Arts, Music, Community Services)
Selection weightings
Interview Performance 70%, Score of Portfolio review 30% (Portfolio review includes: Conduct and Core Subjects Grade B or above, Academic Performance 65%, Non-academic Performance 35%)
Download the Application Form during the period from 1st December 2025 to 16th January 2026. Submission dates of application forms and related documents: 2nd to 16th January 2026. The list of interviewees (Application code) will be uploaded to the school's official website by 6th March 2026. The School will notify parents of successful applicants of their children's inclusion in the Successful Lists for Discretionary Places by letter and phone on 31st March 2026. According to the Education Bureau, each Primary 6 pupil is allowed to make application to at most two secondary schools for a discretionary place. Recommendation letters from primary schools are NOT required.
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Vision & Mission
The school is committed to grooming St. Marians to be open to growth, intellectually competent, sound in moral and religious values, loving persons and willing to serve others.
We are committed to a belief that all our students CAN develop to their full capacity. We provide a positive learning environment for the promotion of the whole person grounded in Christian virtues and the formation of heart, to empower them all to make the best use of God’s given talents in service to their fellowmen.
Capacity & Enrolment
Teaching Staff
Subjects & Teaching Medium
English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Integrated Science, Life and Society/Citizenship, Economics and Society, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology, Religious Education
English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religious Education, Music, Literature in English, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua
Chinese Language, Chinese History
Campuses
- St. Mary's Canossian CollegeMain campus
162 Austin Road
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.
Other schools by this operator · Canossian Missions
- KindergartenCanossa CollegeEastern
- KindergartenCanossa Primary SchoolWong Tai Sin
- KindergartenCanossa Primary School (San Po Kong)Wong Tai Sin
- KindergartenCanossa School (Hong Kong)Eastern
- KindergartenHoly Angels Canossian SchoolKowloon City
- KindergartenHoly Family Canossian CollegeKowloon City
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