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school_nameNg Wah Catholic Secondary School
districtWong Tai Sin
school_address5 Choi Hung Road, San Po Kong, Kowloon
school_typeAided
student_genderCo-ed
school_tel23838077
school_fax27182543
school_emailschool@ngwahsec.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.ngwahsec.edu.hk
school_missionNg Wah Catholic Secondary School is dedicated to nurturing youth with a well-rounded education. Based on Christian values and the invaluable essence of Chinese culture, Ng Wah provides balanced and quality education to youngsters to enhance the quality of life for them morally, intellectually, spiritually and physically. In facing the challenging future, they can contribute to their family, society and country positively and proactively with love, intelligence, competence and commitment.
school_mottoIN CONSILIO SAPIENTIA
commencement_of_operation_year1965
religionCatholicism
sponsoring_bodyThe Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
imcEstablished
language_policyThe school places strong emphasis on nurturing students’ proficiency in biliteracy and trilingualism (Chinese, English, and Putonghua). At both junior and senior secondary levels, some subjects in selected classes are taught in English. To further strengthen students’ competence in Chinese and English, the school offers after-school enhancement programmes and organises a wide range of activities, such as student sharing in English and Putonghua during morning assemblies, lunchtime activities in Chinese, English, and Putonghua, and Chinese and English Weeks. To create an immersive English learning environment, the school has established an English Corner and arranges for native-speaking English teachers to interact with students during breaks, thereby increasing opportunities for authentic English use.
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name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcLui King, Karen
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMs
name_of_principalLi Yuen Yee
title_of_principalMs.
principal_qualifications_experiences(MA)
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members100
school_size4500
parent_teacher_associationYes
student_union_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts60
tsi_total_no_of_teachers62
tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training95
tsi_percent_of_bachelor100
tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above52
tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training76
tsi_percent_of_exp_0_421
tsi_percent_of_exp_5_95
tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above74
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3Chinese Language, Putonghua, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Chinese History, History, Ethics and Religious Education, Computer Literacy, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, STEM (S.1 and S.2), Geography (S.2 and S.3), Business Studies (S.3), Integrated Science-Physics (S.3), Integrated Science-Chemistry (S.3)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3English Language
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3Mathematics, Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2), Integrated Science-Biology (S.3)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6Ethics and Religious Studies (DSE); Chinese Language; Citizenship and Social Development; Chinese History; History; Economics; Geography; Visual Arts; Physical Education (DSE); Information and Communication Technology; Business, Accounting and Financial Studies; Ethics and Religious Education; Physical Education
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6English Language
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6Mathematics (Compulsory Part); Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3Chinese Language, Putonghua, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Chinese History, History, Ethics and Religious Education, Geography, Computer Literacy, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, STEM (S.1 and S.2), Business Studies (S.3), Integrated Science-Physics (S.3), Integrated Science-Chemistry (S.3)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3English Language
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3Mathematics, Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2), Integrated Science-Biology (S.3)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6Ethics and Religious Studies (DSE); Chinese Language; Citizenship and Social Development; Chinese History; History; Economics; Geography; Visual Arts; Physical Education (DSE); Information and Communication Technology; Business, Accounting and Financial Studies; Ethics and Religious Education; Physical Education
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6English Language
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6Mathematics (Compulsory Part); Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1)
current_year_no_of_class_s14
current_year_no_of_class_s24
current_year_no_of_class_s34
current_year_no_of_class_s44
current_year_no_of_class_s54
current_year_no_of_class_s64
sc_tong_fai_s4"$320"
sc_tong_fai_s5"$320"
sc_tong_fai_s6"$320"
sc_pta_fee"$40"
sc_student_union_association_fee"$20"
sc_charges_for_non_standard_itemsS.1 to S.5 ($250)
S.6 ($150)
sc_remarksTo enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching, small class teaching will be implemented in core subjects. Teacher-student ratio is lowered to cater for learners' diversity.
oa_s1_admissionOur school will accept discretionary places. Our school will participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2026 ).Admission criteria and weightings for S1 discretionary places: Rank Order List provided by EDB 35%,
Student overall performance 65% (Academic Results 35%, Performance in Co-curricular Activities 10%, Conduct 10%, Interview Performance 10%).
oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_lifeThe school annually organises a summer bridging programme for students transitioning to secondary education, facilitating their smooth adaptation to the new learning environment. Additionally, a Secondary 1 Orientation Day is held to help students and parents understand the school's teaching and learning approach, as well as its goals for student development. After the term begins, team-building activities for Secondary 1 students are conducted to help them establish new social networks.
school_major_concerns1. To enable students to uphold positive values and lead a healthy lifestyle with active participation in life-wide learning activities.
2. To optimize learning and teaching strategies, enable students to develop self-directed learning skills and become proficient in biliterate and trilingual communication.
school_organisationSchool Management Organisation:
The Incorporated Management Committee comprises not only the Supervisor and the Principal, but also teacher representatives, parent representatives, (or a teacher representative, a parent representative) alumnus and professionals from outside. Under the Incorporated Management Committee, the School Development and Executive Committee, the Crisis Management Committee, the Academic and Curriculum Planning Committee, the Student Formation Committee, the Administration and External Affairs Committee, along with various teams and task forces, are responsible for learning and teaching, student affairs and school administration.
imc_smc_mcIncorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee: Incorporated Management Committee is comprised of 15 members, namely, Ms. Lui King, Karen (Supervisor), Ms. Li Yuen Yee (Principal, Ex-officio Manager), Rev. Minh Pierre (SSB Manager), Dr. Chong King Yee (SSB Manager),Mr. Ng Tze Tang, Caesar (SSB Manager), Mr. Lam Chi Kong (SSB Manager),Mr. Fung Long (SSB Manager), Ms. Law Sara Natalie (SSB Manager), Mr. Leung Yu Tung, Stanley (Alternate SSB Manager), One Alumni Manager, One Independent Manager, One Parent Manager and One Alternate Parent Manager, One Teacher Manager and One Alternate Teacher Manager.
school_green_policyOur school has established a Religious, Moral, and Civic Education Committee responsible for formulating campus environmental protection policies, such as resource conservation and waste reduction. In addition, various environmental activities are organized annually, including plastic bottles and paper recycling campaigns, to enhance students’ environmental awareness. A solar power generation system has also been installed on the school rooftop to promote environmental education and reduce electricity consumption.
learning_and_teaching_strategiesThe school emphasises the cultivation of students’ generic skills and core values, while adopting diversified teaching strategies to enhance learning effectiveness. In many subjects, enrichment and remedial programmes are arranged to provide suitable academic support for students at different levels. Teachers continuously refine pedagogy through collaborative lesson planning, lesson study, peer observation, and professional development in information technology for teaching.
school_based_curriculum1. Electives: 2X. Students may choose two to three elective subjects from a wide range of over ten options. Applied Learning courses are also available.
2. Curriculum highlights:
(1) The school adopts a flexible and responsive curriculum design to lay a solid foundation for lifelong learning. STEM education has been introduced at Secondary 1 and Secondary 2 to foster creativity and problem-solving skills. Student Development and Self-directed Learning lessons are arranged systematically at all levels, offering diversified learning experiences and activities to enrich learning journeys and nurture students with a positive outlook on life.
(2) Learning Skills: Lessons also focus on imparting study skills to strengthen students’ capacity for independent learning, enabling them to become autonomous learners.
major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum1. Learning through Reading:
Strengthening the school’s reading culture through initiatives such as book recommendations during morning assemblies, a reading rewards scheme, school-wide book fairs, placement of books across different floors, library lessons, and reading clubs.
2. Integrating Information Technology into Teaching and Learning:
Promoting the use of information technology and artificial intelligence in education — for example, allowing students to take notes with their own mobile devices, and incorporating AI-based online platforms for pre-lesson preparation and assessment — to enhance student learning and create a more interactive classroom experience.
life_planning_educationCareer and Life Planning Education:
Guided by the vision of “Inspiring Potential, Leading the Future”, the school fully implements career and life planning education. The aim is to assist students at crucial stages of growth to develop self-awareness, explore the world, set goals, and strengthen overall readiness for further education and future careers. Through a structured curriculum and a wide variety of experiential activities, students are guided to discover their interests, strengths, and capabilities, develop a clear life direction, and enhance understanding of academic and occupational pathways.
Key initiatives include:
1. Student Development Curriculum: Integration of career development concepts to strengthen self-value and goal-setting capabilities.
2. Career Planning Week: Themed explorations providing platforms for interactive sharing of educational and career information.
3. Professional Seminars & Workshops: Industry representatives and alumni invited to share real-life experiences, broadening students’ horizons.
4. Workplace Visits & Experiential Learning: Direct exposure to workplace environments and cultures.
5. Leadership Training Programmes: Development of communication, teamwork, and problem-solving soft skills.
6. Study Tours: Opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom, fostering deeper self-exploration through connections with society and the wider world.
The school not only values academic knowledge transfer but also regards accompanying both students and parents on their journey towards the future as an equally important mission.
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityTo cater for student diversity, class allocation and split-class policies will be implemented. Through collaborative curriculum planning, teachers will adopt adequate and diversified teaching strategies such as e-learning, differentiated worksheets and group learning tasks. Enhancement and remedial learning programmes will be regularly organized for both junior and senior forms. Moreover, students are encouraged to join various co-curricular activities to
develop personal interests and potential.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationOur school is committed to building an inclusive culture and adopts a “whole-school approach” to support students with special educational needs. Through tailor-made and diversified support services, we improve students’ learning effectiveness and help them integrate into campus life. Members of the Student Support Team comprises : the Vice-principal, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Special Education Needs Support Teachers, School Social Workers, Counsellors, a Speech Therapist and a School-based Educational Psychologist. The support team collaborates with various subject groups in the school to provide holistic care to help students in need. The team also arranges peer mentoring, such as the "Youth Ambassador" program to build a caring campus culture. Moreover, our school also attaches great importance to the cooperation between our school and parents, and regularly organises parents activities such as "parent-child gatherings" to strengthen the relationship between parents and students.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students’ learning of Chinese; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
adaptation_for_learning_and_assessmentThe school conducts two uniform tests and two examinations each academic year to evaluate students’ academic performance. In addition, all subjects place strong emphasis on monitoring students’ learning progress through continuous assessment methods, such as classroom participation, assignments, practical experiments, and online exercises, in order to assess both academic achievement and generic skills.
home_school_co_operation_urlhttp://www.ngwahsec.edu.hk
home_school_co_operationThe PTA actively holds regular meetings and also participates in activities by school, including Parents Academic, Parent volunteers, School Outings, Workshops, 'Respect Our Teachers' Campaign, Parents' Day and other school functions.
school_ethosOur school is committed to cultivating young people who are both intellectually accomplished and morally exemplary. Guided by Christian values and the essence of Chinese culture, we offer a well-rounded education aimed at elevating moral character, academic and artistic prowess, spiritual growth, and quality of life. We strive to create a campus environment that embodies compassion, fairness, and empathy, nurturing students in an atmosphere of acceptance, respect, and recognition. This prepares students to face challenging prospects with love, wisdom, talent, and a sense of responsibility, enabling them to actively contribute to their families, society, and the nation.
school_dev_planThe theme for this academic year is “Live healthily with an open heart and a strong mind, Learn to apply knowledge for my life to shine”

Key objectives are as follows:

1. To help students establish proper values and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
2. To nurture students’ self-awareness, personal planning skills, goal-setting abilities, as well as their capacity for reflection and adjustment.
3. To strengthen students’ independent learning skills.
4. To enhance students’ biliteracy and trilingual proficiency (Chinese, English, and Putonghua).
teacher_pro_training_and_devEach year, the Staff Development Team organizes various forms of professional training in line with the guidelines of the Education Bureau and the school’s major concerns. In addition, appraisal systems are used to conduct data analysis, enabling the planning of training programmes that cater to teachers’ developmental needs and enhance their professional competence. Subject panels also engage in lesson study, peer lesson observation, and the sharing of effective lessons, fostering professional knowledge exchange and practical experience. These initiatives collectively aim to optimize teaching strategies and effectiveness while enhancing teachers’ professionalism.
life_wide_learningOur school emphasizes life-wide learning, encouraging students to actively participate in extracurricular activities and external competitions. Junior form students are required to participate in life-wide learning activities, aimed at cultivating a persistent learning attitude, broadening their horizons, developing potential, and nurturing interests. S1 students are also required to join a uniformed group or a service team. We have a student formation period, arranging various activities and workshops to help students establish correct values. Through academic weeks and Life-wide Learning Days, we promote students' self-directed learning and enhance their interest in learning.
fac_no_of_classroom24
fac_school_facilitiesOur campus is designed to provide students with a modern, inspiring, and supportive learning environment. All 24 standard classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art interactive smart boards, complemented by a variety of purpose-built facilities such as the STREAM Learning Centre, Innovation Lab, Campus TV Studio, Computer Rooms, Science Laboratories, Visual Arts Room, English Corner, Music Room, Library, Student Activity Centre, Careers Guidance Room, Fitness Centre, Wellness Hub, and Self-study Room.
fac_facility_for_special_educational_needsRamp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
othersThe OBA and PTA set up different scholarships to commend students with outstanding performance in various areas, such as Academics, Sport, Music, Leadership and Social Services.
direct_public_transportation_to_schoolBus: 1A, 2A, 3B, 5, 5C, 6D, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 61X, 85X, 95, 98C, E23, 203E, A22, 106, 107, 111, 116, 297, 793, 796X;　
Minibus: 20, 20M, 70.
MTR Stations: Kai Tak Station, Wong Tai Sin Station, Diamond Hill Station
other_districtsSha Tin