Majority of students secure Hong Kong schools among their top three preferences through the allocation system, statistics reveal
A majority of children due to enroll in Hong Kong's public primary schools in September have secured a spot at one of their top three preferred schools through the central allocation system, according to data released by the Education Bureau. The success rate of 79.7%, or approximately 15,538 out of 19,489 children, is the third highest over the past 17 years, but slightly lower than the 83.7% rate observed last year.
This academic year also saw a decrease in the number of pupils joining the central allocation system, marking the second-lowest admission since 1997.
Primary One placements in Hong Kong's public schools are determined through a two-stage process, divided into the discretionary admission phase and the central allocation system. The initial phase's results for the 2025-26 academic year were announced in November, with the second stage's results set to be revealed to parents next week.
In Hong Kong, parents submit their children's preferences for schools in January. Notably, the system's factors, such as supply and demand, economic and demographic factors, and social and educational preferences, can influence allocation rates. However, specific factors contributing to the drop from last year's allocation rate need further evaluation from the Education Bureau or similar sources.
Education and self-development opportunities have arisen with the late-day release of data, indicating a 79.7% success rate for children in Hong Kong securing a spot at their top three preferred public primary schools through the central allocation system for the upcoming academic year. This year's primary One placements, despite being influenced by factors like supply and demand, economic and demographic elements, and social and educational preferences, have resulted in the second-lowest admission numbers since 1997.
