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St. Paul's Convent School
A Catholic girls' school in Causeway Bay with 170 years of history and consistent top-tier results across HKDSE and international qualifications.
In brief
A Catholic girls' school in Causeway Bay with 170 years of history and consistent top-tier results across HKDSE and international qualifications.
SPCS runs from 140 Leighton Road and is rated Band 1A, putting it among the strongest secondary schools in the city. As a Direct Subsidy Scheme school it offers HKDSE alongside IGCSE, GCE A-Level and IAL, BTEC, and Applied Learning, so families have real flexibility on the academic path. In 2025 candidates averaged 8.58 grades at A or A at IGCSE and 3.97 A or A at International A-Level.
The school is run by the Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres and the Catholic identity threads through pastoral life. The student body is mostly Hong Kong residents with English as the main medium of instruction, and international applicants are accepted. Families pick SPCS for the academic ranking, the Causeway Bay location, and the breadth of exam routes available in one school.
Reviews
- A Catholic girls' school in Causeway Bay with 170-plus years of history, frequently ranked near the top of Hong Kong secondary schools.
- Reviews highlight strong international qualification results: 2025 IGCSE candidates averaged 8.58 Level 7-9 grades and 3.97 A-A* at International A-level.
- Multiple parent comments describe dedicated staff and a 'happy and motivating environment'; one parent called it 'one of the best schools in Hong Kong' where students are 'taught to be polite, smart and fun'.
- Around 30% of pupils are reported to receive scholarships or fee remission, a point reviewers cite as a sign of accessibility.
- Pastoral structures, including a Big Sister mentoring scheme, are repeatedly mentioned as a strength.