74% of Hong Kong pupils get first-choice secondary school, match 2025 record
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Seventy-four per cent of Hong Kong Primary Six pupils received their first-choice secondary school through the central allocation system, matching last year's record. The Education Bureau reported that 48,545 students participated, an increase of 534 (1.11%) from the previous year. A school council representative attributed the high satisfaction rate to parents making more informed choices. This result underscores a trend in improving parental decision-making in school selection.
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74% first-choice rate indicates high parental satisfaction
48,545 students joined the Secondary School Place Allocation System.
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A school council representative attributed the result to parents making more informed choices.
Opinion- 74% first-choice rate indicates high parental satisfaction
- Increased participation reflects trust in the system
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Loaded language removedSeventy-four per cent of Primary Six pupils in Hong Kong were allocated their first-choice secondary school through the central allocation system, matching last year’s record – a result a school council representative attributed to parents making more informed choices.
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A school council representative attributed the result to parents making more informed choices.
Opinion74% of Primary Six pupils in Hong Kong were allocated their first-choice secondary school through the central allocation system.
South China Morning PostThe 74% allocation rate matches last year’s record.
South China Morning Post48,545 students joined the Secondary School Place Allocation System.
South China Morning PostThe number of students increased by 534 pupils from last year.
South China Morning PostThe increase represents a 1.11% rise from last year.
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