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Primary School Place Distribution in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, government and aided primary school places are allocated through the Primary One Admission (POA) System, divided into school nets. This guide helps you navigate the net system, find official data on school places, and make informed choices. Always verify critical details with the Education Bureau (EDB) and individual schools.

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What Parents Need To Know

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Use search, filters and sorting to narrow the shortlist.
  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

How To Use This Page

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

School Shortlisting

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Use search, filters and sorting to narrow the shortlist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

Practice Workflow

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

Verification Notes

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Use search, filters and sorting to narrow the shortlist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
What should parents verify first?

Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

How should we use this page?

Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

What is the safest next step?

Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

How often should we practise?

Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

Where should official facts come from?

Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

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Sources

Official sources to verify first

EDB Primary One Admission SystemEDB ePOA resourcesCHSC Primary School ProfilesCHSC POA overviewPOA School Net Boundaries dataPOA 2026 central allocation release