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Rank 31 · Asia-Pacific

Diocesan Girls' School

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Hong Kong, China

73.77

Standardised Score

57.67

Composite Score

Top 50

Tier

The composite score blends cohort volume with conversion rates. Schools with smaller applicant pools may score lower despite strong per-applicant performance.

Score Breakdown

Applications62%

Relative cohort size

Offer / Application54%

Share of applicants who received an offer

Enrolment / Application57%

Share of applicants who matriculated

Composite Score58%

Volume and conversion combined

Aggregated across the 2019–2023 admission cycles. Schools with fewer than three offers in a given year are excluded from that year's figures to preserve statistical reliability.

School Profile

Diocesan Girls' School Diocesan Girls' School (Hong Kong, China) ranks 31st in the Asia-Pacific region for Oxford and Cambridge University admissions. The school's application numbers rank in the top 38% of the Asia-Pacific region, acceptance numbers in the top 32%, and enrollment numbers in the top 33%. The acceptance to application ratio is 54%, enrollment to application ratio is 57%, and enrollment to acceptance ratio is 38%. The comprehensive score is 57.67, with a standardized score of 73.77. Diocesan Girls' School is one of the oldest girls' schools in Hong Kong, established by the Anglican Church in 1860, initially named "Diocesan Female Training School" with the aim of providing educational opportunities for underprivileged girls. In 1866, it was renamed "Diocesan Girls' School." The school was originally located on Bonham Road and Eastern Street on Hong Kong Island, before relocating to its current site on Jordan Road in 1913. With increasing student numbers, several buildings were constructed during the 1950s. During World War II, the school buildings were occupied by Japanese forces, but after the war, the school was quickly rebuilt and resumed operations under the leadership of the first principal, Miss Gibbins. After converting to a Direct Subsidy Scheme school in 2005, the school began a series of expansion and facility upgrade projects. The major reconstruction project completed in 2007 expanded the campus area to 44,000 square meters, with a 10-story main building featuring first-class facilities. Diocesan Girls' School's academic curriculum system covers both junior and senior secondary stages, providing students with diverse learning options. In Forms 1 to 3, students learn foundation courses including English, Chinese, Mathematics, and Science; in Forms 4 to 6, students can choose 3 to 4 elective subjects in preparation for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination. Additionally, the school also offers General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) courses for some students to choose from. The school has achieved outstanding academic results, with numerous students obtaining top scores in the DSE examinations over the years. Diocesan Girls' School enjoys a high reputation in international educational exchanges and offers various scholarships in academics, music, sports, and other fields to encourage students to pursue excellence in various domains. The school places high importance on students' holistic development, providing rich opportunities for extracurricular competitions and activities. Students actively participate in technology innovation and academic competitions, such as the International Blockchain Olympiad and Metaverse Hackathon, and have repeatedly achieved excellent results. Meanwhile, the school has diverse extracurricular activities including music society, drama society, swimming team, etc., with students particularly excelling in music and sports. Participation in community volunteer services and Hong Kong Red Cross Youth Unit further cultivates students' sense of social responsibility and leadership abilities. Additionally, through the "Head Girl" selection activity, the school helps students enhance leadership and time management skills. Diocesan Girls' School has nurtured numerous outstanding female alumnae who are active in government, law, business, and cultural fields.

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