Official 2025/26 Secondary School Profile

Diocesan Boys' School

拔萃男書院

Not a 2027/28 admission noticeThe S1 admission field applies to S1 entry in September 2026 only. 2027 dates, participation, interviews and results require new SSPA 2025/2027 evidence.

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Evidence layer 1 · Official 2025/26 profile

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These fields come from the official Secondary School Profile and generally reflect September 2025. They do not establish 2027/28 dates, current-cycle participation or admission probability.

DistrictKowloon City
Finance typeDSS
GenderBoys
Founded1869
2025/26 S1 fee$63330
S1 classes6
Sponsoring bodyDiocesan Boys' School Committee
ReligionProtestantism / Christianity
Site area50000 m²

Official school exam evidence

HKDSE, IB and HKCEE distinction records

Each item retains its exam system, result year and school-published definition. The three categories cannot be added together and do not enter the ranking while territory-wide coverage is incomplete.

HKDSE top scorersNo reviewed recordThe school's year-by-year review is incomplete; this does not mean zero. From 2024, use the school-published six-subject 5** plus CSD Attained definition, retaining each school's exact wording.
IB perfect 45s2025 · 3IB Diploma Programme total score of 45.
Legacy HKCEE 10ANo reviewed recordThe school's year-by-year review is incomplete; this does not mean zero. A historical record from the discontinued HKCEE, kept separate from HKDSE and IB.
Estimated group1Anon-official reference

AI-assisted non-official estimate

2026 rough academic-group estimate

This estimate primarily uses academic programmes and teaching resources in 441 official 2025/26 profiles, plus a capped recent public-attention proxy. Student support, continuity, feeder and through-train factors score zero. It is not EDB banding, a complete public-exam ranking, an intake result, admission probability or 2027 application status. Public attention is not positive sentiment, academic outcomes or school quality.

Overall Top 100
AI-assisted non-official rough estimateThis is an AI-assisted non-official rough estimate for initial family research, not a precise answer. It is not EDB banding, a complete exam-results ranking, an intake result, admission probability or a child-fit conclusion. Official-profile academic programmes and teaching resources remain primary, with a capped public-attention proxy that measures recent viewing interest rather than positive sentiment, parent satisfaction or school quality. Student support, continuity, feeder and through-train factors score zero. Reviewed HKDSE and IB distinction records are shown separately but do not score because coverage is incomplete. Parents should verify current school evidence and make their own judgement.
Model position#1776.6 / 100
District position#3Kowloon City
Public-attention proxy90Median 90 daily views across 59 complete days from 2026-05-17 to 2026-07-14
Academic programme
42.4 / 50
Teaching resources
19.3 / 35
Public-attention proxy
14.9 / 15
Model score
76.6 / 100

Official cross-school reference

Related primary-school pathways

Relationship types come from the official 2025 Primary School Profiles. They do not mean automatic progression, guaranteed places, admission probability or a 2027 application arrangement.

Historical admission reference

S1 admission reference: September 2026

Our school will not participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2026 ).Academic Results 60%; Extracurricular Achievements 20%; Performance in the Interviews 15%; Others 5% (e.g. father, brother are old boys; brother studying in DBS)

Use boundary: This can explain the prior cycle's published admission approach, but it cannot establish the 2027 application window, weightings or participation status.

From historical reference to the current cycle

Diocesan Boys' School: 2027/28 evidence status

These states come directly from the separate 2025/2027 cycle contract. The 2025/26 profile and 2026 dates do not fill its gaps.

Allocation framework confirmed

The EDB circular confirms SSPA 2025/2027 for S1 entry in the 2027/28 school year.

2025/2027
Complete parent timetable not published

There are currently 0 exact 2027 events ready for the S1Tracker calendar; 2026 dates do not carry forward.

Formal publication pending
Annual school lists not published

The current-cycle participating-school and non-participating DSS lists are still pending.

Route unconfirmed
Finance type does not establish the routeThe DSS label comes from the official 2025/26 profile. Confirm the route and dates from the current EDB lists or an explicit Diocesan Boys' School notice for 2027/28.

Language policy

English is the official medium of instruction across Grades 7 to 12. The school has established three multi-media learning centres to facilitate language teaching and learning. Putonghua is offered to Grades 7 to 9 students to cultivate their listening and speaking skills. Moreover, in both Chinese Language and English Language, the “Extensive Reading Scheme” is implemented to develop students’ biliteracy and trilingualism skills.

2025/26

Official-profile subjects and teaching medium

The school-level subject text below is retained from the CHSC official profile. The estimate counts only fixed subject categories and does not reward longer prose.

S1 to S3 · Chinese-medium

Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Elementary Chinese

S1 to S3 · English-medium

English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Integrated Science, History, Geography, French, Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Innovation & Design, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Life & Society (S.3), Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1–S.2)

S1 to S3 · Class/group or school-based medium

No subjects are separately listed in the official profile.

S4 to S6 · Chinese-medium

Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education (HKDSE), Elementary Chinese

S4 to S6 · English-medium

English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory Part), Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or 2, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT, Design & Applied Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Economics, Geography, History, BAFS, Ethics & Religious Studies, French, Citizenship and Social Development

S4 to S6 · Class/group or school-based medium

No subjects are separately listed in the official profile.

Facilities

DBS facilities include: - Track and Field - Football Pitch - Swimming Pools - Tennis Courts - Basketball Courts - Gymnasium - 3 Multi-Media Learning Centres - 13 Special Rooms - Libraries - Auditorium - School Hall

Facilities supporting special educational needs

Accessible toilet.

Classes and teaching staff

Teachers133
Bachelor degree100%
Postgraduate or above42%
Ten or more years' experience43%
Special-education training59%
Classrooms44

2025/26 classes by level

S16
S26
S36
S46
S56
S66

Location and contact

Address: 131 Argyle Street Kowloon

Telephone: 27115191
Email: dbsadmin@dbs.edu.hk

Public transport: Bus: 1, 1A, 3C, 12A, 24, 27, 42, 87D, 87E, 95, 213D, 281A, 296P; MTR: Mongkok / Mongkok East Station.

Official sources

Profile facts are generally as at September 2025; reopen the school website before acting.

School-specific evidence FAQ

Frequently asked questions

These answers restate the official profile facts, evidence years and use boundaries already shown on this page. They do not fill in unconfirmed 2027 dates or allocation routes.

What official information does this page show for Diocesan Boys' School?

The official 2025/26 Secondary School Profile records Kowloon City, DSS, Boys, and a 2025/26 S1 fee of $63330. Profile facts generally reflect September 2025.

Is Diocesan Boys' School's 1A estimate official EDB banding?

No. 1A is S1Tracker's AI-assisted non-official rough estimate from the published 2026 method. It is not EDB school banding, a complete exam-results ranking, intake quality, admission probability or a child-fit conclusion.

Does this page confirm Diocesan Boys' School's 2027 application route or dates?

No. The 2025/26 profile admission text applies to S1 entry in September 2026. Current-cycle participation, application dates, interviews and results must be confirmed from the 2025/2027 EDB lists or an explicit school notice for this cycle.

How can I compare Diocesan Boys' School with other schools?

Use the four-school comparison to inspect official profile facts first, reviewed exam evidence separately, and the non-official estimate after those layers. The comparison does not request or store student or application data.

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