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.
DistrictKowloon City
Finance typeDSS
GenderBoys
Founded1869
2025/26 S1 fee$63330
S1 classes6

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.

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.

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

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.