Key facts
- Private secondary schools in Hong Kong increased by 56.3% between 2021-22 and 2025-26.
- The number of private secondary institutions grew from 16 to 25.
- Demand for alternative curricula and the reputation of Hong Kong's universities are driving the growth.
The number of private secondary schools in Hong Kong has surged by 56.3% over five years, reaching 25 institutions in the 2025-26 academic year, up from 16 in 2021-22. This expansion is fueled by a growing demand for diverse curricula and the enhanced reputation of Hong Kong's universities, which are attracting more international students. The government is actively promoting Hong Kong as a global education hub, with non-local student numbers increasing in both publicly funded and self-funded institutions. A new registry of private schools has been established to enhance transparency and provide parents with reliable information on school governance and financial stability.