St. Paul's Co-educational College

What St. Paul's Co-educational College does

St. Paul's Co-educational College (SPCC) is a private co-educational secondary school in Hong Kong, founded in 1851 and celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2026. The school is affiliated with the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican Church) and operates under the St. Paul's Co-educational College Charitable Trust. It serves both local Hong Kong students (Forms 1–6) and international students through a dual curricula system — the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), including a dedicated IBDP preparatory year.

SPCC's academic offering is organized across eight departments: English Language Education, Chinese Language Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education, Personal, Social and Humanities Education, Arts Education, and Physical Education. The school supports learning through an in-house digital platform (eClass), provides university guidance and a Mentor Programme, and operates boarding facilities for international students. International exposure is delivered through participation in the Round Square global education network (200 schools across 50 countries; SPCC was the first Hong Kong member school in 2010) and sister school partnerships spanning Singapore, mainland China (Shanghai, Tianjin, Beijing), and Sydney, Australia. Extracurricular breadth includes the Student Activities Week, Rites of Passage expeditions, and student participation in international competitions such as the International Physics Olympiad (Gold Medal, 55th edition), the Round Square Kurt Hahn Prize, and the AI Hackathon 2025 organized by CUHK's Jockey Club AI for the Future Project.

SPCC's business model rests on two revenue streams. The primary stream is annual tuition and admission fees from local and international students, including dormitory/boarding fees for international boarders; billing is annual subscription. The secondary stream is donations and fundraising, administered by the SPCC Charitable Trust, including pledge donations of HK$250,000 or above on 5-year installment plans, branded SPCC Credit Card contributions, and events such as the 2025 Walkathon (held 9 November 2025 at The Peak), which drew approximately 3,500 participants and raised HK$2.09 million. The school is organized alongside its affiliated Primary School (St. Paul's Co-educational College Primary School at 11 Nam Fung Path, Wong Chuk Hang) and the SPCC Services Limited entity, forming the broader 'SPCC Family'. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

St. Paul's Co-educational College

Legal name

St. Paul's Co-educational College

Website

https://spcc.edu.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Paul's Co-educational College is a private Hong Kong co-educational secondary school offering dual DSE and IBDP curricula, boarding facilities, and international exchange through the Round Square network. Affiliated with HK Sheng Kung Hui, it serves local and international students and operates a Charitable Trust for fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• International baccalaureate programme
• Boarding school education
• Hong Kong DSE curriculum
• Christian secondary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Admission Fees: School fees from local and international students, including boarding fees for dormitory facilities
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable Trust receives donations, pledge donations (HK$250,000 or above for 5-year installment plans), walkathon events raising HK$2.09 million in 2025

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Paul's Co-educational College is a private co-educational secondary school in Hong Kong offering dual curricula — the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) — for Forms 1 through 6. The school provides on-campus boarding facilities for international students, international student exchanges through sister schools and the Round Square network, careers counselling and mentorship, and a digital learning platform (eClass) supporting instruction.

Product overview

St. Paul's Co-educational College operates as a secondary educational institution offering dual curricula programmes (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme). The institution provides comprehensive educational services including academic instruction across multiple subject departments, boarding facilities, international exchange programmes, and participation in the Round Square educational network. Supporting infrastructure includes a digital learning platform (eClass), careers counselling services, student activities programmes (Student Activities Week, Rites of Passage), and a charitable trust accepting donations through various channels including credit card partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) Programme
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
• Boarding Programme
• Student Exchange Programme
• Round Square IDEALS Programme
• Student Activities Week (SAW) Annual experiential learning programme offering diverse activities including outdoor education, Rites of Passage (ROP) expeditions, and adventure-based learning experiences.
• Careers Counselling and Mentorship Programme University guidance and career counselling services including individual mentorship and preparation for higher education applications to local and international universities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong performance in international competitions including Gold Medal at 55th International Physics Olympiad
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Round SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010First Round Square school in Hong Kong since 2010. Round Square is a global network of 200 schools in 50 countries across six continents that connects and collaborates to offer world-class programmes and experiences developing global competence, character and confidence in students. SPCC participates in international exchanges, service projects, and conferences through this network.
• Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (Toa Payoh), SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership for student exchange programmes between Hong Kong and Singapore.
• Fudan University Affiliated High School, Shanghai, ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership facilitating educational exchanges between Hong Kong and mainland China.
• Nankai Middle School, Tianjin, ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership for student exchange programmes with Tianjin.
• Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney, AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership connecting Hong Kong and Australian students through exchange programmes.
• Shanghai High School, ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership for student exchanges with Shanghai.
• Tsinghua University Affiliated High School, Beijing, ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership facilitating exchanges with prestigious Beijing school.
• Hong Kong Sheng Kung HuicoreOthersAffiliation with Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican Church in Hong Kong) which provides spiritual foundation and educational philosophy based on faith, hope, and love. The school nurtures students 'In the Spirit of Faith, Hope and Love'.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hong Kong International School (HKIS): Leading non-profit international school in Hong Kong offering IB programmes with boarding-adjacent services for expat families. Direct competitor for international and overseas student demand that SPCC targets via its IBDP and boarding programme.
• Renaissance College Hong Kong: IB continuum school in Hong Kong with boarding programme, comparable in curriculum (IBDP) and international student recruitment. Direct competitor in the IB day-and-boarding international segment.
• Sha Tin College: English-medium IB school in Hong Kong with boarding facilities, serving a similar international and local expat student base. Competes directly for IBDP students and premium international families.
• Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS): Non-profit IB school in Hong Kong serving local and international families with strong university placement record. Comparable in academic positioning, international curriculum, and target families seeking overseas university pathways.
• St. Paul's College: Prestigious Hong Kong boys' secondary school sharing the same St. Paul's / Sheng Kung Hui heritage and overlapping alumni ecosystem. Highly comparable in curriculum rigor, religious affiliation, and prestige-tier admissions profile.
• King's College: Elite historical Hong Kong secondary school competing for the same top-tier domestic student cohort. Comparable in academic reputation, DSE preparation focus, and university placement outcomes.
• Diocesan Boys' School (DBS): Top-tier Hong Kong boys' secondary school with similar brand prestige, academic outcomes, and HK university placement success. Directly comparable in target market (premium HK families) and academic positioning, although single-sex rather than co-educational.
• Queen's College: Historic Hong Kong secondary school with comparable academic reputation and DSE-focused curriculum. Direct competitor for top local student admissions and a similar prestige positioning.
• Chinese International School (CIS): Top-tier Hong Kong international school with IB continuum (PYP/MYP/DP) and a strong reputation for university placements. Comparable in target international family segment and IB positioning.
• German Swiss International School (GSIS): Long-established Hong Kong international school offering IB and other international curricula with boarding-like services. Comparable premium international positioning and similar target segments of expatriate and internationally-minded local families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/spcc
• Facebookfacebook.com/spcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stpaulscoed

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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