Hong Kong schools have experienced a notable increase in student numbers for the second consecutive year, with the current academic year seeing around 7,200 more pupils. This rise is attributed to the influx of dependents of individuals admitted through talent schemes.

Hong Kong schools have recorded net student rises for two consecutive years, with the current academic year seeing an increase of about 7,200 pupils, a surge that an industry leader has attributed to the influx of dependants of admitted talent. The Education Bureau published enrolment figures on its website on April 28. The data covers all government, aided, private, international and direct subsidy scheme schools at the time of the annual headcount exercise in September 2025. To determine the.....