Why is School Net 11 a Parent’s Dream? Best Catchment Area and Stunning Apartment Options around Mid-Levels

Seeking the Best Primary Schools? School Net 11 is the catchment area that offers prestigious schools and stunning apartment options around Mid-Levels in Hong Kong

The Central and Western District (school net 11) is one of the four most popular neighborhoods in Hong Kong. As the catchment area hosting numerous Band 1 primary schools in Hong Kong, including five of the top 100 primary schools in the metropolitan, school net 11 is a widely-beloved POA catchment area among parents. Living in the district provides great advantages: not only does your child have a higher chance of admission to your desired primary school, but there are also numerous thorough-train, nominated and feeder secondary schools to choose from. It paves the way for a seamless transition after primary 6 and your child will continuously benefit from high-quality primary and secondary education. Read on to find out more about what makes school net 11 stands out and all the popular housing options in this catchment area.

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School Net 11 Primary One Admission (POA) Results Highlights



1. Highest Top 3 Choices Admission Rate

Results from 2022’s Report on Primary One Admission show that 87.5% of students in school net 11 were admitted to a school among their top 3 choices. Although the number sees a slight drop, compared to 90% in 2011, this catchment area still observes the best results among the four most popular school nets.

2. The King/Queen-making School Net
School Net 11 is full of prestigious primary schools and is recognized to be a King/Queen-making school net, meaning children admitted to a primary school in this catchment area receive top-quality education, as well as abundant support to help them fulfil their potential. There are 16 primary schools in this area for parents to choose from, including many with a traditionally good record. Some of these schools have direct affiliations, or through-train, nominated and feeder secondary school partnerships, providing ease for parents who look further than the first six years.

School Net 11: Best Catchment Area  and Top Mid-Levels Apartments

Feeder schools - According to the General Information on Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System from the Education Bureau in Hong Kong, after deducting repeaters and discretionary places, feeder secondary schools may reserve 85% of the remaining Secondary 1 places for students from their feeder primary schools.

School Net 11: Best Catchment Area  and Top Mid-Levels Apartments

Nominated Schools - Similarly, nominated schools can reserve a maximum of 25% of their Secondary 1 places for students from their nominated primary schools.

School Net 11: Best Catchment Area  and Top Mid-Levels Apartments

“Through-train” schools – A through-train partnership between a primary and a secondary school offers the opportunity for Primary 6 students to continue their education in Secondary 1 without any an entry exam or participation in the central allocation process. One of the most significant advantages of a “through-train” aided primary school is that its secondary “through-train” partner will guarantee the acceptance of all primary 6 students into secondary 1.

School Net 11: Best Catchment Area  and Top Mid-Levels Apartments

❖ Which Areas Fall in the School Net 11 Catchment Area?


According to information from the Education Bureau, for parents who are interested in moving to the Central and Western District, school net 11 covers The Peak, Mid-Levels West, Mid-Levels Central, Shek Tong Tsui, Kennedy Town, Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan, Central, Sohoand Admiralty. The Central and Western District is home to many prestigious primary and secondary schools and exudes high culture. There is a wide selection of luxury properties, comprehensive estates, small-and-medium-sized apartments, as well as traditional single private residential buildings with a high saleable/gross area ratio. Whether you are a 3-person family unit or live with multiple generations, you can surely find something that fits your family’s needs.

Hot Property Recommendations in School Net 11:

Mid-Levels West Property

Nearby schools:

● Central and Western District Saint Anthony's School, Sacred Heart Canossian School, Saint Stephen's Girls' Primary School

Popular Estates:

● Robinson Place (70 Robinson Rd, Mid-Levels)
● Academic Terrace (101 Pok Fu Lam Road, Mid-Levels West)
● The Grand Panorama (10 Robinson Rd, Mid-Levels)
● Vantage Park (Vantage Park Block 1, 22 Conduit Rd, Mid-Levels)


Kennedy Town Property

Nearby schools:

● SKH Lui Ming Choi Memorial Primary School, Saint Charles School

Popular Estates:

● The Belcher's (89 Pok Fu Lam Rd, Kennedy Town)
● University Height Block 2 (23 Pokfield Rd, Kennedy Town)
● The Merton (38 New Praya, Kennedy Town)
● Manhattan Heights (28 New Praya, Kennedy Town)


Sheung Wan Property

Nearby schools:

● King's College Old Boys' Association Primary School, King's College Old Boys' Association Primary School (School 2), San Wui Commercial Society School, S.K.H. Kei Yan Primary School, SKH Saint Matthew's Primary School, Catholic Mission School

Popular Estates:

● Queen's Terrace (No. 1 Queen St, Sheung Wan)
● Hollywood Terrace (268 Queen's Road, Central)
● Grandview Garden (18 Bridges St, Tai Ping Shan)



Read More: How To Find the Best New Property in Mid-Levels West?

❖ Living in School Net 12 Catchment Area



Before purchasing a property or an apartment around Mid-Levels, there’s a lot to consider. Apart from choosing the right catchment area and school net for your children, you would like to live somewhere with convenient transportation and high quality of life.
The Central and Western district covers an extensive area, ranging from the core business district from Central to Admiralty, to the residential areas from Mid-Levels West and the Peak, catering to different rhythms of life.
As the beating heart of commerce, Central and Sheung Wan are home to many government offices, multinational enterprises and local businesses. Living in the midst of the hustle and bustle can be a great convenience for parents who need to juggle between their corporate career and parenting. Moreover, since the opening of the MTR Island Line Extension, one can easily travel between Hong Kong Island and the rest of Hong Kong, shortening time on daily commutes. The opening of the extension also breathes life into older districts, such as Shek Tong Tsui, Kennedy Town and Sai Ying Pun, inspiring new business ideas and opportunities in recent years and, as a result, boosting the neighborhood property market.

❖ Properties That Just Miss the Cut for School Net 11


Before buying or renting an apartment around Mid-Levels or in this catchment area, parents need to pay attention to where the property is located exactly and whether your address falls out of school net 11, and into school net 18 or school net 12.
For instance, it is worth noting that while the first part of Kennedy Road is still part of school net 11, properties after Admiralty are considered to be under school net 12. So, Starcrest and No.1 Star Street near Pacific Place in Admiralty do not belong to school net 11.
Additionally, Mount Davis Road is where school net 11 ends and start 18 starts. Although situated on the same street, properties such as Villa Sorrento, Cape Mansions and Vista Mount Davis are part of the catchment area 11, while Felix Villas and Bayview Court belong to school net 18.

Properties that do not fall under school net 11 are (but are not limited to):
● Starcrest
● No.1 Star Street
● Vista Mount Davis
● Bayview Court


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31 MAY 2023

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