School net 83 guide: homes and Primary One admission in Sha Tau Kok, Ta Kwu Ling
School net 83 is in North district and covers Sha Tau Kok, Ta Kwu Ling. This guide describes the homes in the net, how a home address affects Primary One allocation, and what to verify before buying or renting here.
Which places are in school net 83?
School net 83 is in the north-east of North district, covering the rural areas around Sha Tau Kok and Ta Kwu Ling. North district also has nets 80 and 81.
The Education Bureau draws each net and may change it from year to year. For an address near a boundary, rely on the Bureau's published information or ask the Bureau directly.
What homes are there in school net 83?
Almost all homes in the net are village houses; there are no large estates and few listings. Sha Tau Kok town lies inside the Frontier Closed Area.
How does a home address affect Primary One allocation?
The Primary One Admission System has two stages: discretionary places and central allocation. The discretionary places stage and Part A of central allocation are not restricted by net; Part B of central allocation is limited to schools in the net of the home address, so a child living in net 83 can choose only government and aided primary schools in net 83 in Part B.
The address declared must be where the child actually lives. A family renting can use a stamped tenancy agreement as proof of address, so the start of the tenancy needs to fit the application timetable the Education Bureau publishes each year.
School nets and finding a home: how address counts in Primary One allocation
What should you check when looking in school net 83?
- The net has very few schools, so learn where each is and how to reach it before choosing.
- Entering Sha Tau Kok town requires a Closed Area Permit, so learn how residents apply for one before renting or buying.
- The net shown on a listing is entered by the lister and is for reference only; check the address with the Education Bureau yourself before signing.
- Living in the net does not guarantee a place at a particular school: Part B places are allocated by order of choice and a computer-generated random number.
Neighbouring nets and secondary schools
North district also has nets 80 (Sheung Shui) and 81 (Fanling).
The Secondary School Places Allocation System draws its nets by district, and North district is one secondary school net. In central allocation for secondary school, a pupil's net follows the district of the primary school attended, not the home address.
Common questions
Does living in school net 83 guarantee a place at a school in the net?
No. Living in net 83 means you can choose schools in this net in Part B of central allocation. Places are then allocated by the order of your choices and a computer-generated random number, with no guarantee of any particular school.
Which district is school net 83 in?
School net 83 is in North district and covers Sha Tau Kok, Ta Kwu Ling. The district is also one secondary school net.