“To think conscientiously and to discern with intelligence.” That is the motto of Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School. Established in 1965, Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School is a boys’ school. It is located in San Po Kong, Wong Tai Sin District, Hong Kong.
Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School began as Sanpokong Catholic College. It was a government-subsidized school under the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. In its first year, Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School borrowed space from Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School. There were 480 junior students in 12 classes.
In March 1966, Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School moved to its current location. Sir David Trench, the Governor of Hong Kong, inaugurated the new site in April 1966. Mr. Ng Ping Kin donated to the school. In commemoration of his father, Mr. Ng Wah, the school was renamed Ng Wah College.
The rooftop was modified in the late 1970s. This created a sixth floor for the growing student body. In 1986, three classrooms were added to the covered playground. A new six-story annex was built in 2000 under the School Improvement Project. The three playground classrooms became a student activity room.
In 2002, the school’s name changed to Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School. This aligned with the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese’s naming system.
Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School admits students from various primary schools. A significant portion comes from its feeder school, Ng Wah Catholic Primary School.
Many notable figures have graduated from Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School. These alumni have excelled in government, business, arts, academia, and sports.
The school’s alumni association is called Ng Wah College Secondary Old Boys Association Limited. Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School continues to educate and inspire young men in Hong Kong. Its history and values shape future leaders.