Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School (West Kowloon) (SEKSS(WK)) is a secondary school in Tai Kok Tsui, Yau Tsim Mong District,[1] Kowloon, Hong Kong.
It was established on 16 October 1916 as The Ellis Kadoorie School for Indians by the Governor of Hong Kong.[2] Its purpose was to educate children of South Asian descent.[3] The school states that its heritage originates from the Kadoorie School set up in Sai Ying Poon in the 1890s.[4]
The initial institution was primary only but secondary levels were added in the 1960s.[4] Form 4 came in 1977, and Form 5 came in 1978. In 1980 the Kadoorie School was divided into separate schools for primary and secondary levels.[3]
In 1994 Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary was the sole government-operated secondary school with a programme catering to non-ethnic Chinese students.[5]
Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School is south of Nam Cheong Station, along a short walk.
its catchment is Hong Kong wide and does not have admission preferences based on location.[6]
Its secondary curriculum uses the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination format. English is the language of instruction.[6]
In the 2000-2001 school year, 35% of the students were of Pakistani origin, 26% were of Indian origin, 19% were of Filipino origin, 10% were ethnic Chinese, and 7% were of Nepalese origin.[6] In 1994, over 50% were of Indian origin. At that time the total number of students exceeded 300.[5]