ANNEX A
PRIMARY EDUCATION
No. of schools
Enrolment 31.3.70
to nearest 100)
Primary (Chinese-speaking children)
Government day schools
102
78,300
Aided day schools
600
440,000
Private day schools
728
202,100
1,430
720,400
Night schools (incl.
special evening
classes
165
22,900
1,595
743,300
Notes
(a)
(b)
Enrolment in primary day schools in March 1970 was 723,467 pupils which represents 111.5% of the estimated population aged 6 11 years inclusive. The number of pupils in night schools and special
afternoon classes has fallen from 63,100 in March
1962 to 23,000 in March 1970.
Primary (English-speaking children)
No. of Schools
Enrolment 31.3.70 (to nearest 100
Government day Schools
Aided day Schools
5 H
2,200
1
400
Private day Schools
1
500
7
3,100