PRESS RELEASE

2012 Hong Kong Di pl oma of Secondary Educati on (HKDSE) Exami nati on

Resul ts Rel eased
The results of the first Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination will
be released tomorrow (20 J uly).
The total number of candidates who entered the first HKDSE Examination amounts to 73,074, of
which 98.2% are school candidates presented by 532 schools.
Candidates are offered three categories of subjects in the HKDSE Examination: Category A
New Senior Secondary subjects, Category B Applied Learning subjects and Category C Other
Language subjects. Over 90% of the school candidates registered for two to three subjects in
addition to the four core subjects, namely Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics
and Liberal Studies.
This year 26,431 day school candidates have met the general entrance requirements for local
four-year undergraduate university programmes, obtaining level 3 or above in both Chinese
Language and English Language, and level 2 or above in Mathematics Compulsory Part and
Liberal Studies. This represents 37.7% of the day school candidature.
A total of 47,831 day school candidates obtained level 2 or above in five subjects, including
Chinese Language and English Language. These candidates are eligible to apply for
sub-degree courses and relevant civil service ranks.
Among day school candidates, 0.8% attained level 5** and 79.3% got level 2 or above in
Chinese Language, while 0.8% achieved level 5** and 79.2% received level 2 or above in
English Language.
In Mathematics Compulsory Part, 1.1% of day school candidates attained level 5** and 79.7%
got level 2 or above. As for Liberal Studies, 0.8% of day school candidates attained level 5**
while the percentage receiving level 2 or above was 90.8%.
In Category B Applied Learning subjects, 66% of the 4,949 subjects assessed are awarded
Attained and 23.9% achieved Attained with Distinction.
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A total of 250 candidates took Category C Other Language subjects and 68 candidates obtained
grade a while 204 received grade e or above. These subjects were examined using the Advanced
Subsidiary (AS) level question papers from Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), which
also conducted the marking and grading.
This year special examination arrangements were made to cater for 1,056 candidates with
special needs to ensure fairness among all examination takers. A total of 63 special examination
centres were set up.
The Secretary General of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA),
Dr Tong Chong-sze, said, We are sure candidates who have worked hard are getting the results
they deserve. The satisfactory outcome is also a tribute to the support and encouragement
given by parents and teachers.
The HKDSE is a ground-breaking qualification that has been well received both locally and
abroad. These results serve as a gateway for senior secondary graduates to further education
and employment opportunities, he said.
The HKEAA will continue to liaise with overseas education bodies and tertiary institutions to secure
recognition for the HKDSE Examination. Further benchmarking studies with overseas professional
bodies will be conducted, including a study with Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
(UCAS) of the UK to secure UCAS tariff points for level 5**. The results are expected to be
released by early 2013. At present over 130 overseas institutions have provided admission
information related to HKDSE which is available on the HKEAA website www. hkeaa.edu.hk
Dr Tong also expressed gratitude to all the examiners, markers, invigilators and other
examination personnel for their contribution to the successful conduct of this years
examination.
The huge efforts made by 3,864 markers and 679 marking assistants had made it possible for
the timely completion of the marking of approximately 1.09 million scripts, of which about
98.4% were marked onscreen. More than 11,000 invigilators and centre supervisors also
assisted in the administration of the written examinations in 401 examination centres.
Arrangements for the rel ease of resul ts
School candidates may obtain their results notices from their respective schools while private
candidates will be notified by post.
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The online results enquiry service will be available to private and evening school candidates from
7:00 am on 20 J uly.
Private candidates who do not receive their results notices should contact the HKEAA on 3628
8860 or call in person at the HKEAA office located at 12/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy
Road, Wan Chai between 9:00am and 2:00pm on 21 J uly.
The HKEAA will extend the service hours of the Public Examinations Information Centre (PEIC)
and the HKEAA Southorn Centre enquiry counter during results release period to provide support
for candidates. Details are as follows:
Date
Service hours
PEIC HKEAA Southorn Centre Enquiry Counter
20 J uly 2012 (Fri) 7:30am 6:30pm 7:30am 6:30pm
21 J uly 2012 (Sat) 9:00am 6:30pm 9:00am 2:00pm
22 J uly 2012 (Sun) 9:00am 6:30pm
23-27 J uly 2012 (Mon Fri) 8:30am 6:30pm 8:30am 5:00pm
Notes for Edi tors:
z The general entrance requirements for sub-degree programmes are five subjects at level 2 or
above (including Chinese Language and English Language) in the HKDSE Examination or
equivalent.
z The general entrance requirements for four-year undergraduate programmes of local universities
are level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language, and level 2 or above in
Mathematics Compulsory Part and Liberal Studies. Apart from the four core subjects, institutions
will also set the requirements for one or two elective subjects, and other admission requirements.
z All statistics provided in this press release and the accompanying annexes are provisional and
subject to amendment after rechecking and remarking.
z Public Examinations Information Centre (PEIC) Tel : 3628 8860 Email : dse@hkeaa.edu.hk
Annexes
1. Results Statistics
2. Analysis of Results of All Candidates by Subject
3. Analysis of Results of Day School Candidates by Subject
4. Examination Administration and Irregularities Statistics
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Date: 19 J uly 2012
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Annex 1
2012
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2012

RESULTS STATISTICS
1.
Candidature

Candidate Category

No. Entered

No. Sat
School Candidates 71 745 71 479
Day School Candidates 70 282 70 109
Private Candidates 1 329 1 141
All Candidates 73 074 72 620
2.
Overall results statistics
2.1
Level distributions for core subjects (in percentages)
(a) Chinese Language

No. of subjects sat
5** 5*+ 5+ 4+ 3+ 2+ 1+ U

Day School Candidates
69 544 0.8 3.5 8.4 26.8 49.8 79.3 96.1 3.9

All Candidates
71 284 0.8 3.4 8.3 26.3 49.0 78.5 95.7 4.3
(b) English Language

No. of subjects sat
5** 5*+ 5+ 4+ 3+ 2+ 1+ U

Day School Candidates
69 713 0.8 3.1 7.7 23.7 50.1 79.2 90.0 10.0

All Candidates
71 617 0.7 3.1 7.6 23.3 49.3 78.6 89.6 10.4
(c) Mathematics Compulsory Part

No. of subjects sat
5** 5*+ 5+ 4+ 3+ 2+ 1+ U

Day School Candidates
69 299 1.1 4.8 12.1 34.1 57.1 79.7 91.7 8.3

All Candidates
70 911 1.1 4.8 12.0 33.8 56.5 79.0 91.2 8.8
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(d) Liberal Studies

No. of subjects sat
5** 5*+ 5+ 4+ 3+ 2+ 1+ U

Day School Candidates
69 721 0.8 3.0 7.7 35.7 72.5 90.8 98.9 1.1

All Candidates
71 406 0.7 3.0 7.5 35.1 71.7 90.2 98.7 1.3
2.2
Level / grade distributions for Category A, Category B and Category C subjects (in percentages)
(a)
Percentages of levels attained for all Category A subjects

No. of subjects sat
5** 5*+ 5+ 4+ 3+ 2+ 1+ U

Day School Candidates
424 878 1.1 4.2 10.6 32.2 59.8 83.1 94.5 5.5

All Candidates
434 563 1.1 4.2 10.4 31.8 59.1 82.4 94.1 5.9

Notes: Mathematics Compulsory Part and Mathematics Extended Part are counted as one subject. When candidates have
results in both parts, the better of the two will be selected.
(b)
Percentages of levels attained for all Category A elective subjects

No. of subjects sat
5** 5*+ 5+ 4+ 3+ 2+ 1+ U

Day School Candidates
146 598 1.3 5.3 13.3 36.2 64.3 84.6 95.1 4.9

All Candidates
149 339 1.3 5.2 13.2 35.8 63.7 84.1 94.8 5.2
(c)
Percentages of grades attained for all Category B subjects

No. of subjects assessed

Attained with
Distinction

Attained
or above

Unattained

Day School Candidates
4 746 24.4 90.7 9.3

All Candidates
4 949 23.9 89.9 10.1
(d)
Percentages of grades attained for all Category C subjects

No. of subjects sat
a b+ c+ d+ e+ U

Day School Candidates
239 27.2 45.6 59.4 70.3 81.6 18.4

All Candidates
250 27.2 45.6 59.6 70.4 81.6 18.4
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2.3
Percentages of levels attained for Chinese Language and English Language
(a)
Level distribution for Chinese Language and English Language combined

No. of subjects sat
5** 5*+ 5+ 4+ 3+ 2+ 1+ U

Day School Candidates
139 257 0.8 3.3 8.1 25.3 49.9 79.3 93.0 7.0

All Candidates
142 901 0.8 3.2 8.0 24.8 49.2 78.5 92.6 7.4
(b)
69 274
Level distribution of day school candidates in both languages
Total no. of day school candidates sitting both languages: 69 274

Attainment in
Chinese Language

Attainment in English Language

Total
5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1 U
5** 121
(0.2%)
148
(0.2%)
116
(0.2%)
128
(0.2%)
56
(0.1%)
4
(0.0%)
573
(0.8%)
5* 135
(0.2%)
339
(0.5%)
404
(0.6%)
621
(0.9%)
293
(0.4%)
38
(0.1%)
1
(0.0%)
1 831
(2.6%)
5 112
(0.2%)
411
(0.6%)
624
(0.9%)
1 308
(1.9%)
810
(1.2%)
198
(0.3%)
4
(0.0%)
3 467
(5.0%)
4 111
(0.2%)
533
(0.8%)
1 272
(1.8%)
4 248
(6.1%)
4 671
(6.7%)
1 823
(2.6%)
92
(0.1%)
21
(0.0%)
12 771
(18.4%)
3 34
(0.0%)
152
(0.2%)
584
(0.8%)
3 206
(4.6%)
6 440
(9.3%)
4 923
(7.1%)
563
(0.8%)
98
(0.1%)
16 000
(23.1%)
2 7
(0.0%)
41
(0.1%)
166
(0.2%)
1 411
(2.0%)
5 303
(7.7%)
9 763
(14.1%)
2 804
(4.0%)
1 003
(1.4%)
20 498
(29.6%)
1 1
(0.0%)
4
(0.0%)
15
(0.0%)
96
(0.1%)
630
(0.9%)
3 397
(4.9%)
3 722
(5.4%)
3 725
(5.4%)
11 590
(16.7%)
U 1
(0.0%)
2
(0.0%)
1
(0.0%)
15
(0.0%)
106
(0.2%)
315
(0.5%)
2 104
(3.0%)
2 544
(3.7%)

Total
521
(0.8%)
1 629
(2.4%)
3 183
(4.6%)
11 018
(15.9%)
18 219
(26.3%)
20 252
(29.2%)
7 501
(10.8%)
6 951
(10.0%)
69 274
(100.0%)
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(c)
70 851
Level distribution of all candidates in both languages
Total no. of all candidates sitting both languages: 70 851

Attainment in
Chinese Language

Attainment in English Language

Total
5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1 U
5** 121
(0.2%)
148
(0.2%)
117
(0.2%)
129
(0.2%)
57
(0.1%)
4
(0.0%)
576
(0.8%)
5* 135
(0.2%)
339
(0.5%)
404
(0.6%)
624
(0.9%)
298
(0.4%)
39
(0.1%)
1
(0.0%)
1 840
(2.6%)
5 112
(0.2%)
412
(0.6%)
624
(0.9%)
1 308
(1.8%)
816
(1.2%)
203
(0.3%)
4
(0.0%)
3 479
(4.9%)
4 114
(0.2%)
535
(0.8%)
1 277
(1.8%)
4 260
(6.0%)
4 707
(6.6%)
1 854
(2.6%)
98
(0.1%)
22
(0.0%)
12 867
(18.2%)
3 34
(0.0%)
153
(0.2%)
588
(0.8%)
3 219
(4.5%)
6 489
(9.2%)
4 999
(7.1%)
576
(0.8%)
103
(0.1%)
16 161
(22.8%)
2 7
(0.0%)
41
(0.1%)
168
(0.2%)
1 429
(2.0%)
5 376
(7.6%)
9 994
(14.1%)
2 911
(4.1%)
1 041
(1.5%)
20 967
(29.6%)
1 1
(0.0%)
4
(0.0%)
15
(0.0%)
101
(0.1%)
657
(0.9%)
3 527
(5.0%)
3 881
(5.5%)
3 910
(5.5%)
12 096
(17.1%)
U 1
(0.0%)
2
(0.0%)
1
(0.0%)
16
(0.0%)
118
(0.2%)
356
(0.5%)
2 371
(3.3%)
2 865
(4.0%)

Total
524
(0.7%)
1 633
(2.3%)
3 195
(4.5%)
11 070
(15.6%)
18 417
(26.0%)
20 738
(29.3%)
7 827
(11.0%)
7 447
(10.5%)
70 851
(100.0%)
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2.4
Performance of candidates in Mathematics Compulsory Part and Extended Part
(i)
(ii)
Notes: (i) There are two optional modules in the Extended Part which are graded to the same standard.
(ii) Candidates are allowed to choose only one of the modules if they take the Extended Part.
(a)
15 435
Level distribution of day school candidates in Mathematics Compulsory Part and Extended Part
Total no. of day school candidates sitting both Compulsory Part and Extended Part: 15 435

Attainment in

Attainment in Mathematics Extended Part

Total Mathematics
Compulsory Part
5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1 U
5** 214
(1.4%)
283
(1.8%)
198
(1.3%)
56
(0.4%)
5
(0.0%)
756
(4.9%)
5* 112
(0.7%)
541
(3.5%)
854
(5.5%)
595
(3.9%)
125
(0.8%)
2
(0.0%)
2 229
(14.4%)
5 19
(0.1%)
202
(1.3%)
893
(5.8%)
1 640
(10.6%)
748
(4.8%)
108
(0.7%)
6
(0.0%)
1
(0.0%)
3 617
(23.4%)
4 2
(0.0%)
28
(0.2%)
304
(2.0%)
1 694
(11.0%)
2 463
(16.0%)
1 168
(7.6%)
269
(1.7%)
44
(0.3%)
5 972
(38.7%)
3 4
(0.0%)
89
(0.6%)
499
(3.2%)
897
(5.8%)
539
(3.5%)
171
(1.1%)
2 199
(14.2%)
2 9
(0.1%)
117
(0.8%)
234
(1.5%)
213
(1.4%)
573
(3.7%)
1 5
(0.0%)
76
(0.5%)
81
(0.5%)
U 8
(0.1%)
8
(0.1%)

Total
347
(2.2%)
1 054
(6.8%)
2 253
(14.6%)
4 074
(26.4%)
3 849
(24.9%)
2 292
(14.8%)
1 053
(6.8%)
513
(3.3%)
15 435
(100.0%)
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(b)
15 639
Level distribution of all candidates in Mathematics Compulsory Part and Extended Part
Total no. of all candidates sitting both Compulsory Part and Extended Part: 15 639

Attainment in

Attainment in Mathematics Extended Part

Total Mathematics
Compulsory Part
5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1 U
5** 222
(1.4%)
295
(1.9%)
198
(1.3%)
57
(0.4%)
5
(0.0%)
777
(5.0%)
5* 117
(0.7%)
548
(3.5%)
865
(5.5%)
599
(3.8%)
127
(0.8%)
2
(0.0%)
1
(0.0%)
2 259
(14.4%)
5 20
(0.1%)
205
(1.3%)
899
(5.7%)
1 655
(10.6%)
751
(4.8%)
109
(0.7%)
7
(0.0%)
1
(0.0%)
3 647
(23.3%)
4 2
(0.0%)
28
(0.2%)
308
(2.0%)
1 706
(10.9%)
2 491
(15.9%)
1 178
(7.5%)
281
(1.8%)
44
(0.3%)
6 038
(38.6%)
3 4
(0.0%)
89
(0.6%)
504
(3.2%)
908
(5.8%)
552
(3.5%)
176
(1.1%)
2 233
(14.3%)
2 9
(0.1%)
121
(0.8%)
239
(1.5%)
220
(1.4%)
589
(3.8%)
1 5
(0.0%)
81
(0.5%)
86
(0.5%)
U 10
(0.1%)
10
(0.1%)

Total
361
(2.3%)
1 076
(6.9%)
2 274
(14.5%)
4 106
(26.3%)
3 887
(24.9%)
2 318
(14.8%)
1 084
(6.9%)
533
(3.4%)
15 639
(100.0%)
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3.
General performance in the best five subjects

Candidate Category

No. Sat

Day school candidates taking at least five subjects
69 001

All candidates taking at least five subjects
70 368


Day School Candidates

All Candidates
Results
No.
%

No.
%
5** Five level 5** 83 0.1 83 0.1
5* Five level 5* or above 707 1.0 707 1.0
5 Five level 5 or above 2 723 3.9 2 728 3.9
4 Five level 4 or above 12 392 18.0 12 419 17.6
3 Five level 3 or above 30 369 44.0 30 528 43.4
2 Five level 2 or above 50 757 73.6 51 281 72.9
1 Five level 1 or above 61 766 89.5 62 669 89.1
1 Four level 1 or above 65 070 94.3 66 094 93.9
1 Three level 1 or above 66 870 96.9 67 993 96.6
1 Two level 1 or above 68 041 98.6 69 249 98.4
1 One level 1 or above 68 703 99.6 70 000 99.5
(i)

(ii)
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Notes: (i) In the calculations for attainment in the best five subjects, Mathematics Compulsory Part and Mathematics
Extended Part are counted as one subject. When candidates have results in both parts, the better of the two will
be selected.
(ii) Both Cat. A and Cat. B subjects are included in the above table. Attained with Distinction in Cat. B subjects is
deemed comparable to level 3 in Cat. A subjects.
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4.
Statistics on general performance

Candidate Category

No. Sat

Day school candidates taking at least five subjects
69 001

All candidates taking at least five subjects
70 368


Day School Candidates

All Candidates
Results
No.
%

No.
%
(a) 2
Level 2+in the four core subjects
46 583 67.5 47 007 66.8
(b) 2
Level 2+in five Cat. A subjects
50 584 73.3 51 106 72.6
(c)
#
2
Level 2+in five Cat. A / B subjects
#
50 757 73.6 51 281 72.9
(d) 2

Level 2+ in five Cat. A subjects, including Chinese
Language and English Language
47 525 68.9 47 968 68.2
(e)
#
2

Level 2+in five Cat. A / B subjects
#
, including Chinese
Language and English Language
47 628 69.0 48 072 68.3
#
Including candidates achieving Attained with Distinction in Cat. B subjects
5.
Statistics for eligibility to sub-degree programmes / civil service appointments

Candidate Category

No. Sat

Day school candidates taking at least five subjects
69 001

All candidates taking at least five subjects
70 368


Day School Candidates

All Candidates
Results
No.
%

No.
%
2

5 subjects with level 2+in Cat. A subjects / attained or above
in Cat. B subjects, including Chinese Language and English
Language
47 831 69.3 48 276 68.6
2

Notes: Attained in Cat. B subjects are accepted as level 2 in Cat. A subjects for admission to sub-degree programmes and civil
service appointments.
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6.
Statistics related to university admission
3322 3
2 3332 3
2
In the table below, core subjects at 3322 refers to attainment with level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language, and
level 2 in Mathematics Compulsory Part and Liberal Studies, respectively. Core subjects at 3332 refers to attainment with
level 3 in Chinese Language, English Language, and Mathematics Compulsory Part, and level 2 in Liberal Studies, respectively.

Results

(70 109)
Day School Candidates
(Total: 70 109)

(72 620)
All Candidates
(Total: 72 620)

No.
%

No.
%
(a) 3322
Core subjects at 3322 or better
26 431 37.7 26 552 36.6
(b) 3322
2
#

Core subjects at 3322 or better, with one elective at
level 2+
#
26 330 37.6 26 448 36.4
(c) 3322
2
#

Core subjects at 3322 or better, with two electives at
level 2+
#
25 329 36.1 25 428 35.0
(d) 3322
3
#

Core subjects at 3322 or better, with one elective at
level 3+
#
25 267 36.0 25 378 34.9
(e) 3322
3
#

Core subjects at 3322 or better, with two electives at
level 3+
#
22 257 31.7 22 339 30.8
(f) 3332
3
#

Core subjects at 3332 or better, with one elective at
level 3+
#
22 993 32.8 23 081 31.8
(g) 3332
3
#

Core subjects at 3332 or better, with two electives at
level 3+
#
20 898 29.8 20 962 28.9
(h) 3322
4
Core subjects at 3322 or better, with one elective at
level 4+
19 933 28.4 20 007 27.6
(i) 3322
4
Core subjects at 3322 or better, with two electives at
level 4+
14 056 20.0 14 099 19.4
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Results

(70 109)
Day School Candidates
(Total: 70 109)

(72 620)
All Candidates
(Total: 72 620)

No.
%

No.
%
(j) 3322
2 2

#

Core subjects at 3322 or better, with Mathematics
Extended Part at level 2+and one elective at level 2+
#
9 696 13.8 9 724 13.4
(k) 3322
3 2

#

Core subjects at 3322 or better, with Mathematics
Extended Part at level 3+and one elective at level 2+
#
8 711 12.4 8 734 12.0
(l) 3322
3 3

#

Core subjects at 3322 or better, with Mathematics
Extended Part at level 3+and one elective at level 3+
#
8 659 12.4 8 682 12.0
# 3
Attained with Distinction in Cat. B subjects is deemed comparable to level 3 in Cat. A subjects.
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Analysis of Results of All Candidates by Subject

ALL

Category A: New Senior Secondary Subjects

Chinese

Percentage of levels awarded
Subject
No. Sat
Version
%
5** 5*+ 5+ 4+ 3+ 2+ 1+ U

Biology
17 191 48.8 1.6 6.1 15.6 40.7 70.0 88.8 96.5 3.5

Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
16 955 47.1 1.3 4.7 11.8 35.8 64.5 86.4 94.5 5.5

Chemistry
17 208 32.9 2.1 8.3 20.9 46.1 73.5 86.8 95.0 5.0

Chinese History
8 351 - 1.1 4.3 10.8 32.6 64.4 86.7 95.9 4.1

Chinese Language
71 284 - 0.8 3.4 8.3 26.3 49.0 78.5 95.7 4.3

Chinese Literature
3 043 - 0.8 3.4 8.3 27.3 59.7 85.8 96.2 3.8

Design and Applied Technology
783 98.0 - 0.1 0.6 8.2 22.9 51.7 82.4 17.6

Economics
21 499 50.4 1.4 5.3 13.1 36.2 60.8 81.6 93.6 6.4

English Language
71 617 - 0.7 3.1 7.6 23.3 49.3 78.6 89.6 10.4

Ethics and Religious Studies
883 87.1 0.6 2.8 7.6 32.7 69.1 89.9 98.0 2.0

Geography
13 840 64.2 0.7 3.1 7.8 29.9 61.0 82.9 94.4 5.6

Health Management and Social Care
924 87.3 0.3 1.4 3.5 17.9 43.7 73.8 91.3 8.7

History
6 967 69.2 1.1 4.3 10.7 38.3 71.3 91.5 98.7 1.3

Information and Communication Technology
8 024 62.0 0.7 2.9 7.2 25.1 50.7 77.4 92.9 7.1

Liberal Studies
71 406 88.2 0.7 3.0 7.5 35.1 71.7 90.2 98.7 1.3

Literature in English
451 - 2.7 10.4 25.9 57.6 80.5 92.5 96.9 3.1

Compulsory Part
70 911 50.2 1.1 4.8 12.0 33.8 56.5 79.0 91.2 8.8


Extended Part 7 467 27.5 1.4 6.0 15.2 43.3 69.4 86.5 95.0 5.0
Mathematics (Calculus and Statistics)

Extended Part 8 178 18.2 3.1 12.1 31.5 56.1 79.8 92.5 98.1 1.9
(Algebra and Calculus)

Music
238 9.7 1.7 7.6 18.5 59.2 84.9 97.1 99.6 0.4

Physical Education
700 93.7 0.1 0.4 1.6 9.0 37.0 62.9 87.9 12.1

Physics
15 388 31.6 2.4 9.6 23.8 48.6 72.8 88.7 96.9 3.1

Science

Combined
Science
/
Biology / Chemistry
3 862 44.5 0.5 2.7 8.3 30.1 59.9 76.6 93.1 6.9
/
Biology / Physics
1 480 51.0 0.8 4.3 11.5 30.4 55.5 78.2 93.4 6.6
/
Chemistry / Physics
2 410 47.0 0.6 3.0 8.0 27.1 56.4 73.3 91.1 8.9

Integrated Science
302 59.6 0.7 2.6 7.0 20.9 44.4 71.9 91.7 8.3

Technology
and Living

Food Science and Technology
296 73.0 0.3 1.7 3.7 15.9 43.2 74.0 93.6 6.4

Fashion, Clothing and Textiles
77 84.4 - - 1.3 9.1 26.0 53.2 79.2 20.8

Tourismand Hospitality Studies
4 042 90.8 0.2 0.8 1.8 11.6 33.8 67.0 90.2 9.8

Visual Arts
4 425 87.0 0.6 2.5 6.1 23.4 53.4 81.9 94.1 5.9
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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2012

Analysis of Results of All Candidates by Subject

ALL

Category B: Applied Learning Subjects

Subject

No. of candidates
fulfilling attendance
requirement

Percentage of grades awarded

Attained with Distinction

Attained or above

Unattained
Applied Science

Exercise Science and Health Fitness
34 20.6 100.0 -

Fundamental Health Care
90 28.9 94.4 5.6

Health and Beauty Keeping in TCM
84 22.6 90.5 9.5

Health Care Practice
173 35.3 98.8 1.2

Sports Coaching and Management
70 30.0 95.7 4.3
Business, Management and Law

Marketing in Global Trade
31 54.8 90.3 9.7

Practical Accounting for SMEs
246 30.9 71.5 28.5

Purchasing and Merchandising
120 18.3 92.5 7.5

Retail Management
26 46.2 88.5 11.5

Understanding Financial Services
43 46.5 76.7 23.3

Understanding Hong Kong Law
72 48.6 79.2 20.8
Creative Studies

Commercial Comic Art
69 26.1 84.1 15.9

Image Design
481 22.0 80.2 19.8

Innovative Product Design
104 15.4 94.2 5.8

Introduction to Theatre Arts
50 36.0 98.0 2.0

J ewellery Arts and Design
26 34.6 100.0 -

Multimedia Entertainment Studies
180 17.2 97.2 2.8

Taking a Chance on Dance
63 33.3 92.1 7.9
Engineering and Production

Automotive Technology
41 12.2 92.7 7.3

Aviation Studies
189 33.3 96.8 3.2

Building Facilities Engineering
21 33.3 100.0 -
Media and Communication

Filmand Video Studies
235 15.3 93.2 6.8

Infotainment Production
39 46.2 100.0 -

Radio Host and Programme Production
119 39.5 97.5 2.5
Services

Child Development and Care
191 28.8 100.0 -

Events Planning and Operation
63 38.1 77.8 22.2

Fundamental Cosmetology
371 22.6 87.1 12.9

Hospitality Services in Practice
515 22.7 82.3 17.7

Hotel Operations
548 14.4 94.7 5.3

Western Cuisine
655 17.3 94.4 5.6
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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2012

Analysis of Results of All Candidates by Subject

ALL

Category C: Other Language Subjects

Percentage of grades awarded
Subject
No. Sat a b+ c+ d+ e+ U

French Language
88 13.6 29.5 48.9 60.2 73.9 26.1

German Language
3 33.3 66.7 66.7 66.7 100.0 -

Hindi Language
10 10.0 30.0 50.0 60.0 80.0 20.0

J apanese Language
135 34.8 54.1 65.9 77.0 85.9 14.1

Spanish Language
9 55.6 66.7 66.7 77.8 88.9 11.1

Urdu Language
5 40.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 20.0
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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2012

Analysis of Results of Day School Candidates by Subject

SCH

Category A: New Senior Secondary Subjects

Chinese

Percentage of levels awarded
Subject
No. Sat
Version
%
5** 5*+ 5+ 4+ 3+ 2+ 1+ U

Biology
16 932 48.3 1.6 6.2 15.7 41.0 70.3 89.0 96.6 3.4

Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
16 494 46.0 1.3 4.8 12.0 36.4 65.5 87.2 95.0 5.0

Chemistry
17 022 32.6 2.1 8.3 21.0 46.3 73.8 87.0 95.2 4.8

Chinese History
8 099 - 1.1 4.4 11.0 33.4 65.7 87.7 96.4 3.6

Chinese Language
69 544 - 0.8 3.5 8.4 26.8 49.8 79.3 96.1 3.9

Chinese Literature
3 018 - 0.8 3.4 8.3 27.5 60.1 86.1 96.3 3.7

Design and Applied Technology
767 98.3 - 0.1 0.7 8.2 23.2 52.0 82.5 17.5

Economics
20 925 49.4 1.4 5.4 13.3 36.8 61.7 82.5 94.3 5.7

English Language
69 713 - 0.8 3.1 7.7 23.7 50.1 79.2 90.0 10.0

Ethics and Religious Studies
870 86.9 0.6 2.8 7.6 33.0 69.8 90.2 97.9 2.1

Geography
13 629 63.7 0.7 3.2 7.9 30.3 61.5 83.4 94.7 5.3

Health Management and Social Care
875 86.6 0.3 1.5 3.7 18.4 45.1 75.3 92.7 7.3

History
6 846 68.8 1.1 4.3 10.8 38.7 71.8 91.9 98.8 1.2

Information and Communication Technology
7 918 61.6 0.7 2.9 7.2 25.2 50.9 77.5 93.0 7.0

Liberal Studies
69 721 88.0 0.8 3.0 7.7 35.7 72.5 90.8 98.9 1.1

Literature in English
451 - 2.7 10.4 25.9 57.6 80.5 92.5 96.9 3.1

Compulsory Part
69 299 49.5 1.1 4.8 12.1 34.1 57.1 79.7 91.7 8.3


Extended Part 7 347 27.1 1.4 5.9 15.1 43.4 69.7 86.9 95.1 4.9
Mathematics (Calculus and Statistics)

Extended Part 8 091 18.1 3.0 12.0 31.4 56.1 79.8 92.5 98.0 2.0
(Algebra and Calculus)

Music
232 8.6 1.7 7.8 19.0 60.8 85.8 97.8 99.6 0.4

Physical Education
681 93.5 0.1 0.4 1.6 9.3 37.7 63.9 88.7 11.3

Physics
15 233 31.4 2.4 9.6 23.8 48.8 73.0 88.8 97.0 3.0

Science

Combined
Science
/
Biology / Chemistry
3 845 44.3 0.5 2.7 8.3 30.2 60.0 76.6 93.1 6.9
/
Biology / Physics
1 480 51.0 0.8 4.3 11.5 30.4 55.5 78.2 93.4 6.6
/
Chemistry / Physics
2 371 46.1 0.6 3.1 8.2 27.5 56.9 73.8 91.4 8.6

Integrated Science
291 58.4 0.7 2.7 6.5 21.0 45.4 72.2 92.1 7.9

Technology
and Living

Food Science and Technology
277 71.1 0.4 1.8 4.0 16.6 45.5 75.8 94.9 5.1

Fashion, Clothing and Textiles
60 80.0 - - 1.7 10.0 25.0 51.7 76.7 23.3

Tourismand Hospitality Studies
3 920 90.6 0.2 0.8 1.9 11.7 34.1 67.6 90.5 9.5

Visual Arts
4 362 86.8 0.6 2.5 6.1 23.6 53.9 82.5 94.5 5.5
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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2012

Analysis of Results of Day School Candidates by Subject

SCH

Category B: Applied Learning Subjects

Subject

No. of candidates
fulfilling attendance
requirement

Percentage of grades awarded

Attained with Distinction

Attained or above

Unattained
Applied Science

Exercise Science and Health Fitness
33 21.2 100.0 -

Fundamental Health Care
88 29.5 94.3 5.7

Health and Beauty Keeping in TCM
70 27.1 92.9 7.1

Health Care Practice
165 36.4 99.4 0.6

Sports Coaching and Management
69 30.4 95.7 4.3
Business, Management and Law

Marketing in Global Trade
30 56.7 90.0 10.0

Practical Accounting for SMEs
223 30.5 72.2 27.8

Purchasing and Merchandising
119 18.5 92.4 7.6

Retail Management
25 48.0 92.0 8.0

Understanding Financial Services
43 46.5 76.7 23.3

Understanding Hong Kong Law
72 48.6 79.2 20.8
Creative Studies

Commercial Comic Art
63 28.6 85.7 14.3

Image Design
466 22.3 79.8 20.2

Innovative Product Design
98 16.3 93.9 6.1

Introduction to Theatre Arts
49 36.7 98.0 2.0

J ewellery Arts and Design
26 34.6 100.0 -

Multimedia Entertainment Studies
177 16.9 97.2 2.8

Taking a Chance on Dance
62 33.9 91.9 8.1
Engineering and Production

Automotive Technology
40 12.5 92.5 7.5

Aviation Studies
182 32.4 97.3 2.7

Building Facilities Engineering
18 38.9 100.0 -
Media and Communication

Filmand Video Studies
213 16.4 95.3 4.7

Infotainment Production
39 46.2 100.0 -

Radio Host and Programme Production
113 39.8 98.2 1.8
Services

Child Development and Care
189 28.6 100.0 -

Events Planning and Operation
47 51.1 91.5 8.5

Fundamental Cosmetology
351 23.9 89.7 10.3

Hospitality Services in Practice
507 22.9 82.6 17.4

Hotel Operations
523 14.1 95.8 4.2

Western Cuisine
646 17.3 94.4 5.6
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Analysis of Results of Day School Candidates by Subject

SCH

Category C: Other Language Subjects

Percentage of grades awarded
Subject
No. Sat a b+ c+ d+ e+ U

French Language
87 12.6 28.7 48.3 59.8 73.6 26.4

German Language
3 33.3 66.7 66.7 66.7 100.0 -

Hindi Language
10 10.0 30.0 50.0 60.0 80.0 20.0

J apanese Language
127 36.2 55.1 66.1 77.2 85.8 14.2

Spanish Language
7 57.1 71.4 71.4 85.7 100.0 -

Urdu Language
5 40.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 20.0
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Annex 4
2012
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2012

Examination Administration and Irregularities Statistics

1.
Highlights of violation of examination regulations
No. of cases
()
Cheating (Plagiarism in SBA)
3

Bringing in unauthorised materials to examination

centres
83

Disobeying time instructions

114
/
Taking photos in the examination centres/
posting barcode labels on the web
3

Disobeying the regulations on mobile phones

52
(
)
Attending listening tests late or did not bring radios
(including earphones / batteries) for the tests
324
2.
Special examination arrangement statistics
No. of candidates

No. of applicants
1 077

Successful applications
1 056

Unsuccessful applications
21
3. (3 6 )
No. of enquiries on HKDSE Examination received by Public Examinations
Information Centre (March June)
No. of enquiries received

General enquiry
25 552
Examination irregularities

E-form
5 030

Report from examination centres

1 747