Taikoo Primary School

Taikoo Primary School was founded by Swire in 1923 to provide free education for the children of the Group’s workforce at Taikoo Dockyard and Taikoo Sugar Refinery. It became a government-subsidised public school in 1947, and in 1966, Swire donated land as well as paying half the construction costs for a new school building. In 2002, the school relocated to a new campus, made possible by a HK$150 million grant from the Swire Group. Swire remains involved in Taikoo Primary School’s governance to this day and provides a number of funding initiatives that enhance teaching and learning.

A century of excellence

Taikoo Primary School has been providing educational opportunities for Hong Kong’s young people since its foundation as "Taikoo Free School" more than 100 years ago. As one of Hong Kong’s biggest employers at the time, Swire appreciated that offering quality education for its employees’ families was one of the best ways it could attract and retain a loyal workforce.

Today, guided by the motto: “Honesty, Trust, Prudence, Modesty”, Taikoo Primary School strives to create a positive learning environment that fosters the balanced development of students’ integrity, intelligence, physical fitness, social skills and aesthetics. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society.

Learn more about the school's latest developments

As the School Sponsoring Body, Swire's commitment to Taikoo Primary School continues to grow. The Group actively leverages its resources and expertise to enrich students' learning experiences through strategic partnerships. Collaborations with various Swire operating companies enable students to experience real-world business issues and the workplace environment, fostering a deeper understanding beyond the classroom.