Yuen Long Government Primary School (Chinese: 元朗官立小學, YLGPS) is a primary school in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, founded in 1929. It is known for its affiliation with the three government secondary schools in the Yuen Long district, namely New Territories Heung Yee Kuk Yuen Long District Secondary School, Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School and Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School.
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