Established in 1982 as the Shatin Annexe based in the campus of KGV School in Kowloon Tong, the school relocated to 3 Lai Wo Lane, Fo Tan, in 1985, adopting its present name.

[1] Sha Tin College currently follows the IBDP curriculum.

Year 12–13 students have the option to choose between the IBDP and the IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme).

One student at the college achieved the world's highest IGCSE maths score.

[4] Due to the school's location in the Hills as well as for logistical reasons, Sha Tin College has been a filming location for several TV shows and movies, including Fight Back to School.