In 2021, Didi Tang of The Times stated that Ying Wa College is a "well-known school" in Hong Kong.

He also hoped that the school would play a role on introducing the East to the West and vice versa; in other words, to mediate between the two civilizations, and thus to prepare the way for the quiet and peaceful dissemination of Christian thought in China.

Even with Milne at its head, Morrison maintained a strong role in leading and fundraising for the school, and was a committed teacher.

Liang Fa (also known as Leung Faat), who was a craftsman in the printing centre of the college, also heeded the call to preach Gospel.

[6] Legge held his headship until he was appointed by the Hong Kong Government in 1864 to help prepare for the opening of Queen's College.

The college grappled with many financial problems and it was at this time that help was received from the China Congregational Church.

The college suffered a great loss in 1922 when Hughes became ill and died in Japan while on his way back to England on sick leave.

With Phillips's departure in 1924 and troubles in connection with the premises at 80 Bonham Road, the college entered another difficult period.

The committee contemplated closing the school, but eventually, the dispute was resolved and the college continued its operation under the headship of Richard Shum.

In 1930, Shum resigned and the London Missionary Society agreed to urgent appeals from the School Committee that Rev.

Frank Short continued in office until 1938 when he had to devote more time to the administrative work for the London Missionary Society.

When Noble resumed duty in 1946, the enrolment had increased to such an extent that around 600 students crammed into the building originally designed for 350.

The college premises in Bute Street, Mongkok proved to be too small to operate an ideal school.

With a plot of land granted by the Government as the college site, the school authority started the construction of a new campus in 1B Oxford Road, Kowloon Tong.

It was only through the zealous efforts of Noble, who exhausted himself, and the magnanimity of the public, who made generous donations, that the project was realised in June 1962.

On the other hand, Ying Wa Primary School was forced to close down due to lack of space of the new campus.

The sponsorship of the college was subsequently handed over to the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China.

The college newspaper, Torch, was first published in 1964, making it the earliest school publication in Hong Kong.

In addition to improving the school facilities, he also attended to pupils' application, which resulted in marked progress in academic work.

Students were encouraged to join various kinds of activities and competitions and has won a lot of inter-school sports and music awards.

On 23 November 2012, the Supervisor of the college confirmed that Cheng would become the Principal with effect from 1 January 2013, subject to final approval from the Education Bureau.

On 9 November 2018, Hong Kong Post issued a Stamp Sheetlet to celebrate the "Bicentenary of Ying Wa College."

In February 2021, Didi Tang stated that in light of the imposition of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Ying Wa College "reportedly lost about 60 students in months.

In 1938, Short resigned from Ying Wa College and took up the post of Secretary of the Biblical Society, South China.

The five houses, each with its own signature colour and mascot, commemorate five very important persons in the history of the school, namely Hoh Fuk Tong, Leung Faat, Milne, Morrison and Noble.

The current song is written by Rupert Baldwin in 1938; it is also a figuration of the College, a symbol of the brotherhood of the students.

Home of our youth To thee we bring the homage of lives at the spring Training thy sons for the game of life Sending them forth to the age-long strife Ready thy name ever-bright to uphold Ready ’gainst evil, to fight and be bold May those who left thee in years that are past Guard well thy honour, to truth holding fast Home of our youth,To thee will we sing Long may thy name on our lips proudly ring The school hymn, "We build our School on Thee, O Lord" by Sebastian W. Meyer, is not used as frequently used as the school song; it is typically used in the Annual Speech Day amongst other ceremonious occasions.

The Ying Wa Cry is a mantra devised by former headmaster Mr Terence Iles for cheering purpose in inter-school sports events.

The Council consists of ten cabinet members, sub-committee members and representatives of different student bodies, including the Prefects' Board, the Houses, the Music Union, the Sports Union, the school newspaper editorial board, as well as other clubs and societies.

They are assisted by a group of sub-committee members in organising different events, such as the Annual Christmas Ball, Ying Wa Premier League (YWPL) (football) matches, Ying Wa Basketball All-star (YWBA) (basketball) matches, celebrating events on the School Anniversary Day, etc.