An introduction to our Auckland schools:
Rangitoto College
This world-class institution is the largest school in New Zealand with over 3200 students and is perhaps the most internationally acclaimed New Zealand school. Rangitoto’s success is the result of expert teaching in a wide range of academic subjects and an extensive extra-curricular programme including music, dance, drama and over 40 different sports. The facilities, passionate staff and culture of excellence inspire students to become the best they can be. Rangitoto has a focus on diversity and has around 50 different nationalities in the school. Some international students stay for a short time, aiming to understand a new culture, improve their English and have an overseas experience. Rangitoto College is the largest provider of students to Auckland University and our qualifications make it possible for our students who complete their secondary education here to be accepted into some of the world’s best universities, including Cambridge and Oxford in the UK, and Princeton in the USA.
St Mary’s College
We invite you to consider the many benefits of Catholic education in the Mercy tradition. St Mary’s College is a Catholic Integrated school for girls, offering education to students from Intermediate to Secondary, Years 7 to 13 (age 11 to 18, approximately).
St Mary’s College offers a wonderful environment for your daughter to learn, grow and realise her potential. The College provides a high quality academic education with extensive co-curricular opportunities, and aims to instil in young women a strong sense of self-esteem and confidence.
St Mary’s College has enjoyed a long tradition of academic excellence, with graduates moving on to further their studies across a wide variety of disciplines.
St Mary’s College stands high on College Hill, surrounded by the leafy suburb of St Mary’s Bay. Its 160-year heritage is reflected in its magnificent buildings, including the original St Mary’s Chapel which stands in the grounds of the College and is in regular use by the students
The College offers extensive modern facilities including computer suites, a gymnasium, well-equipped science laboratories, a swimming pool, music suites, a music performance hall, tennis, netball and basketball courts, as well as a state-of-the-art library and technology block.
Auckland Grammar School
As an international student, you will find a welcoming and engaging school community. Students tell us ‘it is easy to fit in’ and ‘make new friends’ at Auckland Grammar School. Many friendships are created through active participation extra-curricular clubs and shared interests, and Auckland Grammar offers more than 100+ clubs including sports, arts, music, leadership, technology and culture to facilitate a positive school community.
Auckland Grammar has a proud 152-year history and is renowned worldwide for excellence in boys education and its focus on developing well-rounded young men. The International Department supports the unique needs of international students, assisting them to access a wide range of opportunities at Grammar while also managing their residential living care.
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Kia ora and welcome to Epsom Girls Grammar School. We are very proud of this school, which has challenged and supported young women since 1917, producing many leaders in a variety of occupations. Achievement has always been important in the School in academic, sporting, cultural, leadership and service activities and we are proud of our students’ local and international results in all these areas.
We are a large school, yet we aim to treat all students as individuals. I want all students to feel they belong and are confident in the School. We focus on identifying and catering for individual learning and pastoral needs.
We promote positive, supportive relationships between students and teachers, which form the basis for learning. We want our students to be confident, active partners in their learning, taking full advantage of all that the School can offer them. Having their own full operating system devices allows students to develop collaborative and independent learning skills. We believe digital citizenship skills are essential for everyone and blended learning using both books and devices is the way we learn.
Mt Albert Grammar School
Mount Albert Grammar School is a state, co-educational secondary school situated in central suburban Auckland.
Our current roll of about 3000 students come mainly from within the school’s zone, with a small number from wider Auckland accepted through the ballot process. Due to increasing demand for places at the school from within our zone, the number of ballot places is diminishing each year. The ratio of boys and girls is almost 50/50.
Since Mount Albert Grammar’s foundation in 1922, the school has established a strong academic tradition. Our NCEA results are consistently strong, and the number of Scholarships attained by our elite academic students placed us among the top six schools in New Zealand.
We are widely considered to also be among the top sporting schools in the country, with a history of winning numerous Auckland and New Zealand Championship titles. We offer a wide range of sports at all levels, from social to premier grades, for both boys and girls. All students are encouraged to take part in at least one sport, not only for the physical benefits but for the social and character-building aspects that sport provides for young people. At MAGS, sport is considered intrinsic in our overall culture of developing well-rounded young men and women who aspire to excellence in everything they do, and seek to serve others in the community. We believe our sporting culture feeds directly into our academic success.
Macleans College
Macleans College has earned a reputation as a world-class school with students that deliver results of the very highest standard and with the values and attributes that prepare them for successful lives beyond school.
One of the special features of Macleans College is our Whānau house system. Each student belongs to a Whānau that provides a supportive and welcoming environment in which to thrive.
Students enjoy a huge range of extra-curricular activities which allow for participation from the social level through to elite programmes.
We are very proud of the quality of our teaching and support staff. They are capable professionals who also care for the all-round development and well-being of our students.
Botany Downs Secondary College
We are a public, coeducational high school. We have 1900 students from 13-18 years old and we host 150 international students from twenty countries across Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Our college is located in Botany Downs, a suburb forty minutes from Auckland which is New Zealand’s largest city. Botany Downs is a relatively new affluent area that was primarily developed in the early 2000’s. The college has developed a reputation for innovation, quality of education and a genuine commitment to individual student support.
We provide excellent opportunities for students in all our subject areas however our areas of strength include: Mathematics, Science, Technology and the Arts.
Green Bay High School
Green Bay High School has been serving its community for over 45 years. Over this time it has been a leader in educational innovation, nurtured an outstanding number of very successful graduates and placed a high value on developing independent, confident global citizens.
We welcome international students from all over the world to Green Bay High School and value the diversity of ideas and culture they add to our school and community. The interaction they have with local students and host families helps break down stereotypes and encourages intercultural communication and understanding.
Located a 25 minute drive from downtown Auckland and on the edge of the Waitakere Ranges we have the best of both worlds. The community is art focused and nearby are art galleries, theatres, and dance schools easily accessed by students. There is a local market on weekends featuring local artisanal products. The shopping mall is about a 20 minute walk away with trains to the city departing from there.
We make it a priority to get to know our students and we care about what each of them need in order to meet their goals and succeed. Students and parents alike comment that they are very happy with the personalized attention we give them to ensure they reach their academic and personal goals.
King’s College
King’s College, an independent secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand, is founded on providing the best all-round education it is possible to obtain. Students who graduate from King’s College have the greatest potential to be successful in life. They look back on their time at King’s with great fondness and treasure the opportunities the College has given them.
King’s College is renowned for providing outstanding educational opportunities for young men and women.
With a long history of strong academic performance, we understand what it takes to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skill to be able to succeed. We are focused on preparing our students for the challenges and opportunities of a changing world. Our vision and values outline our commitment to each student’s personal growth.
King’s College has an explicit teaching and learning philosophy. We are a learning community that embraces innovation, creativity and the best learning and thinking strategies. We seek to provide the best all-round education it is possible to achieve, developing the mind, body and spirit of every student in our care. The College is an intellectually and academically rich educational environment, promoting excellence in sport, art and culture.
The House system is fundamental to the pastoral support at King’s. Each House provides a sense of belonging and inclusion whether for Boarders or Day students. We strongly believe that the wellbeing of every student is of the greatest importance. Fundamental to the pastoral support is the Chapel, the physical and emotional heart of the College. This value-rich culture allows students to develop essential life skills and experience, a prerequisite to future success.
Sancta Maria College
Sancta Maria College offers a unique learning experience. Our goal is to give each international student a personalised educational experience that will allow them to be educated holistically and to achieve their potential in all aspects of school life.
All our international students have access to first-class pastoral care from a team of caring, educational professionals who work closely with them to monitor their academic progress, their career pathways and their pastoral care needs.
Sancta Maria College is an outstanding school founded on the principles of our Special Catholic Character. We excel in academia, sport, service and leadership. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, family-oriented culture. We celebrate the many successes and achievements which reflect the holistic education we provide for our students.