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Waiuku College
- New Zealand, Auckland
- Co-educational
- Constable Road, PO Box 124 Waiuku 2123
- +64 9 235 8139 Ext 241
- https://waiuku-college.school.nz/
- antoinette.walters@waiuku-college.school.nz
Antoinette Walters
International Student Manager
| Description | Waiuku College is a co-educational state school with 950 students from Year 9 to Year 13. The school provides students with a safe and academically driven environment to achieve their potential. We are also proud of our NCEA results – average 85% passes for all 3 Levels. |
| Tuition costs | NZ$14,500.00 |
| Accommodation | homestay |
| Student support | Our International Director and Homestay Coordinator work closely with the students to ensure a smooth, enjoyable time when at Waiuku College. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), Study Groups, Study groups for international students March & August, subjected to availability |
| English as second language | ESOL |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 9 To : Year 13 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 9 To : Year 13 |
| Sports | We offer many sporting options including tennis, rugby, cricket, soccer, netball, hockey and basketball, clay bird shooting, archery, rock-climbing, equestrian motor-cross, plus more. |
| Application process | Prospective students apply online and together with their school report card and recommendation letter submit via the website to Waiuku College. https://waiuku.enrol.school.nz/ |
| Features of the local area | Waiuku is a well-developed semi-rural town, known for its community spirit, rural hospitality, cultural heritage, and its forward thinking to create a distinctive, safe, neighbourly environment with its own recreation facilities. Directly opposite the school is the local Medical Centre, and all within a 5-minute walking area we have on offer a range of community facilities including: our local library, community pool, netball centre, shopping hub, rugby fields, football fields, parks, cricket club, plus many more. Waiuku is the gateway to the Awhitu Peninsula, with its rugged landscape, wild west coast beaches and calm harbour beaches of the Manukau Harbour. To the west, and within minutes of our beautiful town, is our local black sand beach, Kariotahi Beach. That black sand was created by New Zealand's volcanic past, this has helped shape the industry of Waiuku. Along with Pukekohe, Waiuku is located in one of the largest fresh vegetable growing areas of New Zealand, with many market gardens to the east of the town. Waiuku is also the home to the New Zealand Steel Mill, the first Steel Mill to produce iron and steel from local iron sand (black sand). It also boasts a fully operational vintage steam train. Waiuku features good transport options with pedestrian and cycle access, as well as a bus hub allowing students easy access to Auckland city. We are just 45 minutes from Auckland International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in New Zealand. This is a real benefit for our international students as they do not need to take internal flights to return to their country. |
| Curriculum | NCEA |
