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St Mary's College Auckland
- New Zealand, Auckland
- Girls
- 11 New Street Ponsonby, Auckland NZ
- +64 21 157 8776
- https://www.stmaryak.school.nz/
- sking@stmaryak.school.nz
Sue King
International Student Director
| Description | St Mary’s College is committed to providing world-class education and is considered one of the top academic performing schools in New Zealand. Students’ are inspired by the diverse subject choice and supported to strive for high standards with over 90% of students graduating to universities around the world. The College is the oldest Catholic girls’ school in New Zealand with traditional values which develops the whole person with confidence and a strong sense of social justice. The school has 1000 students and with only 45 international students and four dedicated international staff, each student receives exceptional care and support. |
| Tuition costs | Tuition (2025) $23,000.00 |
| Accommodation | Homestay – all organised and safety checked by the school. St Mary’s has a dedicated homestay manager to make sure students are happy and have the best experience possible. Homestay costs $390.00 per week
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| School type | Private |
| Student support | International Ambassador & buddy programme to encourage inclusion with domestic students across the school. The school has a modern science centre, gymnasium, dance studio, music performance halls, computer and design suites, 30m heated swimming pool and new basketball and tennis courts. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), Study Groups |
| English as second language | ESOL classes offering different levels. Both English or ESOL classes, or both, can be taken depending on the student’s needs. |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 7 To : Year 13 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 7 To : Year 13 |
| Sports | Many competitive teams including basketball, swimming, hockey, touch rugby, dragon boating, water polo and also specialised sports teams (i.e. athletics, skiing, snowboarding and sailing) on offer. Students can get involved in service and volunteer initiatives, one of 12+ different cultural groups, an award-winning music programme and drama and dance-based productions throughout the year. |
| Application process | Students can apply at any time of year to study for one term or more. Each student sits an online English placement test, sent via email, and takes part in an online interview. |
| Features of the local area | The College is located in one of Auckland's most safe and respectable suburbs, Ponsonby, in Central Auckland, a 10 minute walk to Auckland’s CBD/city centre. |
| Curriculum | St Mary’s College offers a dynamic and globally recognised NCEA curriculum which is studied from Years 11-13 as an academic pathway to University Entrance. The College consistently achieves some of the highest success rates in New Zealand. All core subjects are studied and many option subjects are offered including Music, Arts, Fashion & Interior Design, Computer Science (coding), Physical Education, Dance, Photography, Classical Studies. |
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