Tuition (2025) $23,000.00
Insurance $680.00 per annum, Admin/Application Fee $1000.00

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
$18,330.00 per annum (47 weeks)
$450.00 placement fee.

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.

ESOL classes offering different levels. Both English or ESOL classes, or both, can be taken depending on the student’s needs.

St Mary's College offers a world-renowned, award winning, music programme.  Learning a new instrument is compulsory in Years 7-9 where students can loan an instrument.  The school offers a wide range of music ensembles for all levels including orchestras, chamber orchestras, concert bands, senior and junior choirs. 

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.

St Mary’s College has magnificent buildings and spacious grounds with extensive modern facilities including; computer and design suites, a gymnasium, state of the art science laboratories, a 30m swimming pool, music suites, a music performance hall, and tennis, netball and basketball courts

Students can apply at any time of year to study for one term or more.  Each student enrolling for a year or longer sits an online English placement test, sent via email, and takes part in an online interview.

The location of the College is in one of Auckland's most safe and respectable suburbs, Ponsonby, in Central Auckland, a 10 minute walk to Auckland’s CBD/city centre.  It offers a beautiful environment for students to learn with park-like surrounds and spectacular views overlooking Auckland City and the Waitemata Harbour.

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 subjects qualify for NCEA standards with a diverse range of options offered including Music, Arts, Fashion & Interior Design, Computer Science (coding), Physical Education, Dance, Photography and Classical Studies.