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St Peter's is located in Cambridge, a town in the Waikato region of New Zealand.
The school serves students in Years 7 through 13.
St Peter's is a private co-educational day and boarding school.
New Zealand
The school holds a Special Christian Character designation with strong Christian values integrated throughout the curriculum.
Day placements for Years 7–13 and boarding placements for Years 8–13.
The school offers boarding with 24/7 campus activity.
The school has a compulsory uniform. The cost of the uniform ranges from NZD 1,700 to NZD 1,900.
Lunch is included in tuition.
There are six boarding houses within the house system; Top House is a haka competition between houses.
The school is an independent institution governed by the St. Peter's Trust Board.
The school offers three pathways: NCEA, International Baccalaureate, and the St Peter's Diploma, blending traditional and contemporary approaches.
IB Diploma results 2024: 58 students; average score 32; 91% pass rate; 8 students achieved 40+ (14% of the cohort). IB Diploma results 2025: 84% pass rate; 96% university entrance; 10% earned 40+; 32-point average; 3 points above world average. NCEA results 2024: Year 13 pass rate 91.8% (115/125 certificates); 84% heading to university or tertiary education; Year 12 pass rate 98%.
Student Futures provides personalised guidance with career-life consultants, assistance with curriculum choices, career management workshops and tertiary planning support. There are visits from tertiary institutions and alumni, and guidance on vocational pathways. The school's alumni network numbers over ten thousand globally, helping broaden horizons and improve post-school prospects.
St. Peter's Cambridge delivers social and emotional learning through a robust pastoral care model and a house system, supported by year-level structures and a dedicated wellbeing team. Heads of Year oversee student wellbeing across year levels, coordinating mentors to support students to flourish. The school emphasizes belonging and community, with a boarding environment that fosters whānau and connectedness. On-site Health Centre provides nursing care, professional counsellors, and chaplains who offer guidance and spiritual support. A culture of care underpins daily interactions to ensure students feel safe, seen and supported to be their authentic selves.
Academic Support differentiates instruction to recognise each student as an individual learner, using data and regular progress checks to tailor assistance. Teachers differentiate instruction and provide targeted support to help students progress in each subject. Clear communication with the Head of Year helps ensure the right supports are in place. Data-informed reviews help track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
English Language Learning courses (ESOL) support international students and complement their academic success. A range of comprehensive ESOL courses is available and tailored to each student's needs.
St. Peter's provides wellbeing support through a dedicated pastoral care model that blends a traditional House system with year-level structures and a skilled wellbeing team. Heads of Year oversee wellbeing across year levels and coordinate mentors to support students. The boarding environment fosters belonging and resilience, reinforcing a culture of care. An onsite Health Centre provides nurses; qualified counsellors offer guidance to students and families. Two chaplains provide spiritual and pastoral support to the community. A pastoral mindset permeates all settings, ensuring every student feels safe, seen, and supported to follow their own path.
St. Peter's is a signatory to the Code of Pastoral Care for International Students, reflecting commitment to safeguarding international learners throughout their journey. A dedicated onsite Health Centre, professional counsellors and two chaplains provide safeguarding-relevant support, and the boarding environment includes structured pastoral care and safe living arrangements.
1. Step 1 - Your Application: Complete an Application Form for 2026 or 2027 enrolment. After submission, the admissions team reviews the application and contacts you with the outcome. To express interest for 2028 and beyond, submit an Expression of Interest and the admissions team will contact you when applications open. For 2028 and beyond, use the Expression of Interest form; for 2026/2027 enrolment, use the Domestic application or International application forms. 2. Step 2 - Family Interview: After the application is processed, the family may be invited to meet with a member of the Senior Leadership Team to discuss the child and what they hope to contribute to the school community; a positive attitude is valued. If Open Days have not been attended, a private student-led campus tour can be arranged at this time. 3. Step 3 - Application Offer: Successful applicants receive a written letter of offer by email with further documentation required to accept the offer. 4. Step 4 - Application Acceptance: After the completed documents are submitted and the acceptance fee is paid, the child's place at St. Peter's is confirmed.
Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded to new students who demonstrate service and leadership which will contribute positively to St. Peter's school community and would not otherwise be able to afford a St. Peter's education. Leadership and service can be demonstrated through the categories of Sport, the Arts, Culture or Academic Ability. Scholarship awards are up to 75% of fees per annum but will be based upon the applicant's expertise and the financial situation of the family. Priority will be given in all categories to families with genuine financial need. How to apply: Applications for 2027 Scholarships are now open. Please apply via the Scholarship applications link. To be considered for a scholarship, families must also complete an Application to Enrol for new students commencing their study at St. Peter's in 2027. The annual scholarship application process is open and will close at the end of Term 1; families will be notified of the outcome before the end of Term 2. Scholarship Timeline: Monday 12 January 2026 — Scholarship applications open; Wednesday 15 April 2026 — Scholarship applications close; Tuesday 2 June 2026 — Outcomes communicated to families. If you would like to enquire further about our scholarship process, please contact our Admissions team on admissions@stpeters.school.nz
Located on a large landscaped campus in Pyes Pa, Tauranga. Address: 6 Keenan Road (off Pyes Pa Road), Tauranga 3173, New Zealand. The campus sits in a semi-rural area with easy access via local roads and bus routes serving the area.
Preschool (3 months–5 years); Primary School (6–10 years); High School & College (11–18 years); Cambridge International (14–18 years)
Private day school
Tutor System assigns a tutor to every student for mentoring and academic tracking; transition programme; care for international students
UK-accredited education in New Zealand
Private bus service with routes: Katikati; Omokoroa / Bethlehem / Lakes; Mount Maunganui Direct; Bureta; Te Puke; Papamoa; Rotorua. Enquiries: acgtauranga@acgedu.com
ACG Tauranga provides homestay accommodation for international students. Homestay is closely checked for students under 18. The international student services include orientation programmes for new students, English Language Learner support, and a tutor system to support wellbeing and achievement.
ACG Tauranga has a school uniform. Students wear the uniform year-round, with a formal uniform on Fridays and for special events. Uniform items can be purchased from the Tauranga or Rotorua NZ Uniform shops or online via NZ Uniforms.
ACG Tauranga offers lunch options through ezLunch, with Subway available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and Pita Pit on Thursday. Lunch orders are placed via the myKindo platform and delivered to school. Cafe 414 also provides daily lunches.
ACG Tauranga uses a vertical house system. The House System provides leadership opportunities, a supportive school culture, and a strong sense of belonging.
The school is a member of the Inspired Education Group. Inspired Education is one of the world's largest and most innovative school groups.
Cambridge International is taught from Year 1 through Year 13. Students complete Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and Cambridge International AS & A Levels in Years 12–13. The Cambridge pathway comprises four stages: Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower Secondary; Cambridge IGCSE; and Cambridge International AS & A Levels. Cambridge International Subjects include Mathematics, Science, English, History, Geography, Spanish (from Year 5), Art & Design, Music and Physical Education. Cambridge assessments are externally examined and Cambridge certificates are internationally recognised.
IGCSE pass rate 99%; Cambridge A Level pass rate 100%
Most ACG Tauranga students go to universities in Auckland, Victoria and Otago in New Zealand, as well as universities in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. One in three Inspired alumni attend Russell Group and Ivy League universities.
ACG Tauranga fosters social and emotional learning by encouraging students to develop empathy, compassion and respect for others, and to think about the world around them and care for their community and environment. Our tutor teachers provide international students with additional pastoral care and welfare support. The school emphasizes positive relationships between staff and students to support wellbeing. The community promotes inclusive, supportive environments for all learners.
English language support is available for international students at all ACG schools. For entry, students must have an age-appropriate level of fluency and competency in English. Some Year 7–11 international students may commence at a level slightly below the above levels. Students may complete an ACG Education English course at the appropriate level to support entry into all ACG programmes. Approximate IELTS entry levels are: Years 7-9 4.5 (minimum 4.0 in all bands); Year 10 5.0 (minimum 4.5 in all bands); Years 11-13 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in all bands).
ACG Tauranga supports mental wellbeing through pastoral care and welfare support provided by tutor teachers for international students. The school emphasizes supportive relationships between staff and students to foster wellbeing. Pastoral care is integrated into school life to help students adapt to life in New Zealand.
Safeguarding policies protect pupils' welfare and provide appropriate pastoral and health and safety care. The policies cover how concerns or incidents are recorded and addressed. Where necessary, information about a pupil's health or medical condition may be disclosed to arrange emergency medical care, to assess or diagnose health conditions, to support safeguarding, and to cooperate with police or social services.
1. Begin online application. Applications are welcomed throughout the year and mid-year starts are accommodated. Early application is advised to secure admission. The Admissions Team guides you through the process and provides updates at each stage. 2. Prepare and submit required documents. Submit copies of your child's passport or birth certificate, the child's most recent school report, and any PAT or other standardised test results. Ensure documents are uploaded or provided as part of the online application. These documents support the assessment of eligibility and proper placement. 3. Engage in enrolment meetings. The relevant Head will meet you and your child to discuss the transition into school life and address any questions. This meeting helps tailor the settling-in plan. 4. Finalise the enrolment steps. The Admissions Team provides ongoing support and keeps you informed as you progress toward final enrolment.
ACG Tauranga offers School Scholarships for Years 7–13. Scholarships are performance-based financial awards that cover part of the tuition. Eligible students are welcome to apply. Selection is based on academic achievement, with sports and artistic accomplishments also considered. Financial hardship is not a qualifying factor. A scholarship may be available if the family has four or more children. The 2026 scholarship application closes on 6 October 2025. To apply, complete the Enquiry Form.
564 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand. The school sits on the North Shore of Auckland. Top car park drop-offs are not allowed during 8:00–9:00am and 3:00–4:00pm; use the lower car park drop-off zone off Grahame Collins Drive. Buses run as normal from the start of the year; full bus services are available from January 29, 2025.
Years 9–13
The school is a dual-pathway secondary school offering both NCEA and the IB Diploma Programme.
The Learning Centre provides an inclusive mainstream environment for students with additional learning needs. In Years 9 and 10 there are targeted English and Mathematics classes with smaller student numbers and higher staff ratios to provide personalised support. The ESOL Department offers English language development courses aligned with the NZ Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate.
New Zealand
The school day starts at 8:40am for all students. Year 9 first day is 9:00am–3:00pm; Year 10–13 new students start at 9:00am and finish around 1:00pm. Day 1 of timetabled classes for all students begins at 8:40am.
Buses will run as normal for the start of the year; full bus services are available from January 29, 2025.
The school does not provide boarding; international students live with host families in homestay arranged by Rangitoto College, with full board provided by the homestay. A Designated Caregiver (DCG) option is available, where the caregiver is verified and the college checks suitability.
All Year 9–12 Rangitoto College students must wear a school uniform. The uniform can be purchased at the on-site uniform shop; a second-hand uniform shop is open on Fridays during lunch; uniform shop hours are published and second-hand shop operates Fridays during lunch and term-time.
Two tuckshops operate on campus. Champion Tuckshops provide a nutrition-focused Eat Smart menu in partnership with the Heart Foundation, Fuel4Life, and BioPak; tuckshops are open to all students throughout the day from 8:00 am to 2:10 pm.
The college is designing and developing a house system to create smaller communities within the school and to foster belonging and connections between students and staff.
Rangitoto College is governed by the Rangitoto College School Board, which shapes the strategic direction and governance of the college; board members include elected parent representatives, a staff representative, a student representative, and the acting principal.
Rangitoto College offers a dual-pathway curriculum, combining NCEA with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). Year 11 Diploma replaced NCEA Level 1 in 2024. The IB Programme achieves a 95% pass rate, has multiple Top IB Scholar results, and 26% of the cohort (20 recipients) attained the Bilingual Diploma across seven language pairings. Rangitoto College continues to perform about 15% above the global IB average. The school also maintains NCEA for senior years alongside IB, providing two internationally recognised routes to tertiary study.
NZQA Scholarships reached 324 in 2024, including 32 at Outstanding. In 2025, 348 NZQA Scholarships were achieved, including 42 at Outstanding. The University Entrance (UE) rate is 80%. For 2025, top NZ scholarship reporting highlighted 348 passes and 42 Outstanding results.
Graduates have won scholarships to all New Zealand universities and a wide range of prestigious universities abroad, including Yale University, Princeton University, Stanford University, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, Imperial College, UC Berkeley, Washington State University, the University of Canberra, the University of Melbourne, MIT, Harvard Medical School, Cornell University, and New York State University.
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) provides enrichment, extension, and accelerated study for the most able students.
The school has a Counselling Department that provides a private and confidential service for students at all year levels. Students may self-refer, or be referred by teachers, deans, senior management, or parents. The aim is to support students to reach their full potential in education and beyond and to grow into socially aware, resilient individuals who can manage life's challenges with confidence. The Counselling Department supports students with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, anger, eating concerns, and substance use, and can refer to external agencies for acute needs. Counselling uses a pluralistic approach with modalities including Narrative Therapy, Sand Tray, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Positive Psychology, tailored to each student. All counsellors are members of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and follow professional standards.
The Learning Centre provides an inclusive, mainstream environment for students with additional learning needs, to support learning access to the New Zealand Curriculum and IB at a level appropriate to each student's abilities. The Centre operates with a whole-school, inclusive and collaborative approach, working with senior leadership, Deans, subject teachers, Learning Assistants, external agencies, and families/whānau. It is managed by the Head of Learning Support (SENCO) with a team of specialist teachers, Learning Assistants, and administrative staff, and provides a safe, nurturing space for learning. Each student's strengths and needs are identified through testing, and support includes RTLB, Group Special Education, educational psychologists and therapists, with in-class support from Learning Assistants (including bilingual ones). Targeted support is offered through individualized learning plans; SAC coordination; and preparation for SAC; the Centre also runs the REACH literacy/numeracy program and offers before school and lunchtime tutoring. The Learning Centre team emphasizes personalised programmes and regular progress monitoring.
The school has an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Department that offers ten courses aligned with both the English learning area of the New Zealand Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate. Eight courses align with the NZ Curriculum and prepare students for the optional IB pathway, one course is part of the International Baccalaureate programme, and one course prepares international students for the IELTS examination. ESOL is not a learning support service; it is a full curriculum subject leading to Level 2 NCEA English and the IB Diploma Programme. English is compulsory at Rangitoto College, except for Year 13. Course placement and progression are based on English language proficiency, and timetable codes may be administrative. Some ESOL courses are designed for students who are new to New Zealand high school and whose first language is not English, focusing on everyday and foundational academic language and cultural understanding of NZ schooling.
The school has a Counselling Department that provides a private and confidential service for students at all year levels. The aim is to support students to reach their full potential in education and beyond and to grow into socially aware, resilient individuals who can manage life's challenges with confidence. The Counselling Department helps students with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, anger, conflict, eating concerns, and substance use, and may refer to external agencies for acute concerns as needed. Counsellors use a pluralistic approach, drawing on methods such as Narrative Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, CBT, ACT, and Positive Psychology, with approaches tailored to the needs of each student. Counsellors are bound by the NZAC Code of Ethics and engage in ongoing professional development.
The school has a Child Protection Policy that outlines the board's commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children in our care. All staff, contractors, and volunteers are expected to be familiar with the policy, its procedures and protocols, and to report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies, including social workers or the local police. The policy states the board's obligation to provide a safe environment free from physical, verbal or sexual abuse and to support investigations with NZ Police and Child Youth & Family when required. The principal must develop procedures to meet child safety requirements, ensure staff safety checks, and make the policy available; it emphasises confidentiality and information sharing guidelines and includes staff induction on child protection. The policy is designed to ensure the safety and rights of every child are paramount.
1. Submit a completed enrolment form (including letter for host family, subjects, medical information). This enrolment form is part of the online application available at rangitoto.enrol.school.nz. 2. Provide a copy of the student's passport. 3. Provide a copy of the student's academic record. 4. Apply online at rangitoto.enrol.school.nz.
1. If accepted, Rangitoto College issues a Conditional Offer of Place and an invoice. Agents are sent two invoices: a net invoice that includes commission and a tax invoice that does not.
2. Fees can be paid online or at the bank; there is information about payment on the invoice and links to online payment methods on the International Fees page.
3. After the fees have been paid, the International office sends the Receipt and Confirmed Offer of Place.
4. The Confirmed Offer of Place is used to apply for a Student Visa through Immigration New Zealand.
The Scholarship Programme is part of the Curriculum: Scholarship Programme and challenges and inspires students to reach their full potential. Dedicated classes are built into the timetable to extend abilities and prepare students to excel in NZQA Scholarship exams and beyond. A scholarship room in the library provides a dedicated space for scholars to work individually or with peers.
Scholarship enrichment includes speakers, workshops, and real‑world insights; students intending to study abroad receive advice on entry requirements, scholarship applications, SATs, and interviews.
In Year 10, students begin to explore specialised subjects; in the senior years, the college offers a wide breadth of study with more than seventy subjects at Year 12 and twenty‑six Scholarship subjects at Year 13.
The school has achieved NZQA scholarship success, with a total of 348 Scholarships awarded in 2025, including 42 at outstanding level; premier awards and other scholarship recognitions are also noted.
Support for students aiming to study abroad includes guidance on entry requirements, scholarship applications, SATs, and interviews.
