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New Zealand, Lower Hutt
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No boarding; day school.
Uniforms are supplied by NZ Uniforms; purchase in-store at 4 Jackson Street, Petone, or online via chilton.nzuniforms.com. Preschool uniforms include red polo shirt, grey PE tee, grey hoodie, trackpants and red sun hat; Years 1–6 wear formal uniform with blazer, tunic and blouse (with tie on formal days), and Years 7–13 wear blazer with tunic or Chilton trousers, blouse and senior tie; house badges are optional.
Lunch is available with a budget of $20–$30; students should bring money for lunch; meals can be purchased within that budget.
There is a house system; House Badges and House Swim Caps are available from the school reception and used for house activities.
Chilton Saint James School is an independent Anglican day school governed by a Board of Trustees; it is affiliated with the Anglican Church; the FitzGerald Foundation funds scholarships and capital projects and supports the school.
Chilton Saint James School sits at 124 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt, near Wellington, New Zealand. It serves ages 2 to 18. Preschool is co-educational; Years 1–13 are a girls' day school. The private Anglican school offers a bespoke curriculum with Cambridge for secondary. In Years 12–13 students may choose between NCEA and Cambridge pathways, including AS and A Levels under Cambridge. Founded in 1918, the campus blends heritage architecture with modern facilities. On-site amenities include netball and tennis courts, a 25‑metre heated pool, a large sports ground and a covered astroturf area. Middle and Senior School rooms are specialist spaces; Bring Your Own Device covers iPads for Preschool–Year 4 and laptops for Years 4–13. Extracurriculars include Chilton Ballet Academy, Chilton Dance Centre and Chilton Music Academy, with Discover Chilton offering Music, Drama, Dance and Sport. The school provides pastoral and international-student support, including homestay services for families abroad and beyond.
