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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Pinehurst School, located in New Zealand, is an independent co-educational school offering the Cambridge Pathway from Year 1 to Year 13. The curriculum runs Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and Cambridge International AS and A Levels, with Cambridge Fellowship since 2006 and selected as New Zealand's Cambridge Demonstration Centre in 2022. The school opened in 1991 after being founded in 1990, beginning as a not-for-profit community school. A major infrastructure program in the 1990s and the theatre's opening in 2023 reflect ongoing development. The campus comprises two locations with three Primary playgrounds, purpose-built learning zones, and a 253-seat theatre used for drama, music, assemblies and presentations. Sports are central, with two gymnasiums, a TigerTurf field, a six-court turf, and access to Millennium Centre and Northern Arena Swimming Centre, supporting over 150 teams. The Arts, music, drama and dance are integrated across Primary to College, along with the Duke of Edinburgh programme and productions.
Pinehurst School has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.
Location
Pinehurst School is located at 75 Bush Road, Albany, Auckland 0632. The campus sits on Auckland's North Shore on a single, purpose-built site. The school is served by a subsidised bus service with nine routes across the North Shore, including Albany.
Stages
Year Levels: 1–13
Type
Independent co-educational
Pupil Nationality Mix
Total roll: 846; number of international students: 69. Most represented nationality: Chinese (44%). Local to international student ratio: approximately 11:1 (local ≈ 777; international 69).
Additional learning support
Pastoral care is embedded across all year levels, with a dedicated student support team. Support services include a subsidised bus service to help students travel to and from school.
Country affiliation
New Zealand
Bus service
Pinehurst provides a subsidised bus service with nine routes across Auckland's North Shore, including Albany; routes are supported by RollCall live tracking and real-time updates.
Fees
Annual tuition at Pinehurst School ranges from NZD 20,400 to NZD 25,090 for 2026/27.
Application & enrolment fees
- Application (registration) fee: NZD 255.00 (non-refundable). - Entrance fee: NZD 695.00 (non-refundable). - Alumni fee: NZD 150.00 (non-refundable). - Bond: NZD 2,500.00 (held by the Pinehurst School Trust; refundable when your child leaves provided one term's notice is given and all fees are settled).
Tuition fees (annual and per term by year group)
- Years 1–6 (New Zealand resident): NZD 19,300.00 per annum — NZD 4,825.00 per term (annual tuition divided by four). - Years 7–8 (New Zealand resident): NZD 21,790.00 per annum — NZD 5,447.50 per term (annual tuition divided by four). - Years 9–13 (New Zealand resident): NZD 23,990.00 per annum — NZD 5,997.50 per term (annual tuition divided by four).
- Years 1–6 (International student): NZD 32,020.00 per annum — NZD 8,005.00 per term (annual tuition divided by four). - Years 7–8 (International student): NZD 37,911.00 per annum — NZD 9,477.75 per term (annual tuition divided by four). - Years 9–13 (International student): NZD 42,590.00 per annum — NZD 10,647.50 per term (annual tuition divided by four).
(Note: per-term figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by four to show term-level amounts.)
Tuition discounts
- Sibling discounts: 2nd child 5%; 3rd child 10%; 4th child 15%; 5th child 20%. - Loyalty discounts: 5% after six years' continuous enrolment; 10% after eight years' continuous enrolment (applied in January of the following year).
Other annual charges
- Capital contribution levy: NZD 750.00 per year, per student (NZD 187.50 per term). - Consumables & activity fee: NZD 350.00 per year, per student (NZD 87.50 per term).
Bus fees (weekly rates & concessions)
- Zone 1 (within 15 km): Weekly zone pass NZD 40.00; AM/PM pass NZD 20.00 per week; concession NZD 8.00 per ride. - Zone 2 (within 30 km): Weekly zone pass NZD 55.00; AM/PM pass NZD 27.50 per week; concession NZD 10.00 per ride. - Zone 3 (31+ km): Weekly zone pass NZD 77.50; AM/PM pass NZD 38.75 per week; concession NZD 14.00 per ride. - Bus discounts: 2nd child 50% discount; 3rd child free (100%).
Additional variable costs (billed separately)
- School camps, trips and excursions, sports team fees, external examination fees (e.g., Cambridge exam fees) and specific co-curricular programme charges are invoiced separately based on participation and are additional to tuition and the annual charges listed above. Examination fees may vary with exchange rates and subject choices.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and school fees for the year are billed termly; fees paid termly are due on 20 February, 20 April, 20 July and 20 October irrespective of the actual date a term commences. All other charges are due on the 20th of the month following the month in which the charges were incurred. Account enquiries are handled by the School Business Manager (accounts@pinehurst.school.nz).
Refund information
- The bond (NZD 2,500.00) is refundable when your child leaves the school provided one term's notice is given and all outstanding fees are settled. - Some activity and co-curricular registrations (for example sports or programme registrations) are non-refundable after published registration closing dates; no refunds are provided after those cut-off dates for activities where the school has committed funds or places.
Fee payment options
- Payments are made through the Pinehurst parent/PCSchool portal (portal.pinehurst.school.nz) using the Pay Student Fees function; the online payment flow uses the Payment Express payment page for transaction processing. Card/online payments via the portal are supported. For account queries, contact accounts@pinehurst.school.nz.
Summary of key amounts (quick list)
- Application (registration) fee: NZD 255.00 (non-refundable). - Bond: NZD 2,500.00 (refundable with one term's notice and all fees settled). - Entrance fee: NZD 695.00 (non-refundable). - Capital contribution levy: NZD 750.00 per year. - Consumables & activity fee: NZD 350.00 per year. - Tuition (examples): Years 1–6 NZD 19,300.00 p.a. (NZD 4,825.00 per term); Years 9–13 NZD 23,990.00 p.a. (NZD 5,997.50 per term).
(For account enquiries or specific invoice questions contact accounts@pinehurst.school.nz.)
Academics
Pinehurst School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.
Curriculum
The Cambridge Pathway is followed from Year 1 to Year 13, with Year 10–11 Cambridge IGCSE and Year 12–13 AS/A Levels; the Cambridge curriculum provides academic rigour, a clear progression, and university recognition in New Zealand and internationally.
Exam Results
Cambridge external examinations are sat at five year levels: Year 6 (Checkpoint in English, Mathematics and Science); Year 9 (Lower Secondary Checkpoint in English, Mathematics and Science); Year 11 (IGCSE in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and several other subjects); Year 12 (AS Level exams in English and three or four other subjects); Year 13 (A Level or AS Level in four or five subjects). In 2025 Pinehurst earned 21 Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards, including Top in World and Top in New Zealand recognitions.
Higher Education Progression
University Pathways: NZ and international. Graduates go on to study at leading universities across the globe.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented Education (CWEA) is offered; Learner Support (CWSN) is provided.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Learning Support Team and SENCOs provide extra help for students with learning differences, additional extension, or extra encouragement, working with families and teachers to create personalised plans. A full-time, qualified School Counsellor is available to all students, free of charge, offering confidential support for friendships, school stress, anxiety, or personal challenges. Sessions are focused on wellbeing and resilience. Health Clinic provides First Aid on-site and medical support during school hours as part of pastoral care.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Support Team and SENCOs provide extra help for students with learning differences, additional extension, or extra encouragement; they work with families and teachers to create personalised plans.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English language level is assessed for international learners to determine appropriate course placement (written and spoken). Our international student provision includes orientation, pastoral care, a counsellor, a health clinic, and a careers counsellor to support language learning and integration.
Mental Wellbeing
A full-time, qualified School Counsellor is available to all students, free of charge, with confidential sessions focused on wellbeing and resilience. On-site Health Clinic provides First Aid and medical support during school hours.
Safeguarding
Pinehurst is signatory to the New Zealand Government Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Learners, demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding international students.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Explore Pinehurst: Families explore Pinehurst' values, the Cambridge pathway, and co‑curricular opportunities; the school emphasizes a Cambridge pathway and a community‑centred culture. 2. Visit Us: The best way to experience Pinehurst is in person; guided campus tours, Open Day, or private visits can be arranged by contacting the Admissions Manager. 3. Connect With Us: If desired, families can be connected with a current Pinehurst parent for insights; Pinehurst supports a welcoming, close‑knit community. 4. Apply Online: The online application form is available; after submission, the Admissions team will be in touch with next steps. 5. What Happens Next?: New Entrants start at Pinehurst at the start of the term closest to their 5th birthday; applications should be submitted two terms before start; the enrolment process includes interviews and sharing of relevant information, and all families are notified of the outcome at the same time. For other year groups, applications are processed as they arrive with possible waiting lists; Years 7 and 9 are main entry points to College and may involve an entrance test and a short video; interviews follow and outcomes are shared with all families at once.
Scholarships
The Pinehurst Financial Scholarship opens up to 25 full or partial tuition scholarships each year. It is available to New Zealand citizens and residents for Years 7–13, and in exceptional circumstances Years 1–6. Applications are considered by a small panel through a confidential process; the next round runs from February 2026 to 31 May 2026. Scholarship recipients participate in the life of the school and benefit from Pinehurst's education.
Waitlist
Places are limited across year groups and a waiting list may operate. In Years 2–6, applications are processed as they arrive; if a space becomes available, an interview is arranged. If a place is not offered immediately, families are placed on the waiting list and contacted if a space opens up.
FAQs
What age range does Pinehurst School serve?
Pinehurst School serves students aged 5-18, with approximately 1100 students.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school follows Cambridge International Examinations across all year groups.
How much are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately NZD 20,400 to NZD 25,090 depending on the year group or programme.
Where is the school located?
Pinehurst is located at 75 Bush Road in Albany, Auckland, New Zealand.
What learning support is available?
Pastoral care is embedded across all year levels, with a dedicated student support team. Support services include a subsidised bus service to help students travel to and from school.
What languages are taught?
Mandarin and Spanish are taught from Year 1 as part of the language learning in the Primary Curriculum. Language learning covers listening, speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin and Spanish. Pinehurst follows the Cambridge Curriculum in Primary.
What are the exam results?
Cambridge external examinations are sat at five year levels: Year 6 (Checkpoint in English, Mathematics and Science); Year 9 (Lower Secondary Checkpoint in English, Mathematics and Science); Year 11 (IGCSE in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and several other subjects); Year 12 (AS
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Pinehurst offers the Cambridge Pathway from Year 1 through Year 13, including IGCSE and AS & A Levels. The Cambridge curriculum is flexible, challenging, and designed to inspire independent thinking, preparing students for top universities. The school provides university pathways in New Zealand and
How do I apply?
Online application system available. Open day registrations are offered. International student admissions are accepted.
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
Support Services are central to the school's approach, with an emphasis on every student being known, supported, and inspired to grow within a caring community.
What are the school facilities like?
Three dedicated Primary playgrounds serve different age groups, set among green fields, tranquil ponds and fruit trees. Purpose-built learning zones span across both campuses to support learning, connection and creativity. The theatre is a 253-seat venue opened in 2023 for drama, music, assemblies a
When was the school founded?
Pinehurst School was founded in 1991.
What is the school community like?
The Pinehurst Triangle is a partnership between students, families and staff working side by side so every child is known, supported, and empowered to thrive. The community emphasises developing confi
