Rangi Ruru Girls' School

Rangi Ruru is located at 59 Hewitts Road in the Merivale suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.

The school accepts students at Year 7, Year 9, and other year levels through Year 13.

Independent girls' boarding school with day student option, offering NCEA qualifications.

ESOL tuition; Personal Development Plans; guidance and wellbeing support; International Club.

New Zealand

Presbyterian; onsite St Andrew's Presbyterian Church with weekly Chapel services.

Application and Confirmation Fees

- Application fee: NZ$200 payable on enrolment.
- Confirmation fee: NZ$2,000 non‑refundable (payable once a place is confirmed). The confirmation fee includes Rangi Ruru Old Girls' Association life membership and the school's Fee Protection Scheme for domestic enrolments.

Tuition fees (per year and per term) — Domestic students

- Years 7–8: NZ$28,100 per year. Per term (assuming four school terms): NZ$7,025 per term.
- Years 9–13: NZ$31,500 per year. Per term (assuming four school terms): NZ$7,875 per term.

Tuition and boarding fees — International students

- International tuition (Years 7–13): NZ$54,200 per year. Per term (assuming four school terms): NZ$13,550 per term. The full year's international tuition is payable in advance to meet student-visa requirements.
- International boarding (Years 9–13): NZ$20,300 per year. Per term (four terms): NZ$5,075 per term.

Boarding fees — Domestic (New Zealand) boarders

- Boarding fee for Years 9–13 (domestic boarders): NZ$20,300 per year. Per term (four terms): NZ$5,075 per term. Boarding fees are charged in instalments and discounts are offered for pre‑payment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing: Tuition and boarding fees are invoiced in 10 equal instalments (January through October). Amounts are due for payment February through November. Disbursements (extras) appear on monthly accounts.
- Direct Debit: Direct Debit is the mandatory method of payment for the school's billing system and for disbursements; a Direct Debit form is provided in the enrolment pack or from the Business Office.
- Payment in full: There is an option to pay the full year's fees at the start of the year; the Board sets discounts for full early payment each year. For the 2026 fee year there are specified early‑payment discounts.
- Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted only if the full year's fees are paid by the stated deadline; a 2.5% surcharge applies to credit‑card payments to cover commission costs.

Discounts, sibling concessions and early‑payment offers

- Sibling discount: 5% per annum for a second daughter and 10% per annum for a third daughter while daughters are concurrently enrolled; discounts are prorated on fees actually paid.
- Early payment discounts: The Board sets discounts for paying fees in full by specified dates (example early‑payment discount deadlines and rates were published for the 2026 fee cycle).

Other costs and typical disbursements

- Disbursements (charged to accounts as they occur): stationery, digital licences, student handbook/diary, yearbook, music lesson charges, sports fees, canteen charges, and other incidentals. These appear on monthly statements (the “gold sheet”) and are payable on receipt and no later than the 20th of the month. Estimated average for disbursements: approximately NZ$1,500–NZ$2,000 per year, depending on activities.
- Co‑curricular and sport costs: Team and tournament participation, travel, special equipment and squad fees are charged separately; example sports costs vary (for example, netball team fees and tournament costs and rowing costs are charged in addition to tuition). Specific co‑curricular charges are billed via the disbursement process.
- Uniform and related items: The school operates an onsite Uniform Shop. Typical retail examples published include a tracksuit jacket at around NZ$97.50, tracksuit pants around NZ$89.99 and Rangi spandex shorts at about NZ$45; second‑hand uniform sales are available through the shop. Uniform purchases may be charged to the student account or paid by cash/EFTPOS/card at the shop.
- Optional PTA family membership subscription: appears on the February account as a voluntary charge administered by the PTA.

Refund and withdrawal terms

- General rule: Fees (unless paid in advance) are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Late payment attracts default interest and recovery costs; consistently overdue accounts may lead to forfeiture of the student's place.
- International/withdrawal specifics: For international enrolments, if study is cancelled after commencement, the school retains the tuition fee for the current school term plus the subsequent term; no refund is payable when enrolment is withdrawn by the school under the stated terms. Boarding fees follow the school's stated instalment and retention terms and there are limited discounts available for pre‑payment.

Fee payment methods and practical notes for payment

- Mandatory Direct Debit arrangement for regular instalment billing and for disbursements; Direct Debit details are provided in enrolment documentation.
- Full‑year payment option with Board‑set discounts; credit card payment (Visa/Mastercard/AMEX) accepted only for full‑year payments by the published deadline and subject to a 2.5% surcharge.
- Accounts and overdue process: Accounts overdue may incur interest calculated at the school's borrowing (overdraft) rate; accounts more than NZ$5,000 overdue may be escalated to the Principal and Board and could affect the student's enrolment status.

Additional notes on boarding and assistance

- Boarding allowances and government support: Parents may be eligible to apply for Ministry of Education boarding allowances; the school references the Ministry application information for families considering boarding.
- Financial hardship support: A limited number of endowment funds are available for fee support; enquiries about fee support should be directed confidentially to the Financial Controller. Late or unpaid accounts can affect enrolment.