New Zealand, Auckland
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The school offers two world-class qualification pathways: New Zealand's NCEA and the International Baccalaureate (IB). These pathways provide opportunities for students to achieve personal best and pursue a wide range of tertiary study and career pathways. The school supports this dual-qualification framework across its curriculum.
Performing arts, music, and arts programmes are offered.
Cultural programmes are available.
Social and hobbies are nurtured through a broad range of co-curricular clubs. Board Games Club and Book Club provide lunch-time and social activities; Chess Club offers both casual and competitive play. There are clubs across arts, languages, technology and media, including Debate Competition, Journalism Club, Film Club, Photography Club, and many more. Esports and Robotics add technology-driven avenues for competition and teamwork.
Service groups are offered.
Business and technology programmes are available.
Sport programmes are offered.
Takapuna Grammar School is a co-educational state school on Auckland's North Shore, New Zealand, serving Years 9-13. Notably, it was the first state school in New Zealand to be approved to offer the IB qualification, alongside NCEA. The school motto is "Per Angusta Ad Augusta" (Through endeavour to greatness). Extensive extracurricular opportunities include sport, music, performing arts, co-curricular clubs, and service organizations. The school maintains a Houses system and offers learning support, special education, and e-learning options.