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| Level 1 | 94.6 % |
| Level 2 | 97.3 % |
| Level 3 | 93.5 % |
| University Entrance | 85.2 % |
All Year 13 students successfully graduated to a University or Tertiary provider, and the majority of students in Years 11-13 gain a Merit or Excellent endorsement. Some recent successes are:
Alice Shan, China
– University of
Auckland – Science
Yolanda Fan –
University of
Auckland – Early
Childhood Degree
Yuka Fujii, Japan –
Sophia University –
Global Perspectives
(Journalism)
Vanessa Chan, Hong
Kong – University of
Auckland –
Engineering
Maggie Wang, Taiwan
- Biomedical Science
- University of
Auckland
NCEA and University Entrance
The College follows the New Zealand curriculum for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) which is studied over three years in Years 11, 12 and 13. Please click here to find out more about NCEA.
Central Auckland location
The school is located in one of Auckland's most respectable suburbs, Ponsonby, Central Auckland, just a 10-minute walk to Auckland’s city centre. It has a special mix of traditional and modern facilities including a 30m pool, tennis courts, gymnasium and a chapel, all within its spacious grounds, with spectacular harbour and city views. St Mary's College is located just 10 minutes from Auckland's CBD.
Care and Support for each student
St Mary’s has three dedicated staff who look after the international students to make sure they are happy and successful. Each student has the support of an Academic Dean who sets realistic expectations and individual timetables, an International Director who looks after their overall wellbeing and a homestay coordinator if they are living in a school monitored homestay. The school is very caring and the students are friendly, welcoming and respectful. A classroom buddy and international ambassador programme is established to help support the students on their first few weeks while they settle into school and find friends.
A school rich in traditions and history
Established in 1850, St Mary’s College is the oldest girls’ school in New Zealand. It is steeped in history, tradition and cultural richness, all based on the spiritual values of Mercy. International students do not need to be Catholic to enrol. Every student is valued and shares a sense of community with compassion, care and respect for others.
Central Auckland location
The school is located in one of Auckland's most respectable suburbs, Ponsonby, Central Auckland, just a 10-minute walk to Auckland’s city centre. It has a special mix of traditional and modern facilities including a 30m pool, tennis courts, gymnasium and a chapel, all within its spacious grounds, with spectacular harbour and city views.
Outstanding Music school
The St Mary’s Music Department is world-renowned for its award-winning achievements and is recognised for musical excellence in New Zealand and abroad. St Mary's College continues to provide superior music tuition which, over the years, has helped many acclaimed musicians realise their potential. Music is an important part of school life and music instruction is compulsory in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9. There are many exciting musical opportunities for students at all levels to choose from, such as orchestras, symphonic wind bands and choral singing groups.
Short-Term programmes
As well as providing long-term education for students, there are limited places for students to experience excellent short-term programmes. Students come into our school for several weeks and enjoy English & ESL classes combined with some mainstream lessons. We organise homestay accommodation with local families.
Accommodation
International Students can stay with an approved caregiver (i.e. family member) or in an approved homestay that the school organises. All homestay families are police checked and meet strict criteria before they can host students.
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School quality assurance
All schools in New Zealand are reviewed by the Education Review Office (ERO) who look at how schools’ reach positive learning outcomes for all children and young people. St Mary’s College has an excellent review including the process for international students which can be found here
Please view our 2019 Homestay Information Pack
Any queries please contact:
Sue King
International Student Director
Email:
sking@stmaryak.school.nz
Phone: +64 9 376 6568 ext 817
Mob: +64 21 1578776
Information for Parents and Students
Applying for a student visa
To get your student visa you must apply to the New Zealand Immigration Service. They will require:
- A confirmation or acceptance of place from St Mary's College
- A receipt from the College for the fees
- The College's guarantee of accommodation
- A copy of your passport
- A recent passport size photograph
- Evidence of funds to support yourself or receipt of homestay paid
- Medical and x-ray certificate
- An application fee
- A signed student visa application form
Immigration matters
All international students must hold a valid visa to study in New Zealand, and adhere to their visa conditions. Visit the Immigration New Zealand website for more information on student visas.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/study
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Contact Information
Postal: PO Box 47003, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144
| Phone: | +64 (0) 9 376 6568 |
| Fax: | +64 (0) 9 376 0206 |
| Email: | sking@stmaryak.school.nz |
| Website: | http://stmaryak.school.nz/ |
Location Map
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Contact Information
St Mary's College
11 New Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Postal: PO Box 47003, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144
New Zealand
| Phone: | +64 (0) 9 376 6568 |
| Fax: | +64 (0) 9 376 0206 |
| Email: | sking@stmaryak.school.nz |
| Website: | http://stmaryak.school.nz/ |
Useful Links:
- General Information
- Enrolment, Fees and Visa
- Translation Page
- International Contacts
- Apply Now
- Student Support
- News
- ESL