St Peters School

St. Peter's School

St. Peter's School is a Catholic boys' secondary school located in central Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest Catholic secondary school in New Zealand.

Established: 1939 School Type: Boys' school jointly managed by the Catholic Church and the Ministry of Education; Total Students: 1300 School Opening Dates: January, April, July, and November each year Admission Requirements: Boys aged 11-18 (Grades 7-13)

Location: Downtown Auckland, New Zealand. Extremely convenient with bus and train stations right at the doorstep; the school has its own shuttle bus; a three-minute walk to the new campus of the University of Auckland.

Course Structure:

The school offers a range of courses for students with different interests and talents, including mathematics, English, ESOL (English as a Second Language), physics, chemistry, biology, French, Chinese, Latin, philosophy and life, geography, history, sociology, leadership, physical education, music, woodworking and mechanics, food processing, computers, drafting, design, painting, exercise physiology, and more.

Advantages:

This public Catholic school employs teachers from all over the world, fostering an aristocratic character in its students. Besides emphasizing academics, it also places exceptional importance on moral education and the development of students' worldview.

The school is highly regarded and enjoys an excellent reputation in the local mainstream society; relatives of national leaders have taught or studied there. Among its graduates are politicians, prominent lawyers, educators, famous television presenters, and sports stars.

The school employs two university entrance examination systems: the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) system and the traditional Cambridge Assessment English examination system. Students can choose either system based on their strengths and will gain admission to higher education institutions. With a 95% university entrance rate, the school ranks among the top in the local school rankings. Students can gain admission to universities in New Zealand, as well as in Australia, the UK, and the US.

There are no school district restrictions for enrollment; our school can select students from across the greater Auckland area, thus ensuring the quality of our students. Local students come from over seventy primary schools, while international students come from all over the world.

Admission requirements:

Basic English proficiency is required for admission. The school offers language training courses specifically for international students of varying levels, with an admission age limit of 18. Applicants must provide transcripts and a school report from their previous school upon enrollment.

School Address:

23 Mountain Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023