The schools I work with
The schools I work with have been chosen with care to ensure a mix of locations, from city to rural to beach. I also look at a school’s culture, the mix of students and of course, their areas of expertise so that I understand whether they are particularly strong in sport, business, music, drama and so on.
I currently work with the following schools (click on a school to visit its website):
Epsom Girls Grammar
Set in beautiful grounds in the centre of Auckland, Epsom Girls Grammar fosters values of courage, compassion, curiosity and community. With a role of around 2200 students, the school provides a supportive environment that allows students to thrive. In addition to all-round academic excellence, it is particularly strong in music, drama and the arts.
Green Bay High
Located in West Auckland next to one of New Zealand’s Top Ten golf courses, Green Bay High has around 1800 students and is particularly strong in performing and visual arts, product design and food technology.
Kerikeri High School
Located in a small town in the beautiful far north of New Zealand, Kerikeri College has around 1600 students and offers a diverse range of activities. The school is particularly strong in drama, business studies, photography and science, and has also developed a special programme for international students with a choice of surf, horse riding and sailing.
Mount Albert Grammar School
With over 100 years of tradition and 3000 students, Mount Albert Grammar, in the heart of Auckland, offers a fantastic all-round education, with particular strengths in maths and science, sports, music and dance. Its facilities include two swimming pools, two gymnasiums, an observatory and an 8-hectare farm.
Mount Maunganui College
Mount Maunganui, on the east coast of the North Island, offers a fantastic lifestyle if you love the sea, especially if you’re a surfer. The school, which has around 1800 students, offers an excellent all-round academic curriculum complemented by an extensive Education programme and a highly sought-after Marine Studies course.
Nayland College
Located in sunny Nelson at the top of the South Island, Nayland college has around 1400 students. It is particularly strong in the performing and visual arts and among a wide range of subjects, offers fantastic outdoor activities and a popular marine biology programme..
Pukekohe High School
Situated in a fast-growing rural area an hour south of Auckland, Pukekohe High School has around 1600 students and offers the perfect combination of town and country. Key drawcards for overseas students are rowing, rugby and music, with the school’s bands and orchestras regularly achieving great success in national competitions.
Takapuna Grammar School
Located by the sea in North Auckland, Takapuna Grammar is a highly sought-after college with around 2300 students. Particular strengths include music, drama and art, while sport lovers can enjoy fantastic opportunities to take part in rugby, rowing, sailing and much more. On the academic side, it, was the first state school in New Zealand to offer an International Baccalaureate.
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Situated just two minutes from New Zealand’s largest lake, Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is perfectly positioned if you love the outdoor life. It has around 1100 students, and offers a fantastic array of activities including rowing, sailing, skiing and mountain biking to complement an excellent all-round academic programme.
Wakatipu High School
Situated in stunning Queenstown in the South Island, Wakatipu High School boasts purpose-built state-of-the art facilities which were built in 2018, including a recording studio. With a role of around 1400 students, it is particularly strong in performing arts and outdoor activities, including skiing in the incredible mountains you can see from the school.
Wellington High School
Located in the heart of the capital city, Wellington High School is a vibrant college with around 1600 students. It offers a host of less mainstream activities such as underwater hockey and ultimate frisbee alongside standard curriculum subjects, food technology, fashion, graphic design and an excellent Outdoor Education programme.
Western Springs College
Situated in central Auckland and with around 1850 students, Western Springs College is a vibrant school with state-of-the, award-winning facilities. Its strong links with the Auckland Performing Arts scene make it particularly strong in drama and the arts, while other key areas are technology, architecture and textiles.
Westlake Boys High School
Situated in North Auckland, Westlake Boy’s High boasts exceptional facilities and a track record of academic excellence. It has a role of 2700 students and fosters a culture that encourages the belief that you can achieve anything. Outside the classroom context, it is particularly strong in sport and music.
Whangaparāoa College
Located 45 minutes from central Auckland Whangaparāoa College offers access to the city buzz, but the laid-back vibe and benefits of a smaller coastal community. Alongside standard curriculum subjects, activities range from rock climbing and water sports to graphic design, performing arts and criminology.