St Paul’s students consistently achieve strong academic results across NCEA, Scholarship, and Cambridge pathways.
The data below is based on roll-based achievement figures, which reflect the percentage of students across the full year group who achieve each qualification level.
All students at St Paul’s are entered into NCEA courses and have access to sufficient credits to achieve their qualification.
St Paul’s students achieve NCEA and University Entrance results well above national pass rates. In 2025, 98% of Year 12 students achieved NCEA Level 2, compared with a national pass rate of 74%. At Year 13, 97% achieved NCEA Level 3, compared with 71% nationally, while 85% gained University Entrance, compared with the national rate of 52%.
St Paul’s offers Cambridge International qualifications in selected senior subjects. In 2025, St Paul’s students achieved a 93% pass rate in AS examinations, following pass rates of 95% in both 2024 and 2023.
New Zealand Scholarship examinations recognise the highest level of academic achievement in secondary school education.
In 2025, St Paul’s students gained 55 New Zealand Scholarships, including five Outstanding Scholarships. This increased from 34 Scholarships in 2024 and 33 in 2023.
St Paul’s Collegiate students consistently achieve strong academic results across NCEA, New Zealand Scholarship and Cambridge International qualifications. In 2025, 98% of Year 12 students achieved NCEA Level 2, 97% of Year 13 students achieved NCEA Level 3, and 85% gained University Entrance.
St Paul’s NCEA results are well above national pass rates. In 2025, 98% of St Paul’s Year 12 students achieved NCEA Level 2, compared with 74% nationally. At Year 13, 97% achieved NCEA Level 3, compared with 71% nationally. University Entrance was achieved by 85% of St Paul’s students, compared with 52% nationally.
Yes. St Paul’s offers Cambridge International qualifications in selected senior subjects. In 2025, St Paul’s students achieved a 93% pass rate in AS examinations, following pass rates of 95% in both 2024 and 2023.
St Paul’s students regularly achieve success in New Zealand Scholarship examinations. In 2025, students gained 55 Scholarships, including five Outstanding Scholarships. This compared with 34 Scholarships in 2024 and 33 in 2023.
Senior students at St Paul’s can study towards NCEA, with Cambridge International qualifications available in selected subjects. Year 11 students complete the St Paul’s Diploma, which prepares them for senior secondary study.
The St Paul’s Diploma is the school’s Year 11 academic programme. Students work towards Diploma, Merit or Distinction levels before progressing into their senior NCEA and Cambridge International studies.