Where is St Paul’s Collegiate School? St Paul’s Collegiate School is an independent day and boarding secondary school in Hamilton, New Zealand, for students in Years 9–13.
How many students attend St Paul’s?St Paul’s has approximately 970 students, including more than 300 boarders.
What are class sizes at St Paul’s?Average class sizes in the Junior School are around 20 students, with smaller classes in the senior years.
Is St Paul’s co-educational?Yes. Boys and girls in Years 9 and 10 are taught in separate classes for much of their academic programme, while senior classes are co-educational.
What qualifications does St Paul’s offer?St Paul’s offers NCEA and Cambridge International qualifications in the senior school, giving students different academic pathways according to their strengths, interests and future plans.
What subjects are available at St Paul’s?Students can choose from a wide range of junior and senior subjects, including specialist areas such as Agribusiness and Construction. View subjects and courses.
Is sport compulsory at St Paul’s?Yes. All students participate in at least two sports each year, one in summer and one in winter, with around 34 sports available.
Does St Paul’s support students with additional learning needs?Yes. The Learning Enhancement Unit supports students across a range of learning needs. Learn more about Learning Enhancement.
What are St Paul’s academic results?St Paul’s students consistently achieve strong results in NCEA, Cambridge and New Zealand Scholarship. In 2025, 98% of Year 12 students achieved NCEA Level 2, 97% of Year 13 students achieved NCEA Level 3 and 85% achieved University Entrance. Students also gained 55 New Zealand Scholarships, including five Outstanding Scholarships. View the latest academic results.
What is Tihoi Venture School?Tihoi Venture School is St Paul’s residential outdoor education campus near Pureora in the central North Island. From 2027, all Year 10 students spend 12 weeks at Tihoi, combining outdoor education, academic learning and residential community living.
What are the fees to attend St Paul’s?Fees differ for day students, boarders and international students. View domestic fees or international student fees.
Is financial assistance available?The Futures Fund provides financial assistance for students with demonstrated need and strengths in areas such as academics, sport, art or service. Learn more.
Where can I find the latest ERO report? The School’s Education Review Office (ERO) report is available here.