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Rangitoto College

New Zealand, Auckland

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NZ$22 - 24
Ages 13 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 4105
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, French, English
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Rangitoto College is New Zealand's largest secondary school on a 23-hectare campus in Mairangi Bay, Auckland. It serves students aged 13 to 18 and offers a dual-pathway curriculum: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and NCEA, with Year 11 Diploma replacing NCEA Level 1 in 2024. The IB cohort consistently performs above the global average, including a 95% pass rate, multiple Top IB Scholar results, and 26% of students attaining the Bilingual Diploma across seven language pairings. The school provides university pathways through University Approved Subjects and study support. Facilities include a library with over 20,000 titles and around 80 librarians, the Millennium Institute with a 50-metre pool and on-site medical services, a Performing Arts venue, and an Auditorium seating 700. Sports facilities feature an Olympic-standard hockey turf and multiple gymnasia. A broad co-curricular program spans robotics, Esports, performing arts, sport, service, and leadership, augmented by AUT Millennium partnership access globally.

www.rangitoto.school.nz

564 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand

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The Essentials

Rangitoto College has 4,105 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
564 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand. The school sits on the North Shore of Auckland. Top car park drop-offs are not allowed during 8:00–9:00am and 3:00–4:00pm; use the lower car park drop-off zone off Grahame Collins Drive. Buses run as normal from the start of the year; full bus services are available from January 29, 2025.

Stages
Years 9–13

Type
The school is a dual-pathway secondary school offering both NCEA and the IB Diploma Programme.

Additional learning support
The Learning Centre provides an inclusive mainstream environment for students with additional learning needs. In Years 9 and 10 there are targeted English and Mathematics classes with smaller student numbers and higher staff ratios to provide personalised support. The ESOL Department offers English language development courses aligned with the NZ Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate.

Country affiliation
New Zealand

School day structure
The school day starts at 8:40am for all students. Year 9 first day is 9:00am–3:00pm; Year 10–13 new students start at 9:00am and finish around 1:00pm. Day 1 of timetabled classes for all students begins at 8:40am.

Bus service
Buses will run as normal for the start of the year; full bus services are available from January 29, 2025.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Rangitoto College ranges from NZD 22 to NZD 24 for 2026/27.

Application / Administration fee
- Administration fee (non‑refundable): NZD 2,750 per year.

Tuition fees (by programme and by term / year)
- Tuition for NCEA or short‑term students: NZD 19,750 per four‑term year. This is charged as NZD 4,937.50 per 10‑week term.
- Tuition for IB students: NZD 21,500 per four‑term year (IB fees are charged annually).
- Notes on year groups: tuition is quoted by programme (NCEA or IB) rather than separately by Year 9–13; the per‑term and per‑year figures above apply across the standard school year levels for international enrolment.

Estimated total fee examples (components included: tuition, administration, homestay where applicable, insurance and placement fees)
- One academic year (four terms): NZD 42,999.
- One semester (two terms): NZD 22,194.
- One term: NZD 11,373.

Homestay and accommodation‑related fees (school‑arranged homestay)
- Homestay weekly rate (paid in advance): NZD 420 per week; a different rate may apply for younger students.
- Homestay placement fee (one‑off): NZD 550.
- Designated caregiver administration fee: NZD 350.
- Homestay change administration fee: NZD 150.
- Homestay holding fee (maximum): NZD 600.
- Special dietary requirements charge (where applicable): NZD 50 per week (depending on requirements).
- Airport pickup: Free. Airport departure transfer (if offered): Free.
- Boarding: Not applicable — the College is not a boarding school and does not offer on‑site boarding accommodation.

Other costs and regular extras (student's own cost unless stated)
- Travel & medical insurance: NZD 635+ per year (policy cost subject to change).
- Uniform: allow approximately NZD 400.
- Laptop: compulsory for all students; cost varies and is not included in tuition.
- Stationery and workbooks: allow approximately NZD 150; some workbook costs are included in tuition.
- IB examination fee (for IB students): listed separately where applicable (example annual IB exam charge noted).
- Subject‑specific costs, school trips, outdoor education, sports fees, music tuition and extra‑curricular activity charges: additional, user‑pays and vary by activity.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoice and offer process: a Conditional Offer of Place is issued with an invoice; once required fees are paid the school issues a Receipt and a Confirmed Offer of Place. Fees and deposits are expected to be paid before the Confirmed Offer is issued.
- Homestay fees are payable in advance for the period being booked; other components (tuition, administration, insurance) are billed as stated on the invoice.
- The Board of Trustees reviews and sets fees annually; invoices specify the exact amounts and due dates for each enrolment.

Payment methods and practical instructions
- Accepted payment channels: international bank transfer directly to the College account, and the Convera student payment platform (accepts bank transfer, credit/debit card, and certain eWallet options). Convera also provides exchange‑rate holding and a payment‑tracking service.
- Convera features: ability to pay in 140+ currencies, compare options, hold an exchange rate for a short period, and track payment status; refunds can be initiated through the platform where applicable.

Refund information and conditions
- Refunds before course start: fees will be refunded less an administration fee and any costs already incurred by the school; exact deductions depend on work already committed.
- Refunds after course start: fees are not refunded except in exceptional circumstances; such cases require written application to the Director of International Students and are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
- Guaranteed refund circumstances: full or partial refunds are provided if a student's visa is declined, if the College ceases to offer a suitable course, or if the College ceases to be a signatory to the Code of Practice.
- Homestay fee refunds: any balance of homestay funds is refunded to parents' bank accounts in full when the student signs out of the College.

Practical notes (payment timing and inclusions)
- Tuition figures shown above include school tuition, NCEA examination fees and textbooks for each subject where noted; they generally do not include uniform, laptop, personal travel, pocket money, sports fees or voluntary extra‑curricular costs.
- Exact invoice amounts, term dates and payment due dates are specified on the invoice issued with the offer and should be followed to secure placement and homestay allocations.
Academics

Rangitoto College teaches IB (DP) for students aged 13 to 18.

Curriculum
Rangitoto College offers a dual-pathway curriculum, combining NCEA with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). Year 11 Diploma replaced NCEA Level 1 in 2024. The IB Programme achieves a 95% pass rate, has multiple Top IB Scholar results, and 26% of the cohort (20 recipients) attained the Bilingual Diploma across seven language pairings. Rangitoto College continues to perform about 15% above the global IB average. The school also maintains NCEA for senior years alongside IB, providing two internationally recognised routes to tertiary study.

Exam Results
NZQA Scholarships reached 324 in 2024, including 32 at Outstanding. In 2025, 348 NZQA Scholarships were achieved, including 42 at Outstanding. The University Entrance (UE) rate is 80%. For 2025, top NZ scholarship reporting highlighted 348 passes and 42 Outstanding results.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have won scholarships to all New Zealand universities and a wide range of prestigious universities abroad, including Yale University, Princeton University, Stanford University, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, Imperial College, UC Berkeley, Washington State University, the University of Canberra, the University of Melbourne, MIT, Harvard Medical School, Cornell University, and New York State University.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) provides enrichment, extension, and accelerated study for the most able students.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit a completed enrolment form (including letter for host family, subjects, medical information). This enrolment form is part of the online application available at rangitoto.enrol.school.nz. 2. Provide a copy of the student's passport. 3. Provide a copy of the student's academic record. 4. Apply online at rangitoto.enrol.school.nz.

1. If accepted, Rangitoto College issues a Conditional Offer of Place and an invoice. Agents are sent two invoices: a net invoice that includes commission and a tax invoice that does not.

2. Fees can be paid online or at the bank; there is information about payment on the invoice and links to online payment methods on the International Fees page.

3. After the fees have been paid, the International office sends the Receipt and Confirmed Offer of Place.

4. The Confirmed Offer of Place is used to apply for a Student Visa through Immigration New Zealand.

Scholarships
The Scholarship Programme is part of the Curriculum: Scholarship Programme and challenges and inspires students to reach their full potential. Dedicated classes are built into the timetable to extend abilities and prepare students to excel in NZQA Scholarship exams and beyond. A scholarship room in the library provides a dedicated space for scholars to work individually or with peers.

Scholarship enrichment includes speakers, workshops, and real‑world insights; students intending to study abroad receive advice on entry requirements, scholarship applications, SATs, and interviews.

In Year 10, students begin to explore specialised subjects; in the senior years, the college offers a wide breadth of study with more than seventy subjects at Year 12 and twenty‑six Scholarship subjects at Year 13.

The school has achieved NZQA scholarship success, with a total of 348 Scholarships awarded in 2025, including 42 at outstanding level; premier awards and other scholarship recognitions are also noted.

Support for students aiming to study abroad includes guidance on entry requirements, scholarship applications, SATs, and interviews.
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