St Cuthbert's College is a IB school in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 1915. Annual tuition ranges from $16,775 to $38,484 USD.
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Scholarships Available
General Scholarships include General Excellence, Boarding and Performing Arts categories. Performing Arts Scholarship covers up to 50% of tuition; Kathleen Goulding Old Girls' Association Scholarship up to 75%; Margaret Beale Scholarship up to 100%. Boarding Scholarships cover up to 100% of boarding fees for Year 9 and up to 50% for Year 11 (tuition not included). Endeavour Scholarships award up to four places per year for Māori and/or Pasifika students entering Year 7 or Year 9, starting at 25% of tuition and rising to 100% with demonstrated financial need. Selection involves English and Mathematics exams and interviews. Applications for 2027 entry closed 27 March 2026, with scholarship exams on 22 April 2026 and interviews in late May 2026.
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About
St Cuthbert's College is a private, all-girls secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand, authorized as an IB World School since April 2009. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme with instruction in English and provides mixed day and boarding facilities. Students pursue a comprehensive curriculum spanning mathematics, sciences, languages, and humanities with a strong focus on university preparation and career counseling.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
All-girls day and boarding school with approximately 1,700 students aged 5–18 across multiple campuses including the Epsom site and the Kahunui outdoor learning campus. Offers both the IB Diploma and a bespoke curriculum including NCEA. Consistently achieves 97–99% University Entrance rates with a 100% IB pass rate. Junior School features a Structured Literacy Approach with specialist teaching; Senior School includes a distinctive Year 10 Kahunui residential outdoor experience. Strong community built around Parents & Friends, an Old Girls' Association and an active alumni network.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Boarding Years 9-13 | NZD 13,181~$ 8,037 |
| Years 0-6 (NZ Resident) | NZD 16,775~$ 10,229 |
| Years 7-13 (NZ Resident) | NZD 19,242~$ 11,733 |
| Kahunui Year 10 (one-off) | NZD 2,135~$ 1,302 |
| Years 0-6 (International) | NZD 33,550~$ 20,457 |
| Years 7-13 (International) | NZD 38,484~$ 23,466 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: NZ$27,500 - 63,088. Application fee: $195.
Admissions Process
- 1Families make an initial enquiry; the Admissions Team guides them through the process and gets to know each student and family. An online application form is available when ready. The school welcomes girls at every year level in both the Junior and Senior Schools, with boarding available from Year 9. International students from Years 1–13 are welcomed.
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Boarding Life
Three boarding houses—Melrose, Dunblane and Elgin—accommodate over 100 girls in Years 9–13, with each house tailored to specific year levels. The Violet Wood Dining Hall serves as the community dining hub. The Melrose House outdoor area hosts summer BBQs. Boarding fees are NZD 21,608 per year.
Over 100 girls from Years 9–13 live in three boarding houses—Melrose, Dunblane and Elgin—each tailored to the needs of different year levels as students progress through senior school. The boarding community is located at the Epsom campus in Auckland.
Student Life
The college has three boarding houses—Melrose, Dunblane and Elgin—accommodating different year levels as students progress through Years 9–13.
Uniform is available exclusively from the on-campus Black Watch House shop (lower ground floor, Robertson Building), via online or in-person purchase. New students must be fitted in person. Compulsory items vary by year group and include blazer, tunic, shirts, ties, PE kit, shoes and selected sportswear.
The Violet Wood Dining Hall is the heart of the boarding community, offering shared breakfast, lunch and dinner. A hot lunch option is provided with salad, smoothies and wraps; a smoothie bar is available; summer BBQs are held in the Melrose House outdoor area.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A dedicated Wellbeing Centre staffed by a psychologist, counsellors, Deans, nurses and mental health practitioners supports students' mental, physical and emotional health from enrolment through graduation. The programme focuses on resilience, coping strategies and healthy relationships. Year 7 Homerooms and Vertical Tutor Groups from Year 8 onward provide structured pastoral care and social development support.
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School Background
private