Scots College New Zealand

Focus

Creating all-round character

Day fees 2024/2025

$12,300–$27,800

Boarding fees 2024/2025

$23,900–$41,000

Pupils

1,125

Ages

5–18

Spear’s Review

Although proud of its history, including its traditional pipe band, Scots College is focused on the future and values international education, offering the IB programme all the way through, as well as the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). It was founded in 1916 and became fully co-educational in 2021.

The college motto is virtutem paret doctrina – ‘let education build all-round character’. The school is committed to exploring and developing student potential, both inside and outside the classroom, across academia, sport, culture, service and spirituality.

Scots College welcomes students from all religions and cultures; as a Presbyterian school it sustains strong relationships with the community and with the Presbyterian Church.

University and college destinations

Scots College New Zealand has a strong track record of preparing students for university both domestically and internationally. Each year, over 90% of Scots College students progress to universities in New Zealand and around the world.

Head teacher

Graeme Yule has been the headmaster of Scots College New Zealand since joining in 2007. 

Admissions

When considering applications, Scots College takes into account, among other factors, a student’s character; their academic, arts and sporting achievements; whether they have a family connection to the college; and length of time they have been pre-enrolled.

Accessibility

Wellington International Airport: 5 minutes

Location

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