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 Year 11 Diploma

 2024 St Paul’s Diploma results
Achieved34%
Diploma with Distinction25%
Diploma with Honours35%

NCEA and University Entrance

 2025 St Paul’s Pass Rates2025 National Pass Rates2024 St Paul’s Pass Rates2023 St Paul’s Pass Rates
NCEA L2 (Yr 12)98%74%95%95%
NCEA L3 (Yr 13)97%71%95%89%
University Entrance85%52%82%78%

Cambridge International Examinations

St Paul’s offers Cambridge International qualifications in selected senior subjects.

Cambridge qualifications are recognised internationally by universities and employers and provide students with additional academic pathway options.

 2024 St Paul’s Pass Rate2023 St Paul’s Pass Rate2022 St Paul’s Pass Rate
AS (Year 12)95%95%93%

New Zealand Scholarship

New Zealand Scholarship examinations recognise the highest level of academic achievement in secondary school education.

St Paul’s students regularly achieve Scholarship success across a wide range of subjects, including Outstanding Scholarship endorsements.

 2025 St Paul’s2024 St Paul’s2023 St Paul’s
Scholarships55 3433
Outstanding515