At St Paul’s, academic excellence is recognised, supported, and celebrated.
The Senior School programme combines academic challenge, personalised pathways, and opportunities for students to prepare for tertiary study and future careers.
Students at St Paul’s can pursue both NCEA and Cambridge International pathways, supported by small class sizes and subject-specialist teachers.
Year 11 students complete the St Paul’s Diploma, which recognises achievement across:
Students who achieve more than 155 points from 192 available points receive an Academic Honours Badge.
The St Paul’s Diploma prepares students for senior academic pathways while encouraging participation across all areas of school life.
Students in Years 12 and 13 follow academic programmes designed to prepare them for tertiary study and future pathways.
Year 12
Students study:
Students may choose:
Students who achieve a grade point average of 75% or more across four subjects receive a Scholars’ Tie.
Year 13
Students typically study five subjects at NCEA Level 3. Scholarship Examinations are available for students seeking additional academic challenge and university scholarship opportunities.
St Paul’s has a strong record of success in New Zealand Scholarship examinations.
Students aiming for Scholarship receive:
Selected Year 12 and 13 students may join the Academic Scholarship Group, which develops:
The NCEA proposed changes align with our priorities. We look forward to continuing to provide a curriculum and assessment that deliver challenging and enriching experiences for every student. While changes will not impact the school until 2029, we will ensure students continue to be challenged to work hard while being supported by knowledgeable staff.