CURRICULUM overview

Developing
future leaders
in thought and action

One school, one community: St. Peter’s offers a progressive educational pathway from Year 7 to 13, with each year meaningfully building upon the one before it, offering our students a true sense of purpose in their learning.

Through our commitment to a broad and challenging curriculum, we support students in the pursuit of their unique potential. Our dedicated educators guide students in developing creative problem solving, learning strategies and critical thinking that set them up for limitless, life-long learning. As part of this, we embrace the evolving role of technology and the creative potential it opens up for our students.

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Two students in St. Peter's School uniforms engage in a discussion with a teacher, using a laptop for collaborative learning. The image captures the school's supportive educational environment, highlighting student-teacher interaction and academic engagement.

Inspiring Holistic Growth for Future Leaders

It is our belief in activating the mind, body and spirit of our young people that defines our collective success, enabling students of all abilities and talents to achieve through a more holistic educational environment. Our consistent academic results and the achievements of St. Peter’s alumni are testament to this.

Our commitment is to inspire today’s learners to become tomorrow’s leaders, helping every student maximise their full potential and flourish through self-discovery and personal excellence.

Academic
pathways

NCEA

St. Peter’s offers dual-educational pathways through a choice of NCEA or International Baccalaureate qualifications, blending the best of traditional and progressive teaching curriculum to inspire curiosity, critical thinking and real-world learning.

With diverse subject options and flexible course structures, students can tailor their studies to align with their future goals, or explore their curiosities and interests in a range of subjects for a well-rounded education.

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A student at St. Peter's School focuses intently while working on a woodworking project in the design technology workshop, showcasing hands-on learning and practical skills development within the school's innovative educational environment.

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International
Baccalaureate

Our commitment to a visionary, transformative student-centred education means St. Peter’s is proudly the only school in New Zealand’s central North Island to offer the world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma for Years 12 and 13, alongside the NCEA.

Whichever pathway they choose, all St. Peter’s students will confidently move forward in the world with the skills, understanding and aspiration they need to pursue global opportunities and make a difference in their chosen careers and communities.

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