Dilworth Senior Campus

Auckland, New Zealand

  • Boarding School

  • 1906

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • NCEA

School History & Details

Dilworth School was established by the terms of the will of Irish-born James Dilworth, an early Auckland farmer and businessman who died in 1894. The endowment was intended to support a boarding school for boys from good families whose circumstances may hinder them from reaching their full potential. His incredible legacy has provided over 5,000 boys with a life-changing scholarship that includes free tuition, boarding, uniforms, sports expenses, and music tuition over a century later. Dilworth has three campuses in Auckland: the Junior Campus houses our Year 7 and 8 students, the Senior Campus houses Years 9 to 13, and all of the students visit our Mangatwhiri Campus annually for varied lengths.  Supporting the overall growth of the student is an essential component of the Dilworth experience. Students are provided with a wide range of options, as well as a solid pastoral care system and high-quality instruction. The modern boarding school environment is an excellent setting for pupils to develop relationships and rapport. The sense of belonging and oneness is palpable. Dilworth is a Christian institution. The Christian faith pervades all aspects of educational life.

 

    School Values

  • Respect
  • Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Service
  • Compassion
School Achievements

Achievements

Their academic achievements are exceptional. In 2021, all of their pupils will have completed NCEA Level 3.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Dilworth's most popular sport is rugby. For years, the school's first XV had been one of the strongest teams in the Auckland 1B Championship, winning 49 of 52 games since 2011 and reaching seven finals since 2000.  The college's first XV had a promising season in 2017, starting with a 27-13 away win against Liston College. The next weekend, Dilworth pulled off one of the biggest surprises in 1A history, defeating Mount Albert Grammar, the 2016 National Champions and 2017 World Championship silver medalists, 20-15. The victory drew national attention to the college and propelled Dilworth to the top of the 1A standings for the first time in school history.  The school's basketball program has also had success, defeating some of the country's top programs to finish as finalists in the Auckland Premier League in both 2007 and 2008. 
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

David Aloua – professional boxer James Arlidge – Japan international, professional rugby union player Michael Bassett – Cabinet Minister in the Parliament of New Zealand Sir David Beattie –14th Governor-General of New Zealand Colin Cole (1931–1987) - fashion designer Inga Finau (born 1994) - professional rugby union player Grayson Hart – Scotland international and professional rugby union player Jarrad Hoeata – All-Black and professional rugby union player Riki Hoeata – professional rugby union player Fin Hoeata – professional rugby union player Jason Hoyte – actor and radio DJ Harry Lapwood OBE (1915 – 2007) - soldier and a National Party politician. Brendhan Lovegrove – comedian Mike Moore – 34th Prime Minister of New Zealand and 6th Director-General of the World Trade Organization Mark Petrie – film composer Toni Pulu – professional rugby union player Elwyn Richardson QSO (1925 – 2012) - educator Jami-Lee Ross – Member of Parliament for Botany  Samson Setu (born 1994) - bass-baritone opera singer Angus Ta'avao – All-Black and professional rugby union player Shane Young (born 1993) - mixed martial artist

School Information

Dilworth School is a modern and well-equipped campus that promotes a vibrant and fulfilling educational environment. The campus includes cutting-edge classrooms, advanced scientific and computer labor...View moreView Less

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Tom Murdoch

Link

+64 9 523 1060

2 Erin Street, Epsom, Auckland 1051, New Zealand

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Mathematics
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Science
  • Social Sciences
  • English
  • Foreign Languages

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