King's College

Auckland, New Zealand

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1896

  • $ 34.7K-48.8K

    • British

School History & Details

The King's College was established in 1896 by Graham Bruce, often informally referred to simply as King's, and in New Zealand is an independent secondary boarding and day school. Over 1000 pupils it educates, aged 13 to 18 years. A single-gender boys school King's was originally but since 1980 King's has admitted girls in the Sixth and Seventh forms (Years 12 and 13), and since 2016 in the Fifth form (Year 11). In Remuera, Auckland King's was originally situated on the site now occupied by King's School, Remuera, in 1922 to its present site in the South Auckland suburb of Ōtāhuhu the school moved.

The Anglican church; the Anglican Bishop of Auckland the school has strong links, and the school's Board Of Governors and the Dean of Auckland are permanent members. The College is a member of the Round Square group. In 2021 King's celebrated its 125th anniversary, while in 2020 the 40th anniversary of girls attending King's was celebrated.

The school's stated aim is to provide the best all-round education possible.

    School Values

  • The pursuit of learning
  • Internationalism
  • Democracy
  • Spirit of adventure
  • Leadership
  • Commitment to service
  • Spirituality
School Achievements

Achievements

The King's College has a history of academic excellence. Here are some of the school's academic achievements:- 1. NCEA and CIE: According to the Education Review Office, King's College students achieve high levels of academic success in the National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). 2. Cambridge Learner Awards: In 2020, King's College students were recognized for their success in Cambridge examinations. 3. Australian Mathematics and NZ Economics Competitions: Wells Yuan, a Year 13 student at King's College, received a High Distinction in these competitions and placed 9th in the 2022 North Island Senior Division. 4. IMO: A large proportion of King's students attend the New Zealand training camp for the International Mathematical Olympiad, one of the most prestigious academic competitions for high school students in the world, etc.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

In the 1A Rugby Competition, King's College competes and has won 16 times, most recently in 2019. In New Zealand schoolboy rugby the annual King's College v Auckland Grammar School rugby game is one of the oldest rivalries. In consecutive years between 2009 and 2011 the King's 1st XI Cricket team won the Gillette Cup, producing notable cricketers with the most recent being Tim Southee. Here are some other non-academic achievements of King's College:- 1. Rugby: A student was selected for the Auckland representative rugby team in 2006–2007. 2. Obstacle course: The 2021 King's Collegian included a 25-obstacle course, including a 4-meter wall, cargo net, and barbed-wire crawl. 3. Original story: The King's College shared an original story on Facebook about Wednesday Addams etc.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

The esteemed King's College boasts a distinguished list of alumni who have excelled in various fields. From successful entrepreneurs to influential leaders, King's College alumni reflect the institution's commitment to fostering excellence and shaping individuals who contribute significantly to their communities and the world at large. Some alumni of King's College in Auckland, New Zealand include:- 1. Pita Alatini: All Blacks rugby player. 2. Teariki Ben-Nicholas: Rugby player for the Highlanders. 3. James Bevin: First-class cricketer. 4. Daniel Braid: 2002–03 All. 5. Levi Gwynne: Selected to play for the NZ U18 Sevens team. 6. Luca Fuller: Selected to play for the NZ U18 Sevens team. Other alumni of King's College include:- 1. Douglas Rivers Bagnall. 2. Ted Baker (chemist). 3. Brett Baudinet. 4. John Percy Bayly. 5. Jamie Beaton. 6. Jack Body etc.

School Information

The King's College offers a variety of facilities, including:- 1. Library. 2. Kitchen and cool store. 3. Training rooms. 4. Bathroom and shower facilities. 5. Chapel. 6. Community se...View moreView Less

Round Square group.

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Mr. Simon Lamb.

Link

+64 9 276 0600

Golf Avenue, ?t?huhu, Auckland 1640, New Zealand

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • History
  • Geography
  • Accounting
  • Physical Education
  • French
  • Drama
  • Marine Science
  • English
  • Music

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