Macleans College

Auckland, New Zealand

  • Day School

  • 1980

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • NCEA

School History & Details

Macleans College is a co-educational public high school in Auckland's Eastern Beach. The MacLean family inspired the school's name. Robert and Every Maclean emigrated from Scotland to New Zealand. The family cultivated the property near Howick, where the school is now located, as well as the neighboring government-controlled reserves. The school was founded in 1980 by then-Governor General Sir David Beattie with a student body of 199. Colin Prentice was the inaugural principal, who eventually became the head of World Vision in New Zealand, and was succeeded by his deputy, Allan McDonald, in 1989. 

    School Values

    "To provide high-quality education and development opportunities to our community's youth, ensuring that they are well-prepared for further education, accepting societal obligations, and working in an international setting."

School Achievements

Achievements

A Macleans College student has qualified for the finals of the Aotearoa New Zealand Spelling Bee.  A Macleans College musician has advanced to the finals of a songwriting competition. Junior section winner of the New Zealand Physics and Mathematics Competition Finalists at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Case Competition on a national level A Macleans College student has won silver at the International Biology Olympiad.  
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

A silver medal was awarded at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Judo Tournament.  Best results at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Climbing Championships In New Zealand, badminton teams finish first and third.  At the National Secondary School Fencing Championships, silver and bronze medals were won. Macleans College finished third in the Showquest National Final.  At the 2021 KBB Music Festival, gold, silver, and bronze will be awarded.  
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

1. Jacinda Ardern awarded Yang Fan with the Prime Minister's Award for Academic Excellence. Among the NZQA Premier Award winners, he was recognized for having attained the greatest overall level of academic proficiency.  2. Maggie Xian was named New Zealand's Top Art Design Scholar in honor of her NCEA Level 3 Art Design entry.  3. Ella Chen's art was included in the NZQA Top Art exhibition in 202.  4. Andrea was the first New Zealander to be chosen to compete in Karate at the Tokyo Olympic Games.  5. Jimmy Zheng won the Auckland Golf stroke play and match play championships, which were held at Howick Golf Course.  

School Information

Macleans College facilities include a variety of physical places that are necessary for students' general functioning and well-being. Classrooms with current technology, laboratories for hands-on lear...View moreView Less

Steven Hargreaves

Link

+64 9 535 2620

2 Macleans Road, Eastern Beach, Auckland 2012, New Zealand

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

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

Get Admission Assistance

Explore schools that match not only your academic interests but also your lifestyle, financial needs, and long-term goals. With personalized guidance, identify institutions that offer the right support, resources, and community to help you thrive. Navigate the admissions process confidently and find a school that feels like home—a place where you can grow, connect, and prepare for a successful future.