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Welcome to Rangitoto College, New Zealand’s largest secondary school. Rangitoto College is recognised locally and around the world for its academic excellence, sporting achievements, performing arts and for the quality of its young people. Our success comes from good leadership, highly qualified teachers, a strong curriculum and outstanding facilities combining to create a supportive and inspiring learning environment. Students enjoy our safe and culturally diverse school, developing their intellectual, emotional and social potential. We aim to develop creativity, social responsibility and leadership qualities in our students. Cultural activities in Visual Arts, Music, Dance and Drama are complemented by sporting excellence and overseas exchange visits. Our students excel in academic, sporting and cultural fields at local, national and international levels. Most students go on to university and professional careers. Every student of Rangitoto College will maximise their potential through the provision by the school of a world class education.

Founded in 1867, Wellington College is a progressive school for 21st-century boys (with a current roll of 1780) which values belonging and is connected to the past. We have a proud history of outstanding academic achievement and a record of national success in both sport and in the performing arts. The aspirations of Wellington College and its people are summarised through our COLL values. They provide a focus for our work as we serve others, develop leadership and care for each other as we learn together. The international student programme contributes to the diversity of our school community and generates additional funding for school projects and facilities on our beautiful, spacious city campus.