St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Composite · Private : Fully Registered
- Year levels
- not reported
- Total roll
- 1,643
- Enrolment zone
- No
- Gender
- Girls School
Where is it, and how do I get in touch?
- Address
- 122 Market Road, Epsom, Auckland
- Territorial authority
- Albert-Eden Local Board Area
- Phone
- 09-5204159
- information@stcuthberts.school.nz
- Directions
- Get directions
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What would the day look like?
The practical things this school states on its own website — the hours, the uniform, the term dates, and how children get there. These are the school’s own words, not the Ministry’s record and not ERO’s.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- Uniform
- Required
We do need all new families to purchase their uniform in person to ensure sizing is accurate.
- Required
- Where to buy the uniform
- https://shop.stcuthberts.school.nz/
Families with students currently at the College can purchase through the [online shop](https://shop.stcuthberts.school.nz/) or visit the shop during the hours outlined below.
- https://shop.stcuthberts.school.nz/
- Term dates
- Term 1, 2026: Thursday 29 January (Year 0-13) - Thursday 2 April
| Term 1 begins | Thursday 29 January (Year 0–13) | | Mid-Term Break | Monday 16 March | | Term 1 ends | Thursday 2 April |
Year stated as2026
- Term 2, 2026: Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July
| Term 2 begins | Monday 20 April | | Staff Only Day | Friday 19 June | | Term 2 ends | Friday 3 July |
Year stated as2026
- Term 3, 2026: Monday 27 July - Thursday 24 September (term 3 ends for students)
| Term 3 begins | Monday 27 July | | Staff Only Day | Monday 31 August | | Term 3 ends for students | Thursday 24 September |
Year stated as2026
- Term 4, 2026: Monday 12 October - Friday 4 December
| Term 4 begins | Monday 12 October | | Staff Only Day (Year 7–13 only) | Friday 13 November | | Term 4 ends | Friday 4 December |
Year stated as2026
- Term 1, 2027: Thursday 28 January - Friday 9 April
| Term 1 begins | Thursday 28 January | | Mid-Term Break | Monday 22 February | | Term 1 ends | Friday 9 April |
Year stated as2027
- Term 2, 2027: Tuesday 27 April - Friday 2 July
| Term 2 begins | Tuesday 27 April (due to ANZAC Day observed on Monday 26 April) | | Staff Only Day | Friday 4 June | | Term 2 ends | Friday 2 July |
Year stated as2027
- Term 3, 2027: Tuesday 27 July - Thursday 23 September
| Term 3 begins | Tuesday 27 July | | Term 3 ends | Thursday 23 September |
Year stated as2027
- Term 4, 2027: Monday 11 October - Tuesday 7 December
| Term 4 begins | Monday 11 October | | Staff Only Day (Years 7-13 Only) | Friday 12 November | | Term 4 ends | Tuesday 7 December |
Year stated as2027
- Term 1, 2026: Thursday 29 January (Year 0-13) - Thursday 2 April
- Getting there
- Well serviced by public transport, public school buses, and buses privately arranged by St Cuthbert’s in some areas (green routes on the map plus the Devonport bus).
is centrally-located in Epsom (122 Market Road, Epsom – [View on Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/LgX1pVaDwuqx5wyU7)) and well serviced by public transport, public school buses (coloured routes below that are not green) and buses privately arranged by St Cuthbert’s in some areas (green routes on map below plus the Devonport bus)
- Well serviced by public transport, public school buses, and buses privately arranged by St Cuthbert’s in some areas (green routes on the map plus the Devonport bus).
What does the school say about itself?
Quoted, not summarised. Every school describes itself well, so this is here to be read as the school’s own case rather than as a finding — and a school that states nothing simply has no row.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- In their words
- Building on our rich legacy, our vision is to nurture, educate and enable young women who are curious, confident and compassionate. As they step beyond our green gates, these remarkable individuals will possess the knowledge, integrity, and aspiration to shape a better world.
- International students
- Accepted, as stated
We warmly welcome international students from Year 1-13 to join St Cuthbert’s. We are proud that our St Cuthbert’s community reflects the diverse cultural makeup of New Zealand.
- Accepted, as stated
What is on offer beyond the classroom?
The sports, arts, clubs and groups this school names on its own website. Not a complete list of what any school offers, and not a count — a school that names more here has written more down, which is not the same as doing more.
Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.
- On offer
- Chinese
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Filipino
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Indian
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Japanese
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Kapa Haka
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Korean
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Mongolian
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Samoan
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Sri Lankan
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Thai
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Tibetan
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Tongan
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Turkish
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Vietnamese
We have a range of senior cultural groups including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Kapa Haka, Korean, Mongolian, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Scottish
The Diversity Stage at Polyfest features twelve additional St Cuthbert’s cultural groups: Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Scottish, Sri Lankan, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
- Pōfiafia
Pōfiafia is our annual celebration of cultural diversity and heritage, showcasing performances from our 16 student cultural groups
- Polyfest
St Cuthbert’s proudly participates in Polyfest, Auckland’s premier cultural celebration
- Years 5–6 musical
We offer a dedicated Years 5–6 musical (new for 2025), a Year 7–8 musical production, and our Senior Musical for Years 9–13.
- Year 7–8 musical production
We offer a dedicated Years 5–6 musical (new for 2025), a Year 7–8 musical production, and our Senior Musical for Years 9–13.
- Senior Musical for Years 9–13
We offer a dedicated Years 5–6 musical (new for 2025), a Year 7–8 musical production, and our Senior Musical for Years 9–13.
- Year 7 and 8 Jazz Dance Troupe
For our junior students, we have a dedicated Year 7 and 8 Jazz Dance Troupe, while “The Company,” our prestigious contemporary dance ensemble for Years 9-13, creates stunning performances for festivals and showcases throughout the year.
- “The Company,” our prestigious contemporary dance ensemble for Years 9-13
For our junior students, we have a dedicated Year 7 and 8 Jazz Dance Troupe, while “The Company,” our prestigious contemporary dance ensemble for Years 9-13, creates stunning performances for festivals and showcases throughout the year.
- Showquest
Our dancers participate in various competitive events, with Showquest being a particular highlight.
- The Annual Dance Showcase
The Annual Dance Showcase held in Clouston Hall is another key event, featuring performances from all our dance troupes and NCEA Dance students.
- annual Instrumental Showcase Concert
The annual Instrumental Showcase Concert in Clouston Hall is a highlight of the school calendar.
- Saints Alive, our premier choir
Saints Alive, our premier choir, regularly participates in the Big Sing Auckland Competition and National Finale, and received a Gold Award in 2023.
- Big Sing Auckland Competition
Saints Alive, our premier choir, regularly participates in the Big Sing Auckland Competition and National Finale, and received a Gold Award in 2023.
- KBB Music Festival
Our instrumental groups consistently gain recognition in competitions like the KBB Music Festival and Tauranga Jazz Festival.
- Tauranga Jazz Festival
Our instrumental groups consistently gain recognition in competitions like the KBB Music Festival and Tauranga Jazz Festival.
- Drama Club
Students passionate about drama can develop their skills through Drama Club, Theatresports, and Shakespeare performances.
- Theatresports
Students passionate about drama can develop their skills through Drama Club, Theatresports, and Shakespeare performances.
- St Cuthbert’s Shakespeare Soiree
Over 250 students participate annually in the St Cuthbert’s Shakespeare Soiree.
- Cycling
From individual pursuits like Cycling, Athletics, and Swimming to team sports including Rowing, Football, Hockey, Netball, and Water Polo
- Athletics
From individual pursuits like Cycling, Athletics, and Swimming to team sports including Rowing, Football, Hockey, Netball, and Water Polo
- Swimming
From individual pursuits like Cycling, Athletics, and Swimming to team sports including Rowing, Football, Hockey, Netball, and Water Polo
- Rowing
From individual pursuits like Cycling, Athletics, and Swimming to team sports including Rowing, Football, Hockey, Netball, and Water Polo
- Football
From individual pursuits like Cycling, Athletics, and Swimming to team sports including Rowing, Football, Hockey, Netball, and Water Polo
- Hockey
From individual pursuits like Cycling, Athletics, and Swimming to team sports including Rowing, Football, Hockey, Netball, and Water Polo
- Netball
From individual pursuits like Cycling, Athletics, and Swimming to team sports including Rowing, Football, Hockey, Netball, and Water Polo
- Water Polo
From individual pursuits like Cycling, Athletics, and Swimming to team sports including Rowing, Football, Hockey, Netball, and Water Polo
- Orienteering
We are currently one of the top secondary schools for Hockey, Waterpolo, Orienteering, Athletics and Cross Country.
- Cross Country
We are currently one of the top secondary schools for Hockey, Waterpolo, Orienteering, Athletics and Cross Country.
- Chinese
Who goes here?
Ethnicity breakdown of the total roll, shown as context. Not ranked, and not compared against any average.
- European
- 770
- Māori
- 54
- Pacific
- 81
- Asian
- 771
- MELAA
- 15
- Other
- 18
- International
- 24
Roll by year level and age
Shown as context, not ranked, not compared to any average. As at 30 June 2026, from the same annual return as the roll count above.
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 01 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 37 |
| Year 02 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 37 |
| Year 03 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 40 |
| Year 04 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 51 |
| Year 05 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 64 |
| Year 06 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 84 |
| Year 07 | 5 | 6 | 68 | 1 | 5 | 77 | 0 | 156 |
| Year 08 | 3 | 4 | 79 | 0 | 4 | 74 | 0 | 160 |
| Year 09 | 9 | 13 | 92 | 1 | 2 | 96 | 3 | 208 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 17 | 93 | 3 | 1 | 82 | 4 | 201 |
| Year 11 | 8 | 13 | 96 | 0 | 2 | 91 | 3 | 204 |
| Year 12 | 10 | 15 | 76 | 2 | 1 | 104 | 9 | 205 |
| Year 13+ | 4 | 11 | 80 | 1 | 4 | 88 | 7 | 180 |
| Total | 54 | 85 | 739 | 11 | 31 | 752 | 28 | 1627 |
| Māori | Pacific | Asian | MELAA | Other | European/ Pākehā | International students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 05 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 38 |
| Age 06 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 33 |
| Age 07 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 43 |
| Age 08 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 48 |
| Age 09 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 58 |
| Age 10 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 82 |
| Age 11 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 1 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 133 |
| Age 12 | 4 | 5 | 85 | 0 | 4 | 79 | 0 | 170 |
| Age 13 | 6 | 11 | 90 | 1 | 2 | 90 | 1 | 196 |
| Age 14 | 9 | 16 | 91 | 3 | 2 | 81 | 5 | 199 |
| Age 15 | 9 | 12 | 88 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 3 | 194 |
| Age 16 | 8 | 13 | 79 | 1 | 2 | 102 | 4 | 197 |
| Age 17 | 6 | 14 | 79 | 1 | 4 | 96 | 10 | 197 |
| Age 18 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 39 |
| Total | 54 | 85 | 739 | 11 | 31 | 752 | 28 | 1627 |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0
Academic results
Percentage with NCEA level 1 or above — 2025
96.2%
| St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) | 96.2% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 90.1% |
| Composite (Year 1-15) | 91.4% |
| Private: Fully Reg. | 96.8% |
| New Zealand | 85.2% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 96.2% |
|---|---|
| Male | Not applicable |
| Māori | 83.3% |
| Pacific | 100% |
| Asian | 96.4% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 97.8% |
| Total | 96.2% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 1 data (2023-2025)
Percentage with NCEA level 2 or above — 2025
94.6%
| St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) | 94.6% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 85.3% |
| Composite (Year 1-15) | 86% |
| Private: Fully Reg. | 95% |
| New Zealand | 77.8% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 94.6% |
|---|---|
| Male | Not applicable |
| Māori | 83.3% |
| Pacific | 100% |
| Asian | 95.2% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 95.6% |
| Total | 94.6% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 2 data (2023-2025)
Percentage with NCEA level 3 or above — 2025
93%
| St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) | 93% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 71.7% |
| Composite (Year 1-15) | 71.7% |
| Private: Fully Reg. | 88.7% |
| New Zealand | 59% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 93% |
|---|---|
| Male | Not applicable |
| Māori | 66.7% |
| Pacific | 100% |
| Asian | 94% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 94.5% |
| Total | 93% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 3 data (2023-2025)
Percentage with VP Award — 2025
19.5%
| St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) | 19.5% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 14.6% |
| Composite (Year 1-15) | 16% |
| Private: Fully Reg. | 12.1% |
| New Zealand | 14.1% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 19.5% |
|---|---|
| Male | Not applicable |
| Māori | 33.3% |
| Pacific | 18.2% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 29.7% |
| Total | 19.5% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison Vocational Pathway data (2023-2025)
Retention
Percentage staying until at least 17th birthday — 2025
95.7%
| St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) | 95.7% |
|---|---|
| Auckland Region | 88.9% |
| Composite (Year 1-15) | 86.6% |
| Private: Fully Reg. | 95% |
| New Zealand | 83% |
Trend and demographic breakdown
| Female | 95.7% |
|---|---|
| Male | Not applicable |
| Māori | 83.3% |
| Pacific | 100% |
| Asian | 95.2% |
| MELAA | Too few to report |
| Other | Too few to report |
| European/Pākehā | 97.8% |
| Total | 95.7% |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison trend data (2023-2025)
— 2024
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 1: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education one year after leaving school (2022-2024 leaver cohorts)
— 2023
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education two years after leaving school (2021-2023 leaver cohorts)
— 2024
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 1: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education one year after leaving school (2022-2024 leaver cohorts)
— 2023
not reported
| Female | not reported |
|---|---|
| Male | not reported |
| Māori | not reported |
| Pacific | not reported |
| Asian | not reported |
| MELAA | not reported |
| Other | not reported |
| European/Pākehā | not reported |
| Total | not reported |
Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education two years after leaving school (2021-2023 leaver cohorts)
About the school
- Equity Index (EQI)
- not applicable
- Boarding
- Yes
- Language of instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Urban / rural
- Major urban area
- Date opened
- 31 January 1915
The Equity Index is used by the Ministry to allocate equity funding. It describes the socio-economic barriers a school’s students face, not how good the school is. How the Equity Index works
What did ERO find?
The Education Review Office reviews every school and publishes what it finds in full. We quote ERO’s report here, section by section, in ERO’s own words and order, and link to it. We do not summarise a report, pick a line out of one, or turn one into a score. How ERO reviews schools
- Reports ERO holds
- 2
- Last reviewed
- 6 August 2025
- Latest report
- St Cuthbert's College (Epsom) August 2025
- Report type
- not reported
- Board assurance
- not reported
What this report states about the school
As stated in ERO’s report of 6 August 2025 — not necessarily the position now. Each line quotes the sentence it came from.
- International students
- true
The school is a signatory provider to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
- true
Read the full report on ero.govt.nz →
All 2 reports ERO holds for this school
ERO reviews a school every few years — around four years between reviews is the usual cycle — so an older date here reflects where a school sits in that cycle, not how it is doing.
Source: Education Review Office, CC BY 4.0.
Roll date: 30 June 2026 (2026).