Heretaunga College is situated in Upper Hutt, Wellington. The school is ideally located within an urban environment, in easy distance to a major, attractive city and close to New Zealand’s great outdoors. People love living in Wellington, with its strong emphasis on the arts, its natural beauty, and wide range of activities.

The college’s successful academic record reflects a strong emphasis on learning and high expectations on student achievement. Staff are hard working, caring and committed to students, providing attractive and stimulating learning environments.

Our special focus is on ensuring that each student feels that they belong, is receiving a high quality education, and is being well cared for.

Heretaunga College Offers Students

A caring, student focused learning environment
A place where it is ok to have fun
Teachers that care
Well equipped classrooms and facilities
English language learning personalised to individual student need
A wide range of subjects, details on website
A large campus with expansive grounds
A wide variety of homestays including urban and rural options
Strong local student interest in overseas students ensuring a warm welcome and that friendships are quickly established.

Academic Programme

The school prepares students from Year 9 to Year 13, (aged 12 to 18), for the New Zealand national qualifications (NCEA) at levels 1,2 and 3. IELTS and TOEFL are available.

Extra Curricular Programme

Heretaunga College students are involved in horse riding, golf, soccer, rugby, netball, basketball, badminton, volleyball, hockey, skiing, mountain biking, athletics, cricket, tennis, dragon boating, martial arts, drama, music, debating, dance and much more.

Participation by overseas students is encouraged.

Student Welfare

Heretaunga College prides itself on maintaining a close relationship between school and home. We look after your child as if they were our child. Our international student programme is designed to ensure that students have a great time but always with an emphasis on being safe. The Principal, Dean of International Students, Homestay Co-ordinator and International Secretary, meet weekly and ensure that all students are having their needs met.

Student Endorsement

Our international students love learning in our school so much that they frequently do not want to go home. 80% of six month students try to extend their stay.

‘This school keeps getting better and better’ Laura, Yr 10 Prizegiving Speech