Superb location

Mount Maunganui College is located in New Zealand’s number one domestic tourist location, in a suburb of Tauranga (population 100,000). Tauranga is only 30 minutes by air from Auckland.

Affordable

Fees and living expenses at Mount Maunganui College are among the lowest in New Zealand. You can afford to study and enjoy life in Mount Maunganui.

Great subject choices

Golf, Marine Studies, MultiSport (Triathlon), and Outdoor Education – these courses are all available as part of your academic programme at Mount Maunganui College.

Living with a New Zealand family

Mount Maunganui is a popular place to live. We arrange high quality host families that will make sure that you enjoy living in Mount Maunganui.

English tuition

English (ESOL) classes are provided by fully qualified expert teachers in our purpose-built facility. We prepare our international students for tertiary study with NCEA and IELTS preparation courses.

Sports and club activities

Mount Maunganui College has a proud record of national success in surfing, athletics and cross-country. All major sports are offered. Performing arts and music, drama and debating also thrive at Mount Maunganui College. All international students are encouraged to become involved in sports and cultural activities. Join in and enjoy yourself!

International mix of nationalities

Mount Maunganui College is a modern coeducational high school with a total roll of 1100. We are happy to host about 45 international students from all parts of the world, including Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, US and Vietnam.

Academic pathways

When you graduate from Mount Maunganui College you can move on to tertiary education at polytechnic or university. Our top students enter prestigious universities in New Zealand and overseas.