FAQ's
What is the focus of the school?
How does the school view “achievement”?
What external examinations are offered?
What subjects are taught at Diocesan?
What extra curricular activities are offered at Diocesan?
What are your typical class sizes?
How many students at Diocesan?
At which levels can students join Diocesan?
What are the additional costs?
Where to from here?
What is the focus of the school?
Excellent academic focus
Strong pastoral care and values focus
Strong Christian focus
Centres of excellence including specific performing arts and sporting arts activities
Development of and support for the all round student with individualised teaching programmes and encouragement of a broad record of participation and achievement
Strong education ethos directed to enhance the EQ and IQ of each individual student
How does the school view “achievement”?
At Diocesan there is a climate in which achievement and success are celebrated and acclaimed. The students and school family take pride in supporting the achievements of others.
What external examinations are offered?
The choice of:
(1) NCEA which includes levels 1 to 3 and Scholarship. Diocesan students achieve at the highest levels of NCEA.
(2) International Baccalaureate. This is a challenging two year Diploma course which is accepted by leading universities world wide, and in New Zealand, as a university entrance qualification.
What subjects are taught a Diocesan?
An expansive variety of subjects are offered so that our students have choice. Students can choose subjects that meet their needs, their abilities and their interests. Amongst others, these include: English, Mathematics, Sciences, Geography, History, 6 languages from year 7 up, Music, Drama, a variety of Technology subjects, a variety of Art subjects, Religious Education, Physical Education and Business Information and Management subjects.
What extra curricular activities are offered at Diocesan?
Extra curricular activities are of major importance in the Diocesan programme. Students are actively encouraged to participate.
There are many orchestras, choirs and music groups that all perform to a very high level and often win their competitions. Also available are Drama, Debating, Stage Challenge, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Gifted and Talented Programmes, Debating, Chess, Theatre Sports and more.
Thirty seven different sports are offered. Many teams are fielded in most of these sports and our top teams perform to Championship level regularly.
What are your typical class sizes?
Junior (Years 1 - 6) 20 to 26
Secondary (Years 7 - 13) 28 or less
How many students at Diocesan?
In the Secondary School i.e. year 9 to year 13 there are 890 pupils.
There are around 1600 students in the whole school.
At which levels can students join Diocesan?
Diocesan School accepts applications throughout the year at all levels and will accept students into the school at any time where it is possible.
Major entry points are:
New Entrants, Year 1, Year 4, Year 7, Year 9, Year 11 and any other levels where positions exist.
What are the additional costs?
Notebook computers which cost approximately NZ$3600 are required from year 8 up. It is strongly recommended that notebooks are purchased through the school. The insurance, support and software provided ensure user friendly usage and unparalleled opportunities for students.
Other costs are similar to those incurred in most secondary schools. Uniform, camp fees, stationery, school trips, extra curricular activities and some subjects e.g. photography require additional costs.
The Old Girls’ League runs the Uniform Shop and is the exclusive stockist of the Diocesan School uniform. The shop is situated in the School grounds next to the Sports Centre. Click here for School uniform information.
Where to from here?
Please submit your application and we will take care of the process on receipt of your application.
For further information please contact us:
Admissions
Diocesan School for Girls
Clyde Street
Epsom, Auckland
Tel: +64 9 520 0221
Fax: +64 9 520 9370