One of our school values is “whanaungatanga” which means ‘a caring community’. We are well known for our inclusive culture where we actively embrace diversity. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds in terms of ethnicity, nationality, ability and disability, prior learning and socio-economic status. Everybody has the opportunity to succeed; Welcome to Hillmorton High School!

Co-Ed/Single Sexed: Co-Ed

Years: 7-13 (intermediate and high school)

Accommodation: Homestay

Location: South-West Christchurch

Total Students: 950

International Students: 35

Subject Highlights: Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Visual Art, Photography, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology), Social Science, Food & Nutrition, Culinary Art, Hard Technology (Metal, Wood, Automotive, Digital Technology)

Languages offered: Japanese, Spanish, Te Reo Māori

Sports Highlights: Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Rugby, Badminton

Cultural Highlights: Kapa Haka, Pasifika cultural performance group, Drama (Shakespeare competition national finalists), Robotics

Other unique highlights: Full curriculum for years 7-13 catering for 11-19 year old students taught by specialist teachers in specialist facilities. 

Special Features: Multi-cultural diverse population, medium-sized community-based school, Whānau/family house groups, extensive grounds, purpose-built Whare, modern Middle-School building, new gymnasium and sports centre in 2023.

For further information and translated material click here http://www.hillmorton.school.nz/international-department/

Contact Details:

Pam Hunt - International Director
+64 3 338 5119 Ext 871
huntp@hillmorton.school.nz