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. 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: 800

International Students: 25

Subject Highlights: Performing Arts (including Dance and Drama), Outdoor Education, Sport in Education, Visual Art, Photography, Science, Social Science, Food & Nutrition, Hospitality, Hard Technology (Metal, Wood, Automotive, Digital Technology)

Languages offered: Japanese, Spanish, Te Reo Maori, Samoan, Latin (private tutor)

Sport Highlights: Basketball, Volleyball, Football

Cultural Highlights: Kapa Haka, Pasifika cultural performance group, Drama (Shakespere competition national finalists), extension Dance Classes

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

Special Features: Multi-cultural diverse population, Upland Unit (multi-disabled unit), medium-sized community based school, Whanau/family house groups, extensive grounds, purpose built Whare.

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