New Zealand’s top co-educational senior school

ACG Senior College is amongst New Zealand’s top academic schools. From its beginning in 1995 as New Zealand’s only specialist pre-university centre, the School has become a focus for educational success. It has consistently ranked as the top coeducational senior school in the country.

City Centre location

Located right in the heart of Auckland, ACG Senior College students enjoy the vibrancy and energy of inner-city life. The School is housed in an historic building with easy walking access to art galleries, the Auckland City Library, The University of Auckland and AUT University.

The Central Business District, Albert Park, the Aotea Centre, the Town Hall and other performing arts centres all add to the range of activities and areas of interest available to students attending ACG Senior College.

A specialist pre-university centre

ACG Senior College provides excellent preparation for university study by focusing on the special needs of senior school students. Each student has regular and direct contact with one of their teachers through the tutor system, thus ensuring good oversight of their academic progress.

ACG Senior College teachers represent some of the very best in their subject fields. Each teacher is highly qualified and committed to providing a learning environment that encourages students to enjoy their studies.

ACG Senior College welcomes international students and has a High School Programme specifically designed for students who have a desire to improve their English to the standard where they can progressively enter full-time study in the College.

Outstanding academic results

ACG Senior College students have consistently achieved outstanding results, both personally and against national and international academic standards.

A total of 41 Top in the World and 66 Top in New Zealand awards were gained by ACG Senior College students between 2005 and 2010. In addition, ACG Senior College students have achieved Top in the World in Art & Design five years in a row.

Extra-curricular choices

ACG Senior College’s reputation for its music and performing arts is widespread. There are a number of active music groups, including a chamber group, a vocal group, a guitar group, a jazz ensemble as well as rock and stage bands.

There are two major drama productions each year: A play in Term 1 and a musical production in Term 3. Professional directors and choreographers bring out the very best student performances. ACG Senior College offers a wide range of activities to provide each student the opportunity to meet other students, work as part of a team or develop leadership skills. These include debating, senior scholars, young enterprise, the ecological group and a student newspaper. Overseas study trips are arranged to Europe, the United States, Japan and Tonga.

ACG Senior College sports teams include:
Archery, athletics, basketball, cricket, cross country, mountain biking, netball, soccer, swimming, table tennis and water polo.

Key facts:
• A senior school with outstanding academic student achievement
• Smaller classes, a longer day and longer lessons contribute to effective student learning  
• A wide range of music and performing arts, activity groups and sports teams
• Conveniently situated in the heart of Auckland City
• Over 25 subjects to choose from, including Classics, Graphic Design, History of Art, Painting, Photography and Thinking Skills
• The School’s pastoral systems provide active support based on strong ties between students and teaching staff
• Students wear tidy casual clothing - no uniform.