Pinehurst School
| Pinehurst School | |
|---|---|
The Reception Building, Pinehurst School | |
| Location | |
75 Bush Road, Albany, Auckland | |
| 36°44′25″S 174°42′17″E / 36.7402°S 174.7048°E | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private co-ed composite, years 1–13 |
| Motto | Proud of who we are, what we know and what we can achieve. |
| Established | 1991 |
Ministry of Education Institution no. | 440 |
Principal | Mike Waller |
| Enrollment | 1,129[1] (March 2026) |
| Houses | Kauri, Matai, Rimu, Totara |
Socio-economic decile | 10 |
| Website | pinehurst.school.nz |
Pinehurst School is a private education institute located in Auckland, New Zealand with a roll of 1,129 students in March 2026. The institute was established on 3 March 1991,[2][3]
The school offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, IGCSE examination.
Enrolment
As a private school, Pinehurst School charges tuition fees to cover costs. For the 2026 school year, tuition fees for New Zealand residents are $19,300 per year for students in years 1 to 6, $21,790 per year for students in years 7 and 8, and $23,990 per year for students in Year 9 and above.[4]
International students are charged higher tuition fees. For the 2026 school year, fees for international students are $32,020 per year for students in Years 1 to 6, $37,911 per year for students in Years 7 and 8, and $42,590 per year for students in Years 9 to 13.[5][6]
As of March 2026, Pinehurst School has roll of 1,129 students, of which 8 (0.7%) identify as Māori.[1] As a private school, the school is not assigned an Equity Index.
Facilities
In the year 2007, the leader of the National party John Key opened the new arts and drama facility, which won an Institute of Architects northern region award.[7]
In 2015 the school proposed a new college block and a new multi-sports area to replace existing tennis courts. A new library block was completed in November 2019, and was officially opened on 10 February 2020, by Erica Stanford, MP of East Coast Bays. The proposed College 5 block was completed in 2023, including a new amphitheater which seats 250 and classroom block replacing the Village.
Notable alumni
Gallery
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View of colleges and gym
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Sports amenities, library and arena
References
- ^ a b "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ Wood, George. "Stadium, Schools & Rates". Channel. Benefitz. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ^ "Pinehurst strikes a deal". North Shore Times Advertiser. 7 September 1993. p. 8. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "School Fees". Pinehurst School. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "School Fees". Pinehurst School. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ "International Students". Pinehurst School. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ Gibson, Anne (19 October 2007). "School buildings a lesson in great design". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 6 April 2024.