Charter school directory
On this page you'll find information and links to New Zealand charter schools broken down by the area they operate in.
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Nationwide - online
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Aotearoa Infinite Academy
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Distance |
Secondary, years 9-13 Co-educational |
School focus: Distance school, enhancing access School website: Aotearoa Infinite Academy |
Northland
| School | Location | School type & years | More information |
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Te Rito, Te Kura Taiao |
Cable Bay, Mangōnui, Northland |
Composite, years 1-10 Co-educational |
School focus: Full immersion in Te reo Māori as principal language of instruction and within a kaupapa Māori setting School website: Te Rito, Te Kura Taiao |
Auckland
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École Française Internationale Auckland |
Remuera, Auckland |
Contributing, years 1-13, currently years 1-5 Co-educational |
School focus: Bilingual French-English instruction School website: Auckland French International School |
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Encompass Education Hub Note- expected to open Term 1, 2027 |
TBC |
Secondary, years 9-13 Co-educational
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School focus: Autistic and neurodivergent students School website: Encompass Education Hub - Autism NZ |
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North West College
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Henderson, Auckland |
Secondary, years 7-13 currently years 7-10 Co-educational |
School focus: Creative and visual arts School website: North West College |
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Sisters United Academy
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Manukau, Auckland |
Secondary, years 9-13 Girls school
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School focus: Pasifika secondary school School website: Sisters United Academy
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Te Kāpehu Whetū
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Auckland Central |
Secondary, years 11-13 Co-educational
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School focus: Integrated Te Reo Māori navigation-based educational framework School website: Te Kāpehu Whetū Tāmaki |
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Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki Note - expected to open Term 3, 2026 |
Auckland |
Secondary, years 9-13 Co-educational
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School website: Kāinga | Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki
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The BUSY School New Zealand
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Auckland central |
Secondary, years 11-13 Co-educational
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School focus: Supporting students into employment School website: The BUSY School New Zealand |
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The Forest School
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Hatfields Beach, Auckland |
Full Primary, years 1-8 Co-educational
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School focus: Reggio Emilia, outdoor immersion School website: The Forest School |
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TIPENE
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Bombay, South Auckland |
Secondary, years 9-11, Boarding school 9-12 Boys school |
School focus: A boy's school with TIPENE pedagogy/Kaupapa Māori School website: TIPENE |
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Tōtara Point School
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Parnell, Auckland |
Contributing, years 1-6 Co-educational
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School focus: Educational model delivered in partnership with family and whānau School website: Tōtara Point School |
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Twin Oaks Classical School
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Greenlane, Auckland |
Composite, years 1-13, currently years 1-10 Co-educational
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School distinction: Hybrid learning - three days on campus, two days at home learning School website: Twin Oaks Classical |
Bay of Plenty
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Te Kura Awhitu
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Minginui |
Composite, years 1-13 Co-educational
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School website: To be confirmed
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Hawke's Bay
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Te Aratika High School
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Hastings, Hawkes Bay |
Secondary, years 7-13 Co-educational |
School focus: Comprehensive Māori pedagogical approach School website: Te Aratika High School |
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Te Whare Kounga Note - expected to open Term 3, 2026 |
Wairoa, Hawkes Bay |
Secondary, years 7-13 Co-educational
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School website: To be confirmed |
Wellington
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Altum Classical Academy
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Wilton, Wellington |
Secondary, years 7-13, currently years 7-9 Co-educational |
School focus: Classical academic, Trivium, Christian values School website: Altum Classical Academy |
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Encompass Education Hub Note - expected to open Term 1, 2027 |
TBC |
Secondary, years 9-13 Co-educational
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School focus: Autistic and neurodivergent students School website: Encompass Education Hub - Autism NZ |
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Kura Toa Note - expected to open Term 1, 2027 |
Porirua, Wellington |
Secondary, years 7-13 Co-educational
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School website: Kura Toa |
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New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
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Trentham, Upper Hutt |
Secondary, years 11-13 Co-educational |
School focus: Learning through context of sport School website: New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa |
Canterbury
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Christchurch North College |
Burnside, Christchurch |
Secondary, Composite, years 7-12 Co-educational |
School focus: A fresh start for students who have found traditional education challenging School Website: Christchurch North College |
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Mastery Schools New Zealand – Arapaki |
Hillsborough, Christchurch |
Full primary, years 1-8 Co-educational
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School focus: Students with learning needs School website: Mastery Schools New Zealand |