We are thrilled to share the New Zealand Herald’s recognition of Aquinas College as one of the top-performing schools in the country.
In its Dec. 2 analysis, “How does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance Results at Every College Ranked,” the Herald highlighted Aquinas’ outstanding results in University Entrance (UE), NZ’s highest school-leaver qualification.
In 2023, Aquinas College students’ UE results were:
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17th= in NZ across all 349 state, state-integrated, and private schools
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6th= in NZ among larger schools (50-plus Year 13 students)
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3rdplace for boys and 7th place for girls when analysed by gender (25-plus Year 13 male/female students)
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#1 coeducational state or state-integrated school in NZ for UE attainment (50 or more students)
🎓️What is University Entrance (UE)?
UE is New Zealand’s highest school-leaver qualification and a key milestone for students pursuing higher education. To achieve UE, students must meet these rigorous requirements:
✔️ NCEA Level 3
✔️ 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects
✔️ Literacy and Numeracy requirements
We are so proud of our students for reaching these outstanding heights in 2023 and our staff for empowering our young people to achieve such results.