Uniform
The Aquinas College uniform is part of the school’s proud tradition. It gives students a sense of belonging and creates a college identity in the community.
Students are expected to wear the full school uniform correctly, neatly and proudly at all times and maintain a high standard of grooming.
Students with the incorrect uniform must bring a signed note from a parent/caregiver and obtain a uniform pass from their Dean. This must be done before school starts.
Second-Hand Uniform Shop
Wednesdays 12.30 p.m. – 1.30 p.m. (term time only)
Access via the school Reception
NZ Uniforms
New uniforms can be purchased from NZ Uniforms
94 Elizabeth Street
Phone 07 985 6213
- Girls’ Uniform
- Boys’ Uniform
- Guidelines
Girls’ Summer Uniform
Years 7 to 10
- Short sleeved white shaped, piped blouse
- Multi-seasonal tartan wool-blend green/navy box pleated skirt OR Multi-seasonal navy shorts. (Design changes are planned for the skirt, with a target implementation of 2026.)
- McKinlay black leather sandals
- White ankle socks, to be worn with black leather lace-up shoes
- Green, wool jersey featuring monogram and striped neckline
- Green, wool cardigan featuring monogram
- Green and navy soft-shell jacket
- Navy College bucket hat or cap optional
Years 11 to 13
- Short-sleeved navy with green pinstripe necked, shaped blouse
- Multi-seasonal navy skirt, featuring front pleating detail OR Multi-seasonal navy shorts.
- McKinlay black leather sandals
- White ankle socks, to be worn with black leather lace-up shoes
- Green, wool jersey featuring monogram and striped neckline
- Green, wool cardigan featuring monogram
Girls’ Winter Uniform
Years 7 to 10
- Short sleeved white shaped, piped blouse
- Multi-seasonal tartan wool-blend navy/green pleated skirt (same as summer) to be worn with black opaque tights and black leather shoes OR Multi-seasonal navy shorts to be worn with white ankle socks and black leather lace-up shoes
- Green, wool jersey featuring monogram and striped neckline
- Green and navy soft-shell jacket
- Green, wool cardigan featuring monogram
Years 11 to 13
- White-collared long-sleeved buttoned blouse
- Monogrammed College tie
- Multi-seasonal, navy skirt, featuring front pleating detail to be worn with black opaque tights and black leather shoes OR Navy, multi-seasonal, long, tailored trousers to be worn with black business socks and black leather lace-up or slip-on shoes
- Green blazer, featuring monogram and ribbon trim
- Green, wool jersey, featuring monogram and striped neckline (to be worn underneath blazer only)
Girls’ PE Uniform
Years 7 to 10
- Navy PE shorts featuring monogram
- White PE top in House colours. (A new PE shirt will be introduced in 2025 and phased-in over two years. Students can continue wearing the current white PE shirt until 2027.)
Years 11 to 13
- Mufti shorts and t-shirt
Boys’ Summer Uniform
Years 7 to 10
- Multi-seasonal wool-blend tailored navy shorts
- Short-sleeved, open-necked navy shirt with monogrammed pocket
- McKinlay black leather sandals OR Navy, knee-length socks, to be worn with black leather lace-up shoes
- Navy College bucket hat or cap optional
- Green, wool jersey featuring monogram and striped neckline
Years 11 to 13
- Multi-seasonal tailored navy shorts
- Short-sleeved, open-necked, navy with green pinstripe shirt
- McKinlay black leather sandals OR Navy, knee-length socks to be worn with black leather lace-up or slip-on shoes
- Green, wool jersey featuring monogram and striped neckline
Boys’ Winter Uniform
Years 7 to 10
- Short-sleeved, open-necked navy shirt with monogrammed pocket
- Multi-seasonal wool-blend tailored navy shorts
- Navy, knee-length socks
- Black leather lace-up shoes
- Green, wool jersey featuring monogram and striped neckline
- Green and navy soft-shell jacket
Years 11 to 13
- White, long-sleeved shirt
- Monogrammed College tie
- Green blazer, featuring monogram and ribbon trim
- Navy, multi-seasonal, tailored long trousers to be worn with black business socks and black leather lace-up or slip-on shoes
- Green, wool jersey featuring monogram and striped v-neckline (to be worn under blazer only)
Boys’ PE Uniform
Years 7 to 10
- Navy PE shorts featuring monogram
- White PE top in House colours. (A new PE shirt will be introduced in 2025 and phased-in over two years. Students can continue wearing the current white PE shirt until 2027.)
Years 11 to 13
- Mufti shorts and t-shirt
Guidelines
General Appearance
Hairstyles
Hair must be neatly presented, off the face and of natural colour. If longer than the collar, hair must be tied back with either green, navy or black hairbands. Extreme hairstyles are not permitted. All haircuts and colours are at the Principal’s discretion.
Jewellery
A wristwatch, and one plain stud or sleeper in each ear are permitted. Taonga that carries cultural and/or religious significance are permitted and can be worn proudly.
Makeup
Natural makeup for basic skin coverage is permitted. No other makeup is allowed, including nail polish.
Facial hair
Facial hair is not permitted.
Tattoos
Tattoos that are visible in the summer or winter uniform are not permitted (except those that have cultural and/or religious significance).
Uniform Guidlines
- Coloured T-shirts or skivvies are not permitted under shirts. Any clothing worn under the uniform must not be visible.
- Shorts and trousers must be worn tidily at all times.
- Knee-length socks must be worn up at all times.
- Girls’ skirts must be worn at a modest length
- School bags and Art/Graphics folders must be clear of graffiti and offensive messages.