St Peter's School, Cambridge
- Own curriculum
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 15K–17.5K
NZD 27K–31.5K · 2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
St Peter's School is a private co-educational day and boarding school in Cambridge, New Zealand, for Years 7 to 13. It offers NCEA alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Years 12 and 13, on a campus along the Waikato River.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Own curriculum · IB Diploma
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1936
- Religion
- christian
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 7 | NZD 26,994≈ USD 15K |
| 8 | NZD 26,994≈ USD 15K |
| 9 | NZD 29,693≈ USD 16.5K |
| 10 | NZD 29,693≈ USD 16.5K |
| 11 | NZD 31,490≈ USD 17.5K |
| 12 | NZD 31,490≈ USD 17.5K |
| 13 | NZD 31,490≈ USD 17.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 7 | NZD 26,994 (about USD 15K) |
| 8 | NZD 26,994 (about USD 15K) |
| 9 | NZD 29,693 (about USD 16.5K) |
| 10 | NZD 29,693 (about USD 16.5K) |
| 11 | NZD 31,490 (about USD 17.5K) |
| 12 | NZD 31,490 (about USD 17.5K) |
| 13 | NZD 31,490 (about USD 17.5K) |
Source: school website (stpeters.school.nz) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- NZD 310
- Enrolment fee
- NZD 1,190
- Uniform
- NZD 1,700
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Outdoor education
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
- Equestrian
- Golf driving range
- Boathouse
- Dairy farm
Sports
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Cultural performance
After-school activities
- Clubs and societies
- Expedition
- Service
- Trips and tours
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Updated 2026-11-06
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