Scholarships are available at all year levels from Preschool through to Upper Primary. They are offered for a minimum period of three years. Ongoing support will be provided to ensure ākonga continue to thrive and meet expectations all the way to the end of Year 8.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate general excellence in academic achievement, performing arts, sport and/or music.
Subject to the discretion of the Principal, a standard scholarship is a 25% discount on school fees (excluding sundries).
Preschool Scholarships
These are for tamariki age 2 to 5 and are available year-round to ensure that every child has access to quality early education, regardless of where their birthday falls.
When tamariki turn 3 years old, they will also be entitled to 20 hours’ free ECE-funding from the Government.
Lower Primary Scholarships (Year 0 through to Year 4)
There are two intakes:
- For those starting school in the second half of the academic year, applications for scholarships close on 30 June.
- For those starting school in the first half of the 2027 academic year, scholarships open on 1 August and close on 30 September
Upper Primary (Year 5 to 8)
Applications for scholarships close on 31 August.
Application Process
Applicants must:
- Complete the St Mark’s Entrance Scholarship Application Form
- Sign the Information and Declaration form
And provide:
- a copy of their last school report (where applicable)
- one written reference
- contact details for a second referee for a verbal reference
Referees must be someone outside of your whānau ie school teacher/coach/chaplain etc.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview with the Principal, Mrs Betty Brown.
If successful, you will need to follow the usual enrolment process at St Mark’s.
For more information, please contact our Enrolment Manager, Janey Richards, by emailing enrol@st-marks.school.nz.
Financial Assistance Grants
Financial Assistance Grants are available on request and are on a case-by-case basis, available throughout the academic year. Please contact: enrol@st-marks.school.nz
