St Paul’s College (Ponsonby)

Ponsonby

St Paul’s College (Ponsonby) is a Secondary (Year 7-15) school situated on 183 Richmond Road, Ponsonby.

With a roll size of around 389 students. Keith Simento is the principal and you can view their school website here .

St Paul’s College (Ponsonby)

St. Paul's College, located at the heart of Ponsonby in Auckland, is a prestigious educational institution that has been shaping young minds for over eight decades.

Principal: The school thrives under the leadership of Principal , who brings his extensive experience and dedication to fostering an environment where students can excel academically, socially, and spiritually. His vision is deeply rooted in providing a holistic education that prepares pupils for life beyond.

Enrolment Process: New entrants are warmly welcomed into the St Paul's College community through our streamlined enrolment process, which includes submitting an application form and attending a school interview. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards while being inclusive to all students.

Values: Our core values of excellence in education, integrity, respect for self and others, compassion towards our fellow human beings, as well as an appreciation for cultural diversity are woven into the fabric of everyday life at St Paul's College. These principles guide us to create a supportive learning environment where students can grow together.

Surrounding Town/Region: Nestled in Ponsonby, Auckland’s vibrant suburb known for its rich cultural diversity and friendly community spirit. The school is conveniently located near the bustling city center while also being a stone's throw away from beautiful parks such as Mt Albert Reserve.

Overview Description: St Paul’s College stands out in Auckland for its commitment to delivering an exceptional education that transcends academic achievements. With the guidance of Principal , students are encouraged not only to excel academically but also develop their character, values and personal skills.

Community Engagement: Our school actively engages with local community initiatives such as environmental conservation projects, cultural events celebrating the diverse heritage of Auckland's residents. This allows students to connect learning experiences outside their classroom walls and understand how they can contribute

Physical Address:

183 Richmond Road
Ponsonby
Auckland

Phone: 093 XXXXX click

Email: stpaulscollege.co.nz click

Postal Address:

183 Richmond Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland 1021

Upcoming Events at St Paul’s College (Ponsonby)

Event Date Details
Tuesday 24/03/2026 (RSA, MTA, PDA) Year 12 Retreat
Tuesday 24/03/2026 (RWR + Jacquie) Lawns Bowls Tournament (18x)
Wednesday 25/03/2026 (RSA, RFU, JRE, MWS) Year 7 & 8 Retreat
Saturday 28/03/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL 1st XV vs Auckland Grammar School 1st XV Pre-season 12:00pm (noon) Kick Off
Kick-off: 12:00 PM
Location: The Astro Turf (Entrance via Normanby Road, Mt Eden)
Wednesday 1/04/2026 (MWS) Grandparents Liturgy 10:30am
Monday 20/04/2026 (JSA & MTO) SPL Coaches & Managers Sport Information Evening 5:00pm START
Saturday 25/04/2026 (MTA/RAA) Manurewa High School Pre-season
Friday 1/05/2026 (MTO) John Parsons Parent Sessions - 7:00pm START
Friday 1/05/2026 (MTO) John Parsons Staff Sessions 3:30pm START
Friday 1/05/2026 (MTO) John Parsons Student Sessions
Saturday 2/05/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL vs Dilworth School
Tuesday 5/05/2026 (CBH/MPA) Parent Teacher Conference - START 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 9/05/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL vs Mount Albert Grammar School
Saturday 16/05/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL vs Kelston Boys High School
Thursday 21/05/2026 (RSA) Baptism Mass - Candidates and Parents ONLY
Saturday 23/05/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL vs Auckland Grammar School
Friday 5/06/2026 (RSA & MTA) Champagnat Day
Saturday 6/06/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL vs De la Salle College
Saturday 13/06/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL vs St Peter's College
Tuesday 16/06/2026 (JBW) Combined Catholic Secondary Schools Expo 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday 20/06/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL vs King's College
Saturday 27/06/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL vs St Kentigern College
Saturday 25/07/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL vs Sacred Heart College
Saturday 1/08/2026 (MTA/RAA) SPL vs Liston College
Thursday 20/08/2026 - Tuesday 15/09/2026 (MTO/LBH) Lumino Visit
Friday 16/10/2026 (MTA and JSA) Photolife Teams

St Paul’s College (Ponsonby) Daily Notices

u15 RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYERS

Tuesday 24/03/2026

Urgent meeting for ALL boys in the u15 Rugby League team. Meet in Ms Eniata's class (LV101) first break. ALL players to attend!


St Paul’s College (Ponsonby) Curriculum

Below are some of the subjects that St Paul’s College (Ponsonby) offers to their students for 2026/2027.

Year 7 Music (7MUS)
Year 8 Visual Art (8ART)
Year 9 Visual Art (9ART)
Year 9 Music (9MUS)
Year 10 Visual Art (10ART)
Year 10 Music (10MUS)
Year 11 Visual Art (11ART)
Year 11 Music (11MUS)
Year 12 Art Design (12ART)
Year 12 Music (12MUS)
Year 13 Art Design (13ART)
Year 13 Music (13MUS)
Year 7 Reading (7REA)
Year 7 Writing (7WRI)
Year 8 Reading (8REA)
Year 8 Writing (8WRI)
Year 9 English (9ENG)
Year 10 English (10ENG)
Year 11 English (11ENG)
Year 12 English (12ENG)
Year 12 Media (12MED)
Year 13 English (13ENG)
Year 13 Media (13MED)
Year 7 Science (7SCI)
Year 8 Science (8SCI)
Year 9 Science (9SCI)
Year 10 Science (10SCI)
Year 11 Science (11SCI)
Year 12 Chemistry (12CHE)
Year 12 Physics (12PHY)
Year 13 Physics (13PHY)
Year 10 Commerce (10COM)
Year 11 Commerce (11COM)
Year 12 Economics (12ECO)
Year 13 Economics (13ECO)
Year 7 Te Reo Maori (7TRM)
Year 8 Te Reo Maori (8TRM)
Year 9 Te Reo Maori (9TRM)
Year 9 Technology (9TEC)
Year 10 Digital Design Technology (10DDT)
Year 10 Building & Construction (10MTE)
Year 11 Digital Design technology (11DDT)
Year 12 Digital Design technology (12DDT)
Year 13 Digital Design technology (13DDT)
Year 7 Mathematics (7MAT)
Year 8 Mathematics (8MAT)
Year 9 Mathematics (9MAT)
Year 10 Mathematics (10MAT)
Year 11 Mathematics (11MAT)
Year 12 Mathematics (12MAT)
Year 13 Calculus (13CAL)
Year 13 Statistics (13STA)
Year 7 Social Studies (7SOC)
Year 8 Social Studies (8SOC)
Year 9 Social Studies (9SOC)
Year 10 Social Studies (10SOS)
Year 11 Geography (11GEO)
Year 12 History (12HIS)
Year 7 Physical Education (7PED)
Year 8 Physical Education (8PED)
Year 9 Physical Education (9PED)
Year 10 Health (10HLT)
Year 10 Physical Education (10PED)
Year 10 Sport Science (10SPS)
Year 11 Sports Science (11SPS)
Year 12 Sport Science (12SPS)
Year 13 Health (13HLT)
Year 13 Sports Science (13SPS)
Year 9 Religious Education (9RED)
Year 10 Religious Education (10RED)
Year 11 Religious Education (11RED)
Year 12 Religious Education (12RED)
Year 13 Religious Education (13RED)
Year 12 Service Academy (12ACA)
Year 13 Service Academy (13ACA)
Year 8 Music (8MUS)
Year 13 Chemistry (13CHE)
Year 12 English Foundation (12ENF)
Year 7 Religious Education (7RED)
Year 8 Religious Education (8RED)
Year 8 Science (8SCI)
Year 8 Enterprise and Financial Literacy (8BUS)
Year 13 English Foundation (13ENF)
Year 13 History (13HIS)
Year 11 History (11HIS)
Year 9 Digital Design technology (9 DDT)
Year 12 Biology (12Bio)
Year 13 Biology (13BIO)
Year 7 Enterprise and Financial Literacy (7COM)
Year 9 Health (9HLT)
Year 8 Health (8HLT)
Year 7 Health (7HLT)
Year 7 Dance (7DAN)
Year 7 Drama (7DRA)
Year 8 Dance (8DAN)
Year 8 Drama (8DRA)
Year 7 Digital Design technology (7DDT)
Year 7 Design Thinking (7DES)
Year 8Digital Design technology (8DDT)
Year 8 Design Thinking (8DES)
Year 7 Robotics (7ROB)
Year 8 Robotics (8ROB)
Year 12 Building & Construction (12BCT)
Year 13 Building and Construction (13BCT)
Year 11 Building & Construction (11BAC)
Accounting (12ACC)
Year 12 Geography (12GEO)
13 Geography (13Geo)

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