Key facts
- School number484
- School typeSecondary · Years 7–15
- AuthorityPrivate : Fully Registered
- GenderCo-Educational
- BoardingNo
- Language of instructionEnglish medium / other settings
- Established4 February 2003
About Wentworth College
Wentworth College & Primary is a co-educational independent school located in Gulf Harbour, Auckland. It was founded in 2003, opening with 43 students, and has grown to enrol more than 550 students across Years 1 to 13.
The school operates as a single continuous institution from primary through to senior secondary level. It reports a University Entrance attainment rate of 90% or above and offers Cambridge qualifications in its secondary years.
The school identifies nine core values, collectively referred to as WENTWORTH, which it describes as guiding students and the wider school community.
Enrolment
No enrolment scheme listedNo enrolment scheme is currently listed for Wentworth College in the available Ministry of Education data. Check the current Ministry of Education information or contact the school for the latest enrolment arrangements.
Student ethnicity
The Ministry publishes this as a raw table — here it's visualised directly against Wentworth College's own roll, so the shape of it is clear at a glance.
- European — 235 students (48.7%)
- Asian — 254 students (52.6%)
- Pacific — 2 students (0.4%)
- Māori — 12 students (2.5%)
- MELAA — 12 students (2.5%)
- Other — 11 students (2.3%)
- International — 64 students (13.3%)
Percentages may sum to more than 100% because students can identify with more than one ethnic group.
Education pathway
Nearby schools serving the next or previous year levels are shown as potential pathway options. They do not indicate formal enrolment pathways or actual student transfers.
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Gulf Harbour School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 788 m
Location
- Street address65 Gulf Harbour Drive
- SuburbGulf Harbour
- CityWhangaparaoa
- Local authorityHibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
Official contact details
- ContactBruce Tong
- Phone+64 9 424 3273
- Emailenquiries@wentworth.school.nz
- Websitewww.wentworth.school.nz
Nearby schools
Schools physically closest to Wentworth College, regardless of year level.
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Gulf Harbour School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 788 m
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KingsWay School Composite · Years 1–15 · 9.7 km
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City Impact Church School Composite · Years 1–15 · 13.5 km
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Albany Senior High School Secondary · Years 11–15 · 15.6 km
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Pinehurst School Composite · Years 1–15 · 16 km
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Curriculum
Wentworth College covers Years 7 to 13. Class sizes are capped at 25 students. Senior courses (Years 10–13) are delivered within the Cambridge International Education framework rather than NCEA.
Years 7–9: Cambridge Lower Secondary
Students in Years 7–9 follow a broad programme across the following subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Global Perspectives
- Languages (Spanish and Mandarin)
- Computer Science
- Physical Education
- Art
- Music
- Design & Technology
- Drama (Years 7 and 8 only)
Cambridge Checkpoints are used for progress monitoring in Year 9.
Years 10–13: Cambridge IGCSE and beyond
In Years 10 and 11, students sit Cambridge IGCSE qualifications, with more than 15 subjects available. An Accelerated Mathematics Pathway is available for students who demonstrate strong aptitude in Mathematics; these students sit Cambridge IGCSE Extended Mathematics in Year 10 and continue through advanced Cambridge Mathematics pathways in Years 11–13.
Co-curricular Sports and Activities
Team Sports
Students can represent Wentworth in local and regional competitions in the following team sports:
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Netball
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Cricket
Individual Sports
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Golf
- Sailing
- Cross country
Aquatic Programme
The Aquatic Programme includes three distinct activities:
- Junior Swimming — a two-week programme for Years 1–2 covering swimming lessons, lifejacket usage, deep water confidence, and boating experiences
- Swimming Sports — competitive and participation-based events held at a local pool for Years 5–13
- Water Sports Day — a participation-focused day at local beaches for Years 7–10, involving paddle boarding, kayaking, and sailing
House and School Events
- Athletics Day
- Cross Country
- Mathex — a house-based academic team challenge
Pastoral Care and Student Support
Wentworth College organises pastoral care through a House and Tutor Group structure that operates across both the Primary School and the College. All students are assigned to one of three named Houses:
- Findlay
- Fleming
- McDonald
The following named roles and structures deliver pastoral support at Wentworth:
- Classroom teachers (Primary School) — serve as the primary point of contact for each child's wellbeing, academic progress and daily care, and communicate directly with families.
- Tutor Groups (College) — students meet daily within their House Tutor Group; tutors monitor attendance, wellbeing and engagement.
- Deans (College) — work alongside Tutor Group teachers to support students through their College years.
- Assistant Head of College – Pastoral Wellbeing — holds overall responsibility for pastoral systems and student wellbeing within the College, and liaises with staff, students and families.
Frequently asked
These aren't generic answers — each one is built directly from Wentworth College's own official Ministry of Education data already shown on this page, so what you read here always matches the figures above.
Sources & methodology
Every fact on this page traces back to one of the rows below — official Ministry of Education data, or Wentworth College's own published information, reviewed before publication. Nothing here is inferred or estimated beyond what its source actually states.
| Data | Source | Data period | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| School characteristics | Ministry of Education | — | 7 September 2026 |
| Student roll | Ministry of Education / Education Counts | August 2026 | 7 September 2026 |
| Equity Index | Education Counts | — | 7 September 2026 |
| Address & coordinates | Ministry of Education | — | 7 September 2026 |
| Contact details | NZ Schools Directory | Current | 7 September 2026 |
| School information (AI-curated, human-reviewed) | Wentworth College's official website | Current | 21 September 2026 |