Headmaster's
Welcome
Welcome to Whanganui Collegiate School
We are a unique live-in, co-educational learning community where tradition meets innovation and where every student feels a deep sense of connection and belonging. We are a school where relationships flourish—between peers, staff, and families— and where a shared purpose unites us in the pursuit of excellence and personal growth.
Our students are immersed in a vibrant environment of academic, sporting, and cultural opportunities, through which they rise to challenges, excel academically, and develop independence, leadership, and character, building an unshakeable foundation for their futures.
Guiding the growth and development of each student into individuals of integrity, empathy, and purpose.
Our Five Pillars
- Academic Excellence
- Sporting Achievement
- Cultural Enrichment
- Christian Fellowship
- Lifelong Friendships
Our Core Values
Vitality, Compassion, and Courage.
Our 7 day boarding environment fosters a community where students live, learn, and grow together in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. Free from many modern distractions, they are deeply engaged in their learning and in the life of the school, nurtured and challenged at every step by our exceptional and experienced staff.
With a legacy spanning over 170 years, Whanganui Collegiate School blends custodial tradition with the opportunities of 21st-century education. The expectation for excellence is woven into the fabric of our community, as is a commitment to ensuring every student feels valued and is supported to flourish. By developing both knowledge and character our students are prepared to make a meaningful impact on the world.
We warmly invite you to become part of this extraordinary journey.
Wayne Brown
Headmaster
