About Us

 

KingsGate School is a State-Integrated Christian Area School serving students from Years 0–13.
Our purpose is to partner with families in providing an education that honours God, nurtures faith, and equips young people to flourish academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. We believe every child is uniquely created by God with gifts, strengths, and a purpose that can be developed in a supportive, Christ-centred learning environment.

Our Christian Character
Christian faith is woven throughout every aspect of school life. Our teaching, relationships, pastoral care, and community activities are shaped by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and informed by a biblical worldview. As a Christian school, we seek to cultivate a community where students learn to love God, serve others, pursue truth, and develop character that reflects Christ.

Our Approach to Learning
We are committed to helping every student reach their God-given potential. Our curriculum combines the New Zealand Curriculum with a distinctly Christian perspective, encouraging students to grow in knowledge, wisdom, critical thinking, creativity, and service. We recognise that students learn in different ways and possess different strengths, and we strive to provide opportunities for every learner to succeed. Through high-quality teaching, meaningful relationships, and a strengths-based approach to education, we seek to equip students for lifelong learning and faithful service.

A Continuous Years 0–13 Journey
As an Area School, KingsGate provides a seamless Christian education from Years 0–13. Students benefit from learning and growing within a consistent community, culture, and biblical worldview throughout their schooling. This continuity allows strong relationships to develop between students, families, and staff, while providing a clear and coherent pathway from the early years through to graduation. Our vision is that students leave KingsGate not only with strong academic foundations, but also with a well-established Christian faith, a sense of purpose, and the confidence to contribute positively to the world around them.

Our Values
Our school community is guided by five core values:

• Strength
• Empathy
• Respect
• Vision
• Endurance

These values shape the way we learn, lead, serve, and relate to one another. They encourage students to develop resilience, show compassion, act with integrity, pursue purpose, and persevere through challenges.

Preparing Students for Life
We want our graduates to leave KingsGate as confident learners, thoughtful contributors, and committed followers of Christ. Whether students continue into further education, employment, ministry, or other pathways, our goal is for them to be equipped to honour God, serve others, and make a positive difference in their communities.

State-Integrated School Funding
KingsGate School is a State-Integrated Christian Area School.
Like state schools, the teaching and learning programme is funded by the New Zealand Government. However, unlike state schools, the land and buildings are owned by a Proprietor rather than the Crown. At KingsGate School, the Proprietor is the New Zealand Christian Proprietors Trust (NZCPT), which is responsible for maintaining and developing the school's property and ensuring it meets Ministry of Education requirements.

Attendance Dues
Attendance Dues are a compulsory charge approved by the Minister of Education and payable by all families enrolled at KingsGate School.
Attendance Dues help fund the costs of ownership, maintenance, development, and compliance for the school's buildings and property. They ensure that students can learn in facilities that support the school's Christian Special Character and educational programme. Unlike school donations, Attendance Dues are a condition of enrolment at State-Integrated schools and are approved by the Minister of Education.

Current Attendance Dues
Attendance Dues are currently $2,054 per student per year. To support families, payments may be made:

• Annually
• Quarterly
• Monthly
• Fortnightly
• Weekly

Please contact the school office if you would like to discuss payment arrangements.

Financial Assistance
We recognise that families may occasionally experience financial hardship due to unexpected circumstances. Families experiencing temporary financial hardship are encouraged to contact the school office in confidence to discuss available payment arrangements. We are committed to working with families wherever possible to support their child's ongoing education at KingsGate School.

The New Zealand Christian Proprietors Trust
The New Zealand Christian Proprietors Trust (NZCPT) is the Proprietor of KingsGate School and a number of other State-Integrated Christian schools throughout New Zealand. NZCPT is responsible for preserving and promoting the school's Christian Special Character and for providing, maintaining, and developing the property used by the school.

KingsGate School is a State-Integrated Christian Area School for students in Years 0–13. As a Christian character school, our teaching, values, and community life are shaped by our Special Character and Christian worldview. We welcome enquiries from families seeking an education that aligns with these values.

Preference of Enrolment
Under the Education and Training Act 2020, State-Integrated schools are required to give enrolment preference to students whose parents or caregivers have a religious connection with the school’s Special Character. At KingsGate School, Preference of Enrolment is generally available to children whose parent(s) or caregiver(s):

• Are members of, or affiliated with, evangelical Christian churches that are consistent with the school’s Statement of Special Character; or
• Demonstrate acceptance of the school’s Statement of Special Character and Christian ethos.

Preference applications are considered by the Proprietor’s representatives in accordance with the school’s Deed of Integration.

Our Special Character
KingsGate School is a Christian school in which the whole school community seeks to live and teach the values of Jesus Christ. These values are expressed through Scripture and reflected in the teaching, worship, practices, and doctrine of the evangelical Christian faith as determined by the Proprietor, the New Zealand Christian Proprietors Trust (NZCPT). As a State-Integrated Christian school, our Special Character is woven throughout school life, including classroom learning, Christian Living programmes, assemblies, devotions, and community activities.

Non-Preference Enrolment
The Education and Training Act allows State-Integrated schools to enrol a limited number of students who do not meet the Preference of Enrolment criteria.
At KingsGate School, up to 5% of the school roll may be allocated to non-preference students, subject to available places and the school's maximum roll.
Families applying under the non-preference category should understand that all students enrolled at KingsGate School are expected to participate in the general school programme that reflects the school's Christian Special Character.

When Places Are Limited
The Ministry of Education sets a maximum roll for KingsGate School. Once this roll cap is reached, the school cannot offer additional places, regardless of preference status. Where applications exceed available places:

• Preference applicants are considered before non-preference applicants.
• Waiting lists may be established.
• Preference waiting lists take priority over non-preference waiting lists.
• Non-Preference Enrolment Priorities

If the number of non-preference applications exceeds the places available, priority will be given in the following order:

• Siblings of current non-preference students entering Year 0 or Year 1.
• Siblings of former non-preference students entering Year 0 or Year 1.
• Students transferring from schools with similar educational approaches to KingsGate School.
• Students transferring from other Christian character schools.
• Other non-preference applicants.

Unsure Which Category Applies to Your Family?
If you are unsure whether your child qualifies for Preference of Enrolment, we encourage you to contact the school office. We will be happy to discuss your family's circumstances and guide you through the application process. We recommend that all prospective families read the School’s Statement of Faith and Special Character information before applying.