Derived grade exams
Our school will be holding derived grade exams from Thursday 10 to Friday 18 September 2026.
Click the following link to view the 2026 Derived Grade Exam Timetable
Co-Requisite exams will also be running from Monday 7 September 2026 for three days.
Click the following link to view the 2026 Co-Requisite Exam Timetable
If you need any further information or if your child is unwell for an exam, click the following link to find out more 2026 Derived grade and co-requisite exam information
- During the exam period, Thursday 10 September to Friday 18 September, all Year 11-13 students will be on study leave and timetabled classes will not be running.
- Students must be in correct, full uniform for exams.
- It is compulsory to attend derived grade exams.
- A reminder that phones, watches and smart glasses are NOT PERMITTED in the exam rooms. Pockets must be empty.
- Students are required on-site for their exam. Outside of their exams, students may study from home. Click this link for the Year 11 – 13 Study Skills Guide
- Note, buses will continue to run at the usual times. Students waiting between exams, or for afternoon buses, are welcome in the Library.
Principal’s Message
Welcome to Sancta Maria College.
We are a Catholic co-educational school for students in Years 7 to 13, serving the Catholic communities of east and south-east Auckland.
We provide a high-quality, holistic education that develops well-rounded, confident young people. We are a proud Catholic school who follow the charism of Mary; expressed through our values of aroha, faith, hope and respect. Like Mary, we are guided by our faith to say ‘yes’ to opportunities.
Our dedicated staff are committed to both the academic and pastoral development of every student, ensuring they are supported and challenged throughout their time with us. Alongside the classroom, our co-curricular program offers something for everyone; helping students to reach their full potential.
We value strong relationships with parents and families as we work together to educate and shape the Catholic citizens and leaders of tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming you to our college.
Andrew Mackenzie
Principal
About our College
Sancta Maria College opened in 2004 and is a co-educational secondary school for Years 7-13 comprising of 1,000 vibrant learners and over 100 staff, located in Flat Bush, Auckland. The school’s motto is Faith is our Compass and our Special Character guides us in all of our endeavours.
The facilities of our modern campus are superb, and classrooms are well-equipped to meet all teaching and learning needs. The Auditorium, Gymnasium and Library all contribute to the enhancement of the vision to develop the whole child. We deliver a holistic curriculum that gives all learners the opportunity to learn and achieve in an inclusive, respectful, safe and positive environment, emphasising student achievement, leadership, academic success and wellbeing.
The school is committed to academic excellence and students at Sancta Maria College achieve well above national averages in NCEA. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards and expectations, building respectful relationships throughout our community and living out our core values every day.
Our recent Education Review Office report stated:
- Sancta Maria College successfully achieves equitable and excellent outcomes for its students.
- The curriculum is highly responsive to students’ individual strengths and capabilities.
- Achievement information shows very high levels of student success in NCEA for all groups of students, including Māori and Pacific.
Key strengths are:
- a strategic approach to building professional capability, and collective capacity that promotes innovation and expertise across the curriculum.
- a responsive curriculum that is personalised to cater for students’ various interests and strengths.
- holistic achievement approaches that promote student wellbeing and learning success.
About our College
Sancta Maria College opened in 2004 and is a co-educational secondary school for Years 7-13 comprising of 1,000 vibrant learners and over 100 staff, located in Flat Bush, Auckland. The school’s motto is Faith is our Compass and our Special Character guides us in all of our endeavours.
The facilities of our modern campus are superb, and classrooms are well-equipped to meet all teaching and learning needs. The Auditorium, Gymnasium and Library all contribute to the enhancement of the vision to develop the whole child. We deliver a holistic curriculum that gives all learners the opportunity to learn and achieve in an inclusive, respectful, safe and positive environment, emphasising student achievement, leadership, academic success and wellbeing.
The school is committed to academic excellence and students at Sancta Maria College achieve well above national averages in NCEA. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards and expectations, building respectful relationships throughout our community and living out our core values every day.
Our recent Education Review Office report stated:
- Sancta Maria College successfully achieves equitable and excellent outcomes for its students.
- The curriculum is highly responsive to students’ individual strengths and capabilities.
- Achievement information shows very high levels of student success in NCEA for all groups of students, including Māori and Pacific.
Key strengths are:
- a strategic approach to building professional capability, and collective capacity that promotes innovation and expertise across the curriculum.
- a responsive curriculum that is personalised to cater for students’ various interests and strengths.
- holistic achievement approaches that promote student wellbeing and learning success.
Principal’s Message
Welcome to Sancta Maria College.
We are a Catholic co-educational school for students in Years 7 to 13, serving the Catholic communities of east and south-east Auckland.
We provide a high-quality, holistic education that develops well-rounded, confident young people. We are a proud Catholic school who follow the charism of Mary; expressed through our values of aroha, faith, hope and respect. Like Mary, we are guided by our faith to say ‘yes’ to opportunities.
Our dedicated staff are committed to both the academic and pastoral development of every student, ensuring they are supported and challenged throughout their time with us. Alongside the classroom, our co-curricular program offers something for everyone; helping students to reach their full potential.
We value strong relationships with parents and families as we work together to educate and shape the Catholic citizens and leaders of tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming you to our college.
Andrew Mackenzie
Principal
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