Term Dates
In New Zealand, the year is divided into four terms comprising of 40 weeks’ tuition.
2025 Student timetable
NB: We close for public holidays and anniversary days, teacher only days, Saturdays and Sundays. We can also close in an emergency. During the school day there are breaks in the morning and at lunchtime so that students can eat and play.
2025 Term Dates
| TERM 1 | Friday 31 January (international student orientation, first school day) – Friday 11 April |
| TERM 2 | Monday 28 April – Friday 27 June |
| TERM 3 | Monday 14 July – Friday 19 September |
| TERM 4 | Monday 6 October – Wednesday 10 December |
The 2026 term dates from the Ministry of Education are available by clicking the following link School terms and holidays dates – Ministry of Education. Sancta Maria College dates for 2026 are yet to be confirmed.
Important 2025 Dates
Approximate Age For Each Year Level
| YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 | YEAR 12 | YEAR 13 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17-18 |