BACKRangitoto College empowers every learner through dual pathways in NCEA and the International Baccalaureate. With consistently high pass rates and world‑class teaching, our students are challenged, supported, and inspired to achieve at the very highest level.
Rangitoto College is proud to be a dual‑pathway school, offering both NCEA and the globally recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Our inspiring programmes extend and challenge students to develop the skills and expertise needed to become inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people. High levels of academic success are achieved through a balance of challenge and support.
We select only the best specialist teachers from New Zealand and overseas. Their creativity and expertise are continually enhanced through extensive professional development and leadership opportunities, drawing on both local and international best practice.
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Our extensive GATE programme provides enrichment, extension, and accelerated study for the most able students. Every subject offers pathways to meet the needs of individual learners.
Learning Support A dedicated Learning Support Department ensures that students who need extra assistance receive personalised programmes, helping every learner reach their full potential.
Year 11 students complete the academically rigorous Rangitoto Diploma, a knowledge‑rich curriculum that prepares them for senior study. The Diploma is awarded at White, Red, or Blue level, depending on the quality of credits achieved.
In Years 12 and 13, students can pursue NCEA Levels 2 and 3. This qualification provides rigorous, valid recognition of achievement, underpinned by world‑class teaching that ensures students reach their highest potential.
Students undertaking the IB Diploma graduate with the skills to excel at universities worldwide. Over two years, they study six subjects and complete the CORE: Theory of Knowledge, a university‑style Extended Essay, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). Many also achieve the prestigious Bilingual Diploma, highly regarded across the academic world.
In 2024, Rangitoto College once again achieved a 100% IB pass rate, with an average point score well above the global average. These results reflect the hard work, determination, and talent of our students, as well as the strength of our teaching.
Our IB graduates are accepted into prestigious universities around the world, including Ivy League institutions in the United States and top universities in the United Kingdom and Asia‑Pacific. Many secure scholarships to pursue their studies at the highest level.
