Batten House
Courage & exploration
Named after aviator Jean Batten — aspiration and bravery.
Community support: Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Whānau houses
Eight houses, one college
Each whānau is an extended family of students and staff — competition, pastoral care, and charity work across the year.
Hillary House
Resilience
Inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary — perseverance and teamwork.
Community support: Himalayan Trust
Kupe House
Discovery
Pacific navigation heritage and curiosity.
Community support: Kiwis for Kiwi
Mansfield House
Creativity & letters
Katherine Mansfield — literature and the arts.
Community support: Guide Dogs for the Blind; Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society
Rutherford House
Inquiry & science
Ernest Rutherford — analytical thinking.
Community support: Hato Hone St John
Snell House
Excellence in sport
Peter Snell — discipline and endeavour.
Community support: Halberg Disability Sport Foundation
Te Kanawa House
Performing arts
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa — expressive excellence.
Community support: Child Cancer Foundation
Upham House
Character & service
Charles Upham — integrity and citizenship.
Community support: Howick RSA
