Welcome to St Michael's Catholic School

An International Education Rooted in Faith, Community, and Excellence

It is my privilege to warmly welcome you and your family to St Michael’s Catholic School a vibrant, caring community where faith, academic excellence, and global friendship come together. Rooted in our unique Josephite Charism, St Michael’s is dedicated to nurturing the whole child. We embrace the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of every international student, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and inspired from the moment they arrive.

At St Michael's, we provide a premium, inclusive educational environment in Auckland, New Zealand, where every student is encouraged to discover and develop their unique gifts. Our highly qualified and dedicated staff are deeply passionate about supportive education. They work tirelessly to help our international students achieve their full potential, guiding them with the core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.

We understand that choosing an overseas education is a significant and deeply important decision for your family. When you entrust your child to us, you do not just enroll a student; your entire family becomes an integral part of the St Michael’s global community. We are fully committed to providing a holistic education that balances world-class academic standards with the emotional, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing of each child.

The St Michael’s Catholic School Board is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring our school’s global success, maintaining high international standards, and providing the best possible modern opportunities for our students.

We warmly invite you to be active participants in school life. Whether you are joining us locally or connecting with us from afar, we cherish the opportunities to share in our school milestones, liturgies, and cultural celebrations. These moments of connection enrich our diverse school community and strengthen the enduring bond between our families, staff, and students.

We are excited to partner with you on this journey. We are confident that your child’s time at St Michael’s Catholic School will be a joyful, fulfilling experience marked by profound academic growth, lasting friendships, and unforgettable memories. Should you have any questions about our curriculum, student care, or the transition to life in New Zealand, I invite you to reach out to me directly.

Vincenza Golding
Principal
St Michael’s Catholic School

International Student Goals

An International Education Rooted in Faith, Community, and Excellence
St Michael’s Catholic School recognises that the enrolment of students from different cultures can bring richness and diversity to the culture of the school and to the education we offer. We have a range diverse cultures learning at our school. The enrolment of foreign fee-paying students also gives the school the
opportunity to raise additional revenue that can benefit all students and staff at the school.

International Director

Katie Johnson
k.johnson@smcs.school.nz

Goals

To promote an exciting and dynamic teaching and learning environment for all students.
To prepare students to take their place in an internationally integrated world & develop an
international education perspective for all stakeholders.
To diversify its sources of income to provide resources and facilities for all students.

St Michael’s offers international students cultural support to help ensure their health, safety, and wellbeing while keeping them in touch with their culture. We support international students to interact with people from different cultural backgrounds and to adjust to a different cultural environment in New Zealand.

Where possible, we will "buddy" an international student with another student of the same ethnicity.

St Michael’s also encourages our international students' cultures to be acknowledged and integrated into their learning environment.
We involve international students in school life and show interest in their culture in a range of ways, including: