Educational Institutions
Rathkeale College
Rathkeale College, together with St Matthew's Collegiate and Hadlow School form the Trinity Schools. Rathkeale College is an integrated day and boarding school for boys from Years 9 to 13. As a school of Anglican special character, Christian values underpin our expectations of academic, cultural and sporting excellence. We place paramount importance on "achieving to one's potential" and accept the responsibility to support and encourage students in their individual and collective endeavours. Established in 1963, it is located in a magnificent park-like setting. With superb sports grounds and facilities. Rathkeale provides an outstanding learning and living environment for young men. Enviable class sizes allow inspirational staff to develop special relationships with students and equip them with a strong foundation for the future. In Years 12 and 13, Rathkeale College and St Matthew's Collegiate School combine to form the Senior College. A wide range of subject choices are offered and classes are taught on the Rathkeale College Campus.
Wairarapa
Wairarapa is close to Wellington, and a popular place for fishing, surfing, cycling and wine tours.
Rathkeale College will be recognised as a school that provides a foundation for the future needs of young men. With the support of our community, our mission is to provide a learning environment that inspires students to use their talents, knowledge and skills to be the best they can be in academic, physical, cultural, social and spiritual dimensions of life.
Special Character
Rathkeale College is an Anglican school providing a unity of Day and Boarding components through programmes of worship and religious studies, upholding a strong moral code and providing a well-rounded education that promotes excellence through academic, cultural and sporting pursuits in which all students and staff are expected to participate fully.
Philosophically, Rathkeale College is committed to single sex education. However, students in the senior school (Years 12 and 13) engage in their academic work with St Matthew's Collegiate senior students in the Rathkeale St Matthew’s Senior College based on the Rathkeale campus.
