Dilworth is unique in the New Zealand educational landscape and we invite you to learn more about our school.
Our fully funded scholarships give exceptional young men, with great attitudes to life and study, the advantage of a superior all-round private education.
Top-quality teaching, small class sizes, supported by a strong approach to student care ensure Dilworth students are equipped both academically and emotionally to reach their capabilities and to pursue personal excellence.
Supporting the development of the entire individual is an integral part of the Dilworth experience and an enormous investment of time, work, and resources has been put into developing a wide-ranging curriculum, specifically designed and integrated together to give students a superb education and their best possible chance of succeeding in life.
The school’s curriculum is made up of three distinct strands: an academic programme to develop student learning, Ako Puāwaitanga for wellbeing, and a programme of Learning in the Outdoors to develop emotional resilience and wider life skills. Dilworth is a Christian school with strong values that are central to life at our school and underpin all our living and learning programmes.
Dilworth’s recent academic results have been outstanding, with a near 100% pass rate for NCEA. That’s much higher than most equivalent boys’ schools and places Dilworth near the top of the national statistics.
Our young men are offered a wealth of opportunities including sports, music, drama, cultural groups and outdoor education, as well as the chance to take part in community service.
Dilworth’s modern approach to boarding provides a wonderful platform for learning about teamwork and building positive relationships. Most students board through the week, going home at the weekends. For those who live further afield there is the opportunity to stay-back in the weekends.
We are now pleased to currently offer day school options for Year 7 and 8 and Year 9 students will be able to attend as day students from 2026.
We hope you enjoy reading about our school.
Dan Reddiex
Headmaster
Dilworth School