Central Hawke’s Bay College
Central Hawke’s Bay College is a welcoming, co-educational secondary school located in Waipukurau, in the heart of beautiful rural Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Currently with a role of 575 students, our College offers a friendly and supportive environment where students are known, valued and encouraged to achieve their best. We provide a broad range of academic, sporting, cultural and extracurricular opportunities, allowing students to discover their interests and strengths.
For international students, Central Hawke’s Bay College offers an authentic New Zealand experience. Students become part of our school and local community while experiencing New Zealand culture, including Māori culture and te reo Māori. Our beautiful rural setting also provides opportunities to enjoy sport, outdoor activities and explore the wider Hawke’s Bay region.
Our international students are well supported by dedicated staff and welcoming homestay families. We aim to ensure every student feels safe, included and part of the College community from the moment they arrive.
At Central Hawke’s Bay College, students don’t just come to New Zealand to study – they come to experience, participate, make friends and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Central Hawke’s Bay College
Whaia te Mana | Achieve With Honour.
| Type | State Secondary School |
| Age | Year 9-13 (13-19 year olds) |
| Total Roll | 544 Students |
| International student roll | 10 international students |
| Length of programme offered | Up to 12 months |
| Accommodation | Homestay |
| Uniform | Uniform from Year 9-13 |
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CHBCschool
Instagram: www.instagram.com/chb_college
Website: www.chbc.school.nz
School brochure:
Contact Details:
Kim Walker
International & Homestay Co-Ordinator
P: +64 6 858 9203
E: kimw@chbc.school.nz
Rural lifestyle
Central Hawke’s Bay College is a co-educational 500 student school based in Waipukurau. The surrounding district is a rural area with a wide variety of sheep, beef, deer, arable and dairy farming, horticulture and viticulture encompassed by the scenic Ruahine mountain range to the west and a plentiful array of East Cost beaches. If you enjoy outdoor adventures and a rural lifestyle with friendly people then Central Hawke’s Bay College is the place to be!
Location
The closest largest cities are, to the North Hastings and Napier and to the South Palmerston North. The College is only an hour’s drive to Hawke’s Bay Airport. Hawkes Bay Airport is an easy one hour flight from Auckland, flights to and from Auckland are regular and serviced by Air New Zealand. Auckland’s International Terminal is a short 10 min walk to the domestic terminal making Central Hawke’s Bay College easily accessible when you touch down in Auckland to start your real “Kiwi experience”.
