Grade Placement Guide

Our students are Placed Strategically Based on Grade Level

The table below provides an indicative grade placement for your child. All new students are assessed subsequent to enrollment to check that the grade placement is appropriate. Please drop us a message below with your child's birthdate and any specific questions you may have regarding grade placement.

DOWNLOAD PLACEMENT GUIDE

AGE / YEAR LEVEL EQUIVALENS
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027

Styled Table
Age Date Of Birth NZSJ Class International
1 - 3 01 Aug 2023 - 30 Jul 2025 Ruru / Kea Pre-School
3 - 4 01 Aug 2022 - 30 Jul 2023 Kiwi Pre-School
4 - 5 01 Aug 2021 - 30 Jul 2022 Rapeti Kindergarten 1
5 - 6 01 Aug 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 Hetiheti Kindergarten 2
6 - 7 01 Aug 2019 - 30 Jul 2020 Hipi Grade 1
7 - 8 01 Aug 2018 - 30 Jul 2019 Tia Grade 2
8 - 9 01 Aug 2017 - 30 Jul 2018 Heihei Grade 3
9 - 10 01 Aug 2016 - 30 Jul 2017 Honu Grade 4
10 - 11 01 Aug 2015 - 30 Jul 2016 Tita Grade 5
11 - 12 01 Aug 2014 - 30 Jul 2015 Tuatara Grade 6
12 - 13 01 Aug 2013 - 30 Jul 2014 Tane Mahuta Grade 7
13 - 14 01 Aug 2012 - 30 Jul 2013 Tawhirimatea Grade 8
14 - 15 01 Aug 2011 - 30 Jul 2012 Ruamoko Grade 9
15 - 16 01 Aug 2010 - 30 Jul 2011 Tangaroa Grade 10
16 - 17 01 Aug 2009 - 30 Jul 2010 Maui Grade 11
17 - 18 01 Aug 2008 - 30 Jul 2009 Rangi & Papa Grade 12