Intermediate & Secondary School, Titirangi, West Auckland

To empower curious young minds to find their purpose, and to better the world through scientific and technological endeavours.

The Academy is an academically rigorous intermediate and secondary school focussed on science and technology, driven by innovation and created by leaders in education and the technology industry in the heart of West Auckland.

Opening in Titirangi in 2028 for students entering Years 7 and 9, The Academy provides specialist teaching, high expectations and dedicated time to create ambitious work.

Our maximum roll will be 140 students, with approximately 20 students at each year level from Years 7–13.

With an internationally recognised and knowledge-rich curriculum, we want students to be excited to come to school each day, both by what they will learn in their lessons and by the opportunity to continue working on projects that matter to them and challenge them intellectually.


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Admissions information

Middle School Years 7–10

Our middle school programme builds secure foundational knowledge, strong learning habits and confidence in tackling difficult work. Students study four core learning areas, as well as other subjects in modular form, while applying their knowledge through practical and interdisciplinary projects.

Our courses are informed by educational research such as the Best Evidence Science Teaching project developed by the University of York Science Education Group, the Salters' Institute and the Institute of Physics

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Senior School Years 11–13

Senior students follow the Cambridge International pathway towards AS Level and A Level qualifications. Academic programmes and Extended Experiences become increasingly focussed on each student's interests, strengths and future direction.

  • Cambridge International qualifications
  • NZQA Scholarship
  • National academic competitions
  • A substantial portfolio of completed work

All students are expected to take on at least one subject at NZQA Scholarship level and compete in a national academic competition, such as a Science Olympiad, Sargeson Prize, NZ Writers College Short Story Competition, Future Problem Solving, Engineering Science Competition, Tournament of Minds and more.

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Our goal is to build a strong learning culture amongst students, with high expectations and solid routines.

Small by design

The Academy is built for 140 students. This allows teachers to know every student well, respond quickly when support is needed and provide greater challenge when a student is ready.

Regular one-to-one and small-group academic dialogues help students articulate their understanding, respond to feedback and take responsibility for their progress. Moving to the next level is not the goal. Mastery of the material is.

Read our Teaching and Learning Philosophy


Computer programming will be embedded throughout each course and be a core skill to support learning.

Built by educators and industry leaders

The Academy is being created by people with deep experience in secondary and tertiary education, science, engineering, medicine and technology. Our school leadership is supported by directors and academic advisers who bring insight from organisations including the University of Auckland, Grinding Gear Games, Rocket Lab and McLaren Automotive.

Meet the people behind The Academy

Learning at The Academy

Our school is taking shape in Titirangi

Construction of our purpose-built classrooms and specialist laboratory spaces is under way at 70–74 Hilling Street. Take a brief walkthrough of the main building and see the learning spaces being created.

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Watercolour picture of The Academy