We work hard

At Hargest we recognise that hard work is essential to succeed in school and in life. All students need high level skills with knowledge, understanding and positive attitudes in order to realise the potential they bring to us.

There is a strong tradition of academic excellence reflected by exceptional results in NCEA examinations at all levels across a diverse range of curriculum subjects.

We would encourage you to view our results on the NZQA website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/. Results in all senior school exams clearly indicate that the school is maintaining its long-standing tradition of academic excellence.

Hargest has a well established tradition of students winning academic scholarships and distinction awards in NCEA. They have been evenly shared by girls and boys over a wide range of subjects. Twenty NCEA scholarships were won by Hargest students in 2008. they were evenly shared by girls and boys over a wide range of subjects. 

Our Junior Campus students are given the opportunity of a wide range of academic challenges; Southspell, Science Fair, Smac Maths, BP Challenge, Kids Literature Quiz, ICAS and Speech Awards and numerous academic extension competitions are vigorously promoted. A similar pattern prevails at the Senior Campus. Each year our students achieve in the top echelon of all these endeavours.

A large number of senior students also receive scholarships for tertiary study from Community funding organisations.

Our staff are passionate about their teaching craft. It is their commitment, support and encouragement that enables Hargest students to achieve so highly in sporting, cultural and academic endeavours. Tutorials are frequently offered outside class time.

Excellent results are never an accident rather they are the result of student work ethic and the professional experience of teachers who care.