Academic Information at a Glance
NCEA Endorsements – Average over the last 5 years
| Level 2 | Merit or Excellence Endorsements | 38.5% |
| Level 3 | Merit or Excellence Endorsements | 41.7% |
Our expectations are high – we actively encourage our students to achieve at the highest level.
Pass Rates |
JHC |
National |
| Level 2 | 84.9% | 76.1% |
| Level 3 | 75.3% | 69.8% |
| University Entrance | 61.6% | 51.4% |
James Hargest courses are rigorous and genuinely lead onto further education options.
Scholarships
An average of 9 Level 3 Scholarships per annum over the last five years.
This is an outstanding record. Our teachers drive an extension programme for our highest achieving academic students.
Summary of the ERO Report
ERO and James Hargest College are working together to evaluate the extent to which the review, refinement and implementation of the curriculum is growing learners’ agency and engagement through meaningful educational experiences and pathways. James Hargest College expects to see learners engaging and achieving success in a meaningful, responsive curriculum that prepares them well for their future.
James Hargest College has a roll of 1807 students, 305 of whom identify as Māori and 34 as Pacific. Additionally, the school hosts 25-30 international students.
Provision for International Students
The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 (The Code) established under Section 238F of the Education Act 1989. The school has attested that it complies with all aspects of the Code. At the time of this review, there were 33 international students attending the school.
The school is highly effective in providing pastoral care and quality education for its international students. Students are encouraged and well supported to integrate into the school and local community. The school has a highly rigorous process for annual review of the Code, the results of which are reported to the board of trustees.
Managing National Assessment
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers/details.do?providerId=55268001&site=1
To see James Hargest College lastest report click here.
The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
Link to the School Guideline for Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students
NZQA – Studying in New Zealand
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/studying-in-new-zealand/coming-to-study-in-new-zealand/
Student complaints and disputes
If you are not satisfied by the outcome of our complaints process, you may notify the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Please refer to the NZQA website for more information on their role and process. You may also be able to take your complaint to Study Complaints – a dispute resolution provider specialising in supporting international students in resolving disputes with their schools.
Main College Website