As a private school, King’s College is required to be financially independent of government education subsidies.
The operating costs of the College are recovered through the tuition and boarding fees charged for all enrolled students. Fees are reviewed annually by the King’s College Board of Governors, with changes normally taking effect from the beginning of Term 1.
Note: All figures are in New Zealand dollars and are GST inclusive.
2025 annual fee structure for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents
| Year 9 | Year 10 Day Students | Year 10 Boarding | Years 11-13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,700 | $31,700 | $31,700 | $31,700 |
| Campus and Building Levy | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| EOTC | N/A | $3,998 | $3,440 | N/A |
| Boarding | $18,640 | N/A | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| Total | $50,840 | $36,198 | $54,280 | $50,840 |
Please note that the following items are included within the tuition fee:
- Most class textbooks, workbooks, and stationery.
- Transport to sporting fixtures and curriculum activities in the Auckland area.
- Visits to Ahuroa Camp.
- ID cards and House photographs (note that lost or replacement cards are charged).
- Student admission to College.
- House entertainment for boarders.
A 10% discount on tuition and boarding fees (GST inclusive) will be given where three or more siblings currently attend the College. This relates to the net portion of fees actually paid by the parents/guardians of the students, so excludes any scholarship relief provided to one or more of the students.
Other fees include a non-refundable application fee of NZD$350 and a non-refundable confirmation of enrolment fee of NZD$1,700, payable on acceptance (this does not count towards tuition fees).
Payment options
Fees can be paid via direct debit or via credit card by prior arrangement . Please note that credit card payments incur a 2% surcharge.
Direct debits can be split into monthly, fortnightly, or weekly instalments, with the payment periods available for selection in the Direct Debit Authority form.
A 2% discount is offered for payments of the annual tuition fee made via bank transfer before 20 January 2025.
King’s College Old Collegians’ Association Subscription Levy
This levy is pre-payment on a lifetime membership of the King's College Old Collegians' Association (KCOCA) for the student. The subscription is currently $759.
Membership of the KCOCA is compulsory. If the student does not commence at the College and sufficient notice is given, the KCOCA Levy is refundable.
Friends Association Levy
This levy covers payment of an annual (family) membership of the Association of the Friends of King's College and is a levy on parents/guardians. The subscription is currently $50. Membership of the association is compulsory.
Incidentals
Incidentals are expenses incurred by students over and above the tuition/boarding fees. They are recovered via the student's Incidental Account. Personal shopping outside the College may NOT be charged to this account. Incidental Accounts are strictly monthly and must be paid by direct debit. A breakdown of the major items is set out below.
- Purchases from The Uniform Shop (parents and guardians may place a monetary limit on their son's/daughter's spending by contacting the Accounts Office).
- Photographs: recovering the cost of House, sports, and cultural photographs ordered by the student.
- Medical centre attendance fee: standard fee of $25 per visit.
- Hospital fee for non-boarders where ACC does not apply.
- Physiotherapy fee for visits to the College physiotherapists. Please note there is a $10 surcharge on ACC visits.
- House incidentals: student personal items (haircuts etc.)
- Lost or unreturned class textbooks.
- NCEA and Cambridge examination fees.
Queries concerning fees and incidentals should be directed to Xandie Speedy-Willis, Accounts Receivable Officer on (09) 276 0769 or via email at x.speedy-willis@kingscollege.school.nz
Fees for international students
You can view our fees for international students here. For further information, please contact Robbie Pickford, International Manager, via email on r.pickford@kingscollege.school.nz