FAQs

For Prospective students

Is there a waiting list?
Places are still available for many year levels.  Where a class has been filled, an applicant’s name is added to a list and the family is contacted at a future date if a place becomes available.

How much does Marsden cost?
The fees schedule is set out here

How do I apply for a place for my son or daughter at Marsden Whitby?
Simply email our Enrolments Officer.  Although enrolments are not accepted online, we can send you an enrolment pack with details of Marsden School  Whitby and how to apply for a place. Fees and other details are set out. 

Is there an entrance exam my child has to pass?
There is no entrance exam or academic pre-selection for Marsden. After they are enrolled, current Year 6 and Year 8 students sit a test in October to assess their needs in Mathematics, English and General Knowledge for the following year.

Can I come and visit the school?
We are happy for you and your child to visit at any time. Please make an appointment with our Administration Manager.

Why should we choose Marsden Whitby over other schools?
Marsden Whitby is a co-educational school with small classes, quality teaching and a supportive pastoral environment. Marsden Whitby draws on the ethos, traditions and experience of its parent school, Samuel Marsden Collegiate School in Karori.
All students are encouraged to strive for excellence and to participate in the wider life of the school. Academic achievement is closely monitored and high standards of behaviour are the norm.

Can we meet the Director?
The Director of School, Mrs Anne Winnall, is pleased to meet with you when you visit the school.
As part of the process of applying for a place in the school, it is a requirement that your child comes with you for a friendly interview with the Director.

We do not live in Whitby. What transport arrangements are available for my child?
Students travel to Marsden Whitby from the Kapiti Coast, the Hutt Valley and Wellington city.  Students who travel by train are collected by a Marsden Whitby bus at Paremata station. 
Students travelling from the Hutt Valley travel on a Marsden Whitby bus that begins its route at the Upper Hutt train station.
See School bus services for details of costs and times.

Is it a boarding school?
No.

For Existing Students

How can I contact a teacher?
You may leave a phone message at the school for the teacher to call you or you may email the teacher directly.

What are the term dates?
See the term calendar

What are the hours of the uniform shop?
Marsden Whitby uniform is supplied by the Marsden Karori Uniform Shop at the Vera Street entrance to Marsden Karori.  For hours and contact details see Uniform