Villa Maria College
Secondary school in Christchurch, New Zealand
A warm Kiwi welcome awaits you at Villa Maria College, a leading Catholic school for girls located in the beautiful city of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Set on 4.5 hectares of green, landscaped grounds, our college provides a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for girls in Years 7–13. Rooted in the Mercy tradition, we are proud to offer a Catholic education of the highest standard, guided by values of compassion, respect, and service.
At Villa Maria College, our dedicated staff are committed to helping every student thrive—academically, socially, and personally. Our International Director ensures that international students receive the support they need to not only achieve but excel in their chosen subjects. Regular academic reporting keeps parents informed and involved in their daughter’s learning journey.
Our teachers are experts in girls’ education, and first-language support is available for all nationalities. International students play a vital role in enriching our community, sharing their cultures and perspectives, and helping prepare our local students for an interconnected world.
We also have a caring Accommodation Manager who carefully arranges safe, welcoming homestays, ensuring every student feels at home from the moment they arrive. Our pastoral care programme is first-class, offering ongoing support and wellbeing initiatives for all our students.
Villa Maria College is proud of its strong reputation for academic excellence, both within New Zealand and internationally. We encourage our international students to take part in all areas of college life—academics, sport, arts, and service—and to share their own languages and cultures. This exchange of experiences enriches not only our international students but the entire Villa Maria community.
Come and experience the Villa spirit—a place where every girl is known, supported, and inspired to achieve her best.
About Christchurch
Christchurch is the South Island’s largest city and the gateway to Canterbury. Rebuilt with modern spaces and riverside precincts, it pairs established schools and tertiary options with easy access to beaches, the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula and alpine recreation.
Canterbury Region
The Canterbury Region on New Zealand’s South Island is a region of dramatic contrast — from sweeping plains, mighty braided rivers and the high Southern Alps through to coastal beaches at the Pacific. It encompasses the major city of Christchurch and wide rural districts, making it both a centre of culture and a backbone of agriculture and industry. The region’s economic strength, combined with space for growth and educational infrastructure, makes it well-suited for international students who want access to big-city amenities and outdoor adventure.
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