Information about Auckland & NZ

Northshore

Nestled on Auckland's picturesque North Shore, Northcross Intermediate is close to both natural and urban amenities. Our school is 10 minutes from beaches and recreational areas, 20 minutes from the city centre and 55 minutes from Auckland International Airport.

Auckland

Auckland is New Zealand’s most populous city, with over 1.6 million residents. It is known for its work life balance and consistently features in the top 20 of the world’s most liveable cities. Along with being a great place to live, it’s also a great place to learn. Auckland offers world-class education, with universities ranking in the top 3% worldwide.

New Zealand at a Glance

Capital City: Wellington

Largest City: Auckland

Population: 5.1 million

Currency: New Zealand Dollars (NZD)

Languages: English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language

Seasons:

  • Summer: (December–February)
  • Autumn: (March–May)
  • Winter: (June–August)
  • Spring: (September–November)

To learn more about New Zealand and what you can expect when you arrive, check out the video below.

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Out of Zone enrolments are open for 2026

PLEASE NOTE ENROLMENTS FOR 2026 ARE OPEN – ANY ENROLMENT FORMS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED FOR 2026 BEFORE MONDAY 28 JULY 2025 ARE INCORRECT AND WILL NEED TO BE RE-DONE.

OPEN EVENING THURSDAY 28/8/2025 - CANCELLED

Unfortunately, our planned Open Evening has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

If you would still like to have a tour of our school we will have Student Leaders available during our interview week 8/9 – 11/9 2025 between 9:00am-10:30am.

 

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