Enrolment
We welcome new enrolments to our school. Please read through the enrolment requirements carefully before applying.
Enrolment Dates
We can only accept applications for a start date within six months, meaning your child must be at least 4½ years old at the time of application.
Documents Required
In addition to submitting the online enrolment form, please bring the following original documents to the school office to verify your child’s identity, residency, and eligibility to enrol:
We need to see two separate documents with your home address. Acceptable documents include:
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Utility bills (such as power, gas, telephone etc)
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Rates account
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Sale & Purchase Agreement or Tenancy Agreement
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Bank Statement
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Letter from a Government department such as IRD
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The child’s ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE and PASSPORT
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The child’s RELEVANT VISA if not born in New Zealand and using a passport other than New Zealand
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Both parent’s ORIGINAL PASSPORTS and RELEVANT VISA'S
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We will need to see your child's Immunisation record from your child’s Plunket book, or a doctors Immunisation Certificate or an overseas Immunisation Certificate.
School Zone
Out of Zone ballot applications for 2026 has closed now
Halsey Drive School has an enrolment scheme in place. This means that only students who live within our zone (as shown on the Zone Map) are guaranteed a place.
2026 Out of Zone Ballot
Applications for out-of-zone enrolments for 2026 are now open for Year 0/1 students only. Unfortunately, we are not accepting out-of-zone applications for other year levels at this time.
There are six Ministry of Education priority categories for out-of-zone applications, which are outlined in the link below.
If the number of applications exceeds the number of available places, a ballot will be held on 10 October 2025. The closing date for applications is 8 October 2025.
For more detailed information:
To apply please submit the ballot application form below and check the year level and priority for your child carefully to ensure they are in the correct ballot category.
Please email supporting documents to admin@halseydrive.school.nz:
- birth certificate
- plus if your child is not born in New Zealand, passport and resident visa
International Students
At Halsey Drive School, we warmly welcome enrolments from International Students. We are proud to be a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, ensuring a high standard of care and support.
International students may be accepted at any year level (Years 1–6, ages 5–11), provided there is space available in classrooms after places have been offered to New Zealand-resident children.
Students are taught the New Zealand Curriculum, and we have two specialist English language teachers who provide targeted support to help students succeed in both academic learning and everyday communication.
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Small group English language tuition
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In-class support
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Reading support
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A friendly and safe learning environment
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Individual learning programmes (as needed)
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Please contact the school office to arrange a time to meet with the Principal. This meeting is an opportunity to:
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Tour our facilities
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Learn more about our English language support
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Discuss your child’s individual learning needs
You can also request an International Student Enrolment Pack, which includes a full list of enrolment requirements.
Phone: (09) 627 9106
Email: admin@halseydrive.school.nz
We look forward to welcoming your family to our vibrant, diverse school community.
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Please read and complete the checklist in order to help with your application for tuition at Halsey Drive School as a fee paying student.
Application for Enrolment-
Complete an application form and bring it with you to your interview.
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Bring passports and pay the administration fee which is non-refundable of NZ$250.
Conditions of Acceptance
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Students must be living with their parent(s).
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Students must be the appropriate age for the school.
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Students must have medical and travel insurance for the period of tuition.
Offer of a Place and Visa Application
Once accepted, a letter offering a place at Halsey Drive School will be emailed and posted to you. Non acceptance will also be notified. The letter of acceptance is required for you to apply for a Student Visa from NZ Immigration.
Acceptance and Fees
On receipt of the acceptance letter, full payment for tuition fees is required.
Starting Date at Halsey Drive School
Once a Student Visa has been granted, bring it to school where enrolment procedures can be finalised and a starting day will be confirmed.-
Introduction
When students from other countries come to study in New Zealand, it is important that those students are well informed, safe, and properly cared for.
New Zealand educational providers have an important responsibility for international students’ welfare.
This pamphlet provides an overview of the “Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students” (the Code), and provides a procedure that students can follow if they have concerns about their treatment by a New Zealand educational provider or agent of a provider.
What is the Code?
The Code is a document that provides a framework for service delivery by educational providers and their agents to international students. The Code sets out the minimum standards of advice and care that are expected of educational providers with respect to international students. The Code applies to pastoral care and provision of information only, and not to academic standards.
Who does the Code apply to?
The Code applies to all education providers in New Zealand with international students enrolled. The Code is mandatory to these providers and must be signed by them.
What is an “international student”?
An “international student” is a foreign student studying in New Zealand.
How can I get a copy of the Code?
You can request a copy of the Code from your New Zealand education provider or here.
How do I know if an education provider has signed the code?
The New Zealand Ministry of Education maintains a register of all signatories to the Code which can be found here. If the education provider that you are seeking to enrol with is not a signatory to the Code, you will not be granted a permit from the New Zealand Immigration Service and you will not be able to study at that institution.
What do I do if something goes wrong?
If you have concerns about your treatment by your education provider or by an agent of the provider, the first thing you must do is contact the principal, the international student director, or another person who has been identified to you as someone that you can approach about complaints at your institution.The Code requires all institutions to have fair and equitable internal grievance procedures for students and you need to go through these internal processes before you can take the complaint any further.
If your concerns are not resolved by the internal grievance procedures, you can contact the International Education Appeal Authority (IEAA).
