Welcome to Marian Catholic School

Haere Mai Nau Mai Haere Mai

Greetings and a warm welcome to Marian Catholic School, Hamilton.

We are a thriving school in the heart of Hamilton East, catering for 600 students from year 1 through to year 8.  As a full primary we embrace and nurture our year 7 and 8 students as leaders and role models within our school.

Our school was established in 1989 following the amalgamation of St Mary’s Cathedral School and Marist School, which had previously coexisted on adjoining sites. Marian Catholic School recognizes and celebrates the founding charisms of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions foundress, Euphrasie Barbier and the Marist Brothers founder, Marcellin Champagnat.  Our Charism today is: Live Christ, be the hands, face and voice of Jesus. Each term, we focus on one of our charm values: Live Love, Live Faith, Live Community and Live Mission. 

We are proud of our multicultural diverse school, and we actively seek to connect with our parents to build positive partnerships.  The school provides a safe and culturally responsive environment for all students.  We actively seek to ensure our students feel proud and celebrate their culture.  We hold cultural assemblies to celebrate the diversity of culture within our school.

Learning is our core business, and we believe developing whānau like relationships is foundational in order to implement effective teaching and learning within our classrooms.  Our students are supported by dynamic teachers and a dedicated team of support staff. The teaching staff have a range of expertise, interests and experience. They work collaboratively, sharing professional skills and knowledge to help our students achieve.

We warmly invite you to visit our school or call for further information. 

Ngā mihi nui

Debra A White 
Principal