With Special Character, tradition and values in common, Trinity Schools – Hadlow Preschool, Hadlow Preparatory School, St Matthew’s Collegiate, and Rathkeale College – guide students from early childhood through to co-educational Senior College. Our doors are open to students at any stage of their educational journey. At Trinity Schools, education goes beyond academics. We are a community committed to inspire and grow spiritually and emotionally healthy, innovative and collaborative students.
Trinity Family of Schools, Wairarapa
Tradition is central to our identity. Grounded in Anglican faith and values, we celebrate a heritage that creates pride, identity, and a deep feeling of connection. We honour our past while preparing students for the future, with regular reunions of past pupils that showcase the enduring friendships and community spirit that define Trinity Schools.
Connection is woven into all aspects of school life. We strengthen bonds between students, their faith, and the wider community. Through small class sizes and robust pastoral care, every student is seen, supported, and encouraged to flourish. Initiatives like planting native trees, restoring wetlands, and participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or Outward Bound encourage leadership, service, and environmental stewardship, inspiring our students to make a positive impact.
Growth is what sets Trinity Schools apart. From building strong foundations at Hadlow Preparatory School to the diverse experiences of our co-educational Senior College, we help students thrive at every stage. We emphasise academic excellence, leadership, and service, preparing students to be confident, adaptable, and compassionate citizens of the world.
Trinity Schools is about elevating the spiritual, physical, social, culture and academic potential of our students. Supporting personal development and academic achievement within a caring, connected, and tradition-rich community.
Our Schools
Hadlow Preschool
A nurturing and engaging early childhood environment, welcoming children from 3 to 5 years old. Set within the peaceful, quiet grounds of Hadlow.
St Matthew’s Collegiate
A girls’ day & boarding school for Years 7–13, St Matthew’s empowers young women to be curious, resilient, and thriving. For Years 12–13, students join the co-educational Senior College, shared with Rathkeale College.
Hadlow Preparatory School
A co-educational environment for Years 1–8, where students build strong skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while developing a lasting love of learning.
Rathkeale College
A boys’ day and boarding for Years 9 to Year 13. Celebrating academic excellence, located on 66 hectares of spectacular grounds. Open Spaces, Open Minds, Open Futures. For Years 12–13, students join the co-educational Senior College, shared with St Matthew’s Collegiate.