Bethlehem College Secondary
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Secondary school is a significant season in a young person’s life. It is a time of growing independence, deepening faith and discovering the gifts God has placed within them.

At our school, Christ is at the centre of this journey. We want every student to be known, encouraged and challenged—to grow in character and wisdom, pursue excellence in their learning and develop a faith that shapes how they live and serve.

From Years 7–13, students belong to a caring community in which strong relationships matter. We work in partnership with families to create a safe and supportive environment where young people can form lasting friendships, learn from teachers who believe in them and develop the confidence to take their place in the world.

Our hope extends well beyond academic success. We seek to equip young people to think deeply, act with courage and compassion, and use their lives to influence the world for good. It is our privilege to walk alongside your sons and daughters as they become the people God is calling them to be.

For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
—Ephesians 2:10

Christopher Niles

Head of Secondary

Subject Selection


In addition to core subjects, Year 7 & 8 students rotate through eight options: art, drama, food, international langauges, Māori, materials technology, music and textiles. 

For Year 9 and Year 10 four Options are chosen.

Year 11 will choose 1 English, 1 Maths, and at least 1 Science, in addition to optional classes. 

Year 12 will choose 1 English and 1 Maths and then their optional classes.

Year 13 will choose 5 optional classes with 1 study line automatically entered.

https://beth.schoolpoint.co.nz/
Student Life


Bethlehem College strives to foster a sense of belonging in students, a place where God works in and through them as they share their values and interests.

Our Student Life is filled with opportunities for students to make lifelong friendships and memories as they participate in art, camps, house competitions, lunchtime clubs, music, school events and celebrations, speech and drama, service and leadership, sports and more!

www.beth.school.nz/studentlife/welcome
Career Pathways


Bethlehem College offers students a Career Pathways Department dedicated to bringing out students best as they explore their interests and talents in preparation for university or the workplace.

https://beth2022.ibdn.co.nz//studentlife/career-pathways
BC Students Are l Ko nga akonga 

COURAGEOUS

'Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong' (1 Corinthians16:13).

​EQUIPPED

'All Scripture is God-breathed...that you may be complete, equipped for every good work' (2 Timothy 16-17).

TRANSFORMED

'All Scripture is God-breathed...that you may be complete, equipped for every good work' (2 Timothy 16-17).

WISE

'And Jesus grew in wisdom & stature, and in favour with God and man' (Luke 2:52).

​STRONG

'Seek the Lord and His strength; seek his presence continually' (1 Chronicles 16:11).

​COMPASSIONATE

'Clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience' (Colossians 3:12).