Saint Kentigern Announces Third Campus: Wilson Bay Farm
The Saint Kentigern Trust Board is pleased to announce the introduction of a third campus — Wilson Bay Farm — a 1,000-acre coastal property of remarkable scale and natural beauty, located on the Coromandel Peninsula. This first milestone has been made possible through the generosity of the Saint Kentigern Alumni Association and a number of its members, whose support is acknowledged with deep gratitude.
The Trust Board envisions Wilson Bay Farm as a place where education comes alive — where students learn science by observing ecosystems, working with the land, and understanding how nature sustains life.
As a purposeful extension of the Shore Road and Pakuranga campuses, Wilson Bay Farm will broaden the Saint Kentigern learning journey — offering a distinct setting where hands-on experiences, from managing waterways to growing food, will spark curiosity, inspire innovative thinking, and invite students to design and test ideas in real-world conditions. In doing so, students develop practical skills, a deeper understanding of how systems interact, and a lasting respect for the environment — surrounded by the richness of our land and identity.
This milestone reflects the Trust Board’s long-term strategic direction and its ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the future. Guided by its Statement of Intent and the legacy entrusted to it, the Trust Board is focused on creating learning that is immersive, relevant, and anchored in real experience. Wilson Bay Farm brings that vision to life.
Wilson Bay Farm
It also reinforces Saint Kentigern’s commitment to New Zealand’s economic drivers and recognises the impact of primary industries and trade — equipping young people to engage with the sectors and challenges that are central to the country’s future.
Beyond curriculum, Wilson Bay Farm will offer experiences that shape the whole person. Through outdoor education and physical challenges, students will grow in confidence and resilience. In a setting where students of all ages collaborate and learn together, there will be ample opportunities to lead with purpose, serve with humility, and learn to appreciate the difference they can make in the lives of others and the world around them.
“Just as Saint Kentigern’s founders once stood on farmland with a bold vision for education, we now stand at the beginning of a new chapter — one that invites us all to help shape what comes next,” said Mark Conelly, Saint Kentigern’s Trust Board Chair. “Together, we have the opportunity to co-create a place of purpose — one that honours our values, reflects our identity, and creates a deep sense of belonging for generations to come.”
Wilson Bay Farm is accessible by road and boat (approximately 90 minutes from Half Moon Bay). Saint Kentigern will also be exploring possible boat access via its College Campus estuary.
From 2027, it aims for all students from Years 4 to 13 to experience learning at Wilson Bay Farm each year.
As this vision takes shape, it brings a growing sense of anticipation and possibility for what lies ahead. Saint Kentigern welcomes expressions of interest from those who wish to be involved or contribute. To find out more or get in touch, please visit Saint Kentigern’s Wilson Bay Farm web page or email wilsonbayfarm@saintkentigern.com.
