ACG Sunderland

ACG Sunderland ACG Sunderland is West Auckland’s top private school, offering outstanding education for Ages 1 to 18. ICT is integrated.

Students thrive with award-winning Cambridge results and a vibrant programme in sports, creative arts and leadership. The Sunderland Education Trust founded Sunderland in 2007 as "Sunderland School and College". It was the first private school in Waitakere City (West Auckland). In 2010, Academic Colleges Group (ACG) took over the management contract for Sunderland, changing the name to ACG Sunderl

and. Student body
ACG Sunderland provides education to boys and girls from Kindergarten 1 to 13. Curriculum
ACG Sunderland offers the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). Subjects include English, Mathematics, Co-ordinated Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Art, Geography and Physical Education. There is a Spanish teaching room and rooms for learning support, ESOL, College art and Primary School art. Sports and Activities
ACG Sunderland is adjacent to the Waitakere Trusts Stadium, where students have access to sporting facilities, including: netball, tennis courts, badminton, swimming complexes, athletics tracks and playing fields. Science and Technology
ACG Sunderland offers computer suites with class sets of computers for both the Primary School and College. The suites are equipped with SMART Boards. Most classrooms have Built-In Data projectors. Both the Primary School and College use science laboratories and a technology room. The Arts
ACG Sunderland is equipped for music and drama with Primary School and College music rooms, a drama room and 250-seat auditorium. Sunderland was involved in the ACG Schools 'Imagine' Concert 2010.

⛷️🏅 Small body, BIG energy!Ray Zhang from 3WAN has been bringing the energy to the slopes, with a fantastic achievement ...
02/09/2026

⛷️🏅 Small body, BIG energy!

Ray Zhang from 3WAN has been bringing the energy to the slopes, with a fantastic achievement in Snow Sports New Zealand’s official 2026 Alpine competition!

We are so proud of you, Ray! ❄️👏

Last week in the Early Learning School, our Under Two’s children enjoyed discovering the joy of music through hands-on e...
27/08/2026

Last week in the Early Learning School, our Under Two’s children enjoyed discovering the joy of music through hands-on exploration! 🎵

With a variety of instruments to explore, they experimented with different sounds, textures and rhythms through shaking, tapping and banging. Full of curiosity and delight, the children expressed themselves freely while building coordination, listening skills and confidence along the way. ✨

🧮 MATHEX 2026 🧮What a fantastic evening of mathematics, teamwork and problem-solving!This year, 110 schools took part in...
25/08/2026

🧮 MATHEX 2026 🧮

What a fantastic evening of mathematics, teamwork and problem-solving!
This year, 110 schools took part in Mathex, an exciting competition where students race against the clock to solve challenging mathematical problems. Teams can earn up to 100 points, with 5 points awarded for every correct answer.

We are incredibly proud of how our ACG Sunderland teams performed, with our school even receiving several mentions from the commentator as teams reached the coveted 100-point mark! 🌟

Our results:
Year 7
Team 1: 95 points
Team 2: 60 points

A great first Mathex experience for many of our Year 7 students, with plenty to build on for next year!

Year 8
Team 1 – 100 points 🎉
Team 2 – 100 points 🎉

An outstanding achievement from both teams!

Year 9
Team 1 – 90 points
Team 2 – 85 points

Year 10
Team 1 – 100 points 🎉
Team 2 – 90 points

We are getting stronger every year, and we could not be prouder of the effort, teamwork, determination and enthusiasm shown by all of our students.

Congratulations to everyone who represented ACG Sunderland so brilliantly! 👏🧮🏆

From 66 students to a thriving school community✨When ACG Sunderland first opened its doors, there were just 66 students....
19/08/2026

From 66 students to a thriving school community✨

When ACG Sunderland first opened its doors, there were just 66 students. Twenty years on, Principal Nathan Villars reflects on the journey of building a school, establishing its culture and creating an education option for families across West Auckland.

In a recent episode of One Voice for the West, Nathan shares the story behind ACG Sunderland and the values that have remained constant along the way - academic ambition, a strong work ethic, Cambridge pathways and opportunities for students to discover their strengths through sport, music, drama, dance and more.

He also discusses the importance of being deeply connected to West Auckland and the relationships that help keep ACG Sunderland part of the wider community.

🎙️ Hear Nathan's perspective on education, leadership and the evolution of ACG Sunderland: https://bit.ly/4g8tysA

⛷️ 3WAN Young Athlete Achievement 🥈Congratulations to Ray, who competed in the Snow Sports New Zealand Cardrona Interfie...
10/08/2026

⛷️ 3WAN Young Athlete Achievement 🥈

Congratulations to Ray, who competed in the Snow Sports New Zealand Cardrona Interfield Race on 2 August and achieved an outstanding second place in the U8 age group!

Ray has been working incredibly hard on his ski training throughout the winter, and his dedication and determination have certainly paid off.
We are very proud of Ray’s fantastic achievement. Keep up the amazing work! 🎿❄️

🎙️ Do exams make our kids more resilient?Our Principal, Nathan Villars, recently joined Jesse Mulligan on RNZ to discuss...
04/08/2026

🎙️ Do exams make our kids more resilient?

Our Principal, Nathan Villars, recently joined Jesse Mulligan on RNZ to discuss the role of exams in education and why challenge still matters in today's world.

In the interview, Nathan shares his perspective on:
▪️ How the Cambridge curriculum prepares students for exams with confidence
▪️ Why managed struggle helps students build confidence and resilience
▪️ The growing importance of critical thinking in the age of AI

It's a thought-provoking conversation about preparing young people not just for exams, but for life.

🎧 Listen to the interview via this link 🔗 https://bit.ly/4wItfKU

🏸 Badminton Success! 🥇Congratulations to Marco Frith from 8GRN, who recently represented Waitakere at the New Zealand Ju...
03/08/2026

🏸 Badminton Success! 🥇

Congratulations to Marco Frith from 8GRN, who recently represented Waitakere at the New Zealand Junior Team Championships in Palmerston North.

Marco and his teammates competed as Waitakere Team 3 and achieved an outstanding result, winning the gold medal and finishing first in the Under 15 Division 3 competition!

This is a fantastic achievement and a wonderful reflection of the commitment, teamwork, and effort Marco and his teammates displayed throughout the tournament.

Well done, Marco! The ACG Sunderland community is incredibly proud of you. 👏🏸

🌟 Year 10 Associate Leaders Stepping Up! 🌟We are proud to introduce our Year 10 Associate Leaders, who will step into gr...
28/07/2026

🌟 Year 10 Associate Leaders Stepping Up! 🌟

We are proud to introduce our Year 10 Associate Leaders, who will step into greater leadership responsibilities after our senior students finish at the end of Term 3.

Throughout Term 4, these students will have the opportunity to demonstrate initiative, responsibility, teamwork, and positive role modelling across the school. They will help support younger students, assist with school events, and continue building a strong and welcoming school community.

Congratulations to our Year 10 Associate Leaders. We look forward to seeing them grow in confidence and embrace this exciting leadership opportunity! 👏

🌟 Outstanding achievement! 🌟A huge congratulations to our Junior Writing Club students, Abby Ren, Yuchi He, Richard Liu ...
28/07/2026

🌟 Outstanding achievement! 🌟

A huge congratulations to our Junior Writing Club students, Abby Ren, Yuchi He, Richard Liu and Donald Mai, who have been shortlisted for the prestigious John Locke Essay Competition.

Competing against more than 100,000 entries from 183 countries, these talented Year 9 students have earned a place among the competition's top entrants and have been invited to attend the awards ceremony in London.

This incredible accomplishment reflects their curiosity, critical thinking, and dedication to academic excellence. We are immensely proud of all they have achieved and can't wait to see what comes next.

Congratulations, Abby, Yuchi, Richard and Donald! 👏✍️🌍

27/07/2026

Graduate Spotlight✨🎓

From ACG Sunderland Head Student to the University of Melbourne, Anya Thurner is embracing an exciting new chapter.

A member of our Class of 2025, Anya combined outstanding academic achievement with exceptional leadership, leaving a lasting impact on the ACG Sunderland community.

In this Graduate Spotlight, she shares her journey to studying overseas, offers practical advice on the university application process, and reflects honestly on the opportunities and challenges of life beyond school.

We're incredibly proud of all Anya has achieved and grateful that she's giving back by inspiring the next generation of ACG Sunderland students. 💙

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