Kura Hostel

A home away from home in Tāmaki Makaurau

A safe, supportive kāinga for Year 9–13 ākonga, close to our City Road campus.

70 ākongaYear 9–13 boarding
1-4 per roomShared rooms with single beds
All meals providedBreakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
24/7 careTrained, police-vetted staff

More than somewhere to sleep

A kāinga. A whānau.
A place to grow.

Our hostel is a home away from home. It is a place where ākonga are supported to belong, build friendships and grow academically, socially and personally.

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Take a look around

Purpose-built accommodation with shared spaces for kai, connection, recreation and rest.

Carved entrance to the Kura Hostel
Welcome to the hostel
Shared bedroom with single beds
Shared bedrooms
Hostel kitchen and dining area
Kitchen and dining
Shared lounge space
Whānau and recreation spaces
Indoor recreation room
Recreation room
Hostel foyer and staircase
Shared spaces

Life at the hostel

A balanced day

Each day combines the structure ākonga need with time for learning, connection, sport and rest.

  1. 01Ata

    Wake, breakfast and prepare for kura.

  2. 02Kura

    Travel to City Road for learning and weekday lunch.

  3. 03Ahiahi

    Return for sport, activities and dinner.

  4. 04Pō

    Study, whānau time and rest for tomorrow.

Care, safety & support

Your tamariki are in good hands

Pastoral care is at the heart of hostel life, helping every ākonga feel supported, valued and connected.

24/7 supervision

Trained, committed and police-vetted staff are on site.

Pastoral care

A supportive environment where ākonga feel safe, valued and connected.

Safe routines

Transport is provided between the hostel, kura and sports.

In the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau

A great location

Located at 22 Glanville Terrace, Parnell, the hostel is in a safe neighbourhood and a short bus ride from our City Road campus.

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For whānau

Frequently asked questions

Who can live at the hostel?

The hostel provides boarding for Te Kāpehu Whetū Tāmaki ākonga in Years 9–13.

How many ākonga share a room?

Rooms are shared by two to four ākonga and include single beds.

What meals are provided?

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are provided daily. Weekday lunches are provided at the City Road campus.

What supervision is provided?

The hostel is supported 24/7 by trained, committed, police-vetted staff.

Ready for what’s next?

Make Tāmaki Makaurau your kāinga

Boarding opens the door to higher learning, sport and industry opportunities.

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