Term 1
Thursday 5-8 February – Hostel closes 5:30pm (opens 5.00pm Sunday)
Friday 13-15 March – Hostel closes 5:30pm (opens 5.00pm Sunday)
Term 2
Friday 15-17 May – Hostel closes 5.30pm (opens 5.00pm Sunday)
Thursday 28 May – Mid Term Break – Hostel closes 5.30pm (opens 5.00pm Monday 1st June)
Term 3
Friday 21 – 23 August – Hostel closes 5.30pm (opens at 5.00pm Sunday)
Friday 11 – 13 September – Hostel closes 5.30pm (opens 5.00pm Sunday)
Term 4
Friday 23-26 October – Hostel closes 5.30pm (opens 5.00pm Monday)
Friday 13-26 November – Hostel closes 5.30pm (opens 5.00pm Monday)
Applications for Year 9 positions close 12 April each year for the following year. Applications for after this date will be considered if positions are available.
Years 10-13 applications are received throughout the year, as casual vacancies may occur from time to time.
The fees for 2027 are $15,860.00 (including GST) which are paid in 8 instalments. The first instalment of $1,982.50 is due on 20/07/2026.
The balance is then payable in 7 monthly instalments of $1,982.50 from the 20th January 2027 – 20th July 2027.
An acceptance fee (non-refundable) of $450.00 is payable on receipt of acceptance.
In the event of withdrawal from the hostel:
Fees payable for Years 10-13 and second year hostel students:
If you have any account queries, please contact the Finance Office by email at payments@sonninghill.
Sonninghill Contact
If you would like any further information, please contact:
Director of Boarding Sonninghill Hostel
PO Box 512
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240
Telephone: (07) 839 0074
Email: [email protected]