Medbury School
| Medbury School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
109 Clyde Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 43°31′16″S 172°35′16″E / 43.5212°S 172.5879°E | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private boys' preparatory school, Years 1–8 |
| Motto | Play the Game |
| Established | 1923 |
Ministry of Education Institution no. | 4118 |
Chairman | Richard Austin |
| Headmaster | Dave Scott |
| Enrollment | 372[1] (July 2026) |
Socio-economic decile | 10 |
| Website | medbury.school.nz |
Medbury School, located in Christchurch, New Zealand, is an independent day and boarding preparatory school for boys between Years 1 to 8 (ages 5 to 13).[2]
History
Medbury School was established in 1923 by the Chennells family after purchasing a property of 20,000 square metres (220,000 ft2) and a large family home called "Ripsford". The school began with only nine boys cared for by the Chennells. By 1925, the number of boys attending the school had grown to approximately 50. In 1955, the Chennells retired; by this time there were 111 boys at the school.[3] Development of facilities has occurred as the school has grown and the school celebrated 100 years in 2023.[4][5]
Admission
Boys are accepted into Medbury School at any level between the ages of five and thirteen at the discretion of the Headmaster.
Notable alumni
- Marcus Armstrong – racing driver in the IndyCar Series
- Zach Gallagher – Crusaders and Canterbury professional rugby player
- Sam Neill – actor[6]
- Isaiah Punivai – Crusaders and Canterbury professional rugby player
- Ngane Punivai – Highlanders and Canterbury professional rugby player
- Teddy Tahu Rhodes – baritone[7]
- Joe Bell - Viking Fotballklubb and All Whites professional football player
References
- ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ Medbury School Medbury School Website. Retrieved on 14 October 2007.
- ↑ Christchurch city libraries site Medbury School. Retrieved on 27 October 2023.
- ↑ Education Gazette New Zealand – Jubilees & reunions
- ↑ "Medbury School Centenary". Medbury School Website. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ↑ Donnelly, Elizabeth (1999). "Sam Neill: The Unofficial, Incomplete Biography". Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ↑ "BCSD - Ashley White". Archived from the original on 5 April 2005. Retrieved 3 July 2025.