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Medbury School

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Established
  
1923

Headmaster
  
Peter Kay

Socio-economic decile
  
10

Motto
  
Play the Game

Ministry of education institution number
  
4118

Ministry of Education Institution no.
  
4118

School roll
  
334 (July 2016)

Phone
  
+64 3-351 6169

Founded
  
1923

Type
  
Private boys' primary, years 1-8

Address
  
109 Clyde Rd, Fendalton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand

Similar
  
St Andrew's College P, Christ's College, Christchu Boys' High School, Rangi Ruru Girls' School, Middleton Grange School

Profiles

Medbury School in Christchurch, New Zealand is an independent school for boys between Years 1 to 8 (ages 5 to 13).

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History

Medbury School was established in 1923 by the Chennells family after purchasing a property of 20,000 square metres and a large family home called "Ripsford". The school began with only nine boys cared for by the Chennells family. 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. Development of facilities has occurred as the school has grown, with expansion occurring in 1968, 1969, 1975, 1987, 1994, and most recently in 2003. The school celebrated its 75th Jubilee from 6 March 1998 to 8 March 1998.

Admission

Boys are accepted into Medbury School at any level between the ages of five and thirteen at the discretion of the Headmaster. The school had the highest number of entrants in its history in 2007.

Notable alumni

  • Tongsuang "Tom" Israngkun Na Ayudhya - international pianist and conductor
  • James Munro (born 1997), racing driver
  • Sam Neill - actor
  • Teddy Tahu Rhodes - baritone
  • References

    Medbury School Wikipedia