Getting Started with Subject Selection

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Welcome to 2025 St. Mary's College Subject Selection Information 

The aim of this website is to provide a guide to students in planning their pathways towards further education, training and employment.

It contains a detailed list of courses to be offered at this school, along with a listing of teachers/personnel who can give you guidance with your course selections.

If you do not know what you want to do in your future, do not worry, that is extremely common. Keep your options broad.

Please click on Subject Selection Button below for the process, that page will then take you via the Faculties Button to more detailed information on each subject. 

Year (2025 Year level) 
Compulsory Subject/s
Subject Selection 
Year 8 
Religious Education, Art, Drama, English, Mathematics, Physical Education (including Health), Science, Social Studies, TechnologyPlease choose 2 languages 
Year 9
Religious Education, Art, Drama, English, Mathematics, Physical Education (including Health), Science, Social Studies, TechnologiesPlease choose 1 language
Year 10 Religious Education, English, Maths, Physical Education (including Health), Science, Social Studies Please choose 3 subjects
Year 11 Religious Education, English, Mathematics/Mathematics with Statistics, Science/General Science Please choose 3 subjects
Year 12Religious Education, EnglishPlease choose 5 subjects
Year 13Religious Education Please choose 5 subjects 


 

Remember: Make your own choices 

Things to think about:

  • What are you interested in?
  • What are you good at?
  • What do you enjoy?
  • If you know what you want to do/study when you leave school - what subjects do they suggest?
Who can you talk to for advice?
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Teachers
  • School Deans
  • Your school's careers team 
Additional Resources:

Find out as much information as you can about NCEA courses, the requirements for NCEA at each level, University Entrance requirements, approved subjects, careers, etc. by: www.ncea.govt.nz