Accepting Enrolments for Y0-8 2026 Waiting List
Limited New Entrant Spaces for 2025
Please refer to NCA's Enrolment Priorities for
Waiting List Applicants
ENROL BEFORE 16 AUGUST '24
Enrolment Documentation
Preference Enrolment
Preference Enrolment is given to students whose Whānau are connected to a local church and or have a personal faith in God.
Non-Preference Enrolment
Non-Preference Enrolment is given to students whose Whānau value the Christian Character of NCA but are not connected to a local church or have a personal faith in God.
School Fees and Contribution 2025
Attendance
Dues
This compulsory fee goes towards the ongoing maintenance and development of the School. This is an annual payment that can be made in one lump sum or regular payments can be setup that work for you and your whānau.
from $650 per student*
*1-2 $690 3+ $650 per student per year
Special Character
Contribution
This contribution is set-aside to maintain and develop our quality Christian Education Curriculum.
$160 per family
Activity
Costs
To provide our students with a wider range of optional learning activities outside of the classroom (EOTC), you may be asked to make a donation towards these activities.
Costs kept at a minimum
School Uniform
Our uniform can be viewed and purchased online, or in person at NZ Uniforms.
School Jackets
We have two school jackets to choose from. Click on the jackets to discover what one is best for your child.
School Shirts
We have two school shirts to choose from. Click on the shirts to discover what one would be best for your child.
NCA's windproof jacket. Good for light showers and those windy cold days. FEATURES Taslon 100% Polyester Side Pockets with Zips Fleece Lined NCA Logo Full Zip stand up collar with Strom Flap Hood in Collar Elastic Cuff
NCA's sports jacket. High quality warm fleece jacket, ideal for our cooler Spring and Winter days. FEATURES Blast Fleece 100% Polyester Quarter Zip stand up collar NCA Logo Side Pockets with Zips Open Cuff & Hem
FEATURES 185g Eyedroplet 100% Polyester Self Fabric Collar NCA Logo Flat Piping
FEATURES 185g Sublimated Eyedroplet 100% Polyester Self Fabric Round Collar Embroidered Crest Sublimated Panels
Whānau House Tees (Optional)
These shirts have been designed with movement in mind. Every Friday, we hold Whānau House Sports where students are encouraged to wear their House Tee or our NCA Sports Shirt. Whānau House and NCA Sports Shirts are also encouraged to be worn at our Annual Sports Days.
School Pants
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Girls have a choice between plain black skorts, shorts or long pants.
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Boys have a choice between plain black shorts or long pants.
Plain black skort. Purchase from any preferred clothing outlet.
Plain black shorts. Purchase from any preferred clothing outlet.
Plain black with no holes or visible labels. Purchase from any preferred clothing outlet.
School Socks
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Girls have a choice between plain black socks or tights*.
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Boys wear plain black socks.
*Tights, shorts and pants must be hole free.
Both boys and girls are expected to wear plain black socks. These can be purchased from your preferred clothing outlet.
OPTIONAL: Girls are able to wear plain black tights under their skort/shorts. No holes. These can be purchased from your preferred clothing outlet.
School Shoes
Every Day Shoes
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Any Plain Black Shoes or Sandals* are accepted, excluding Crocs.
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Sport Shoes: We highly recommend plain black sports shoes, as these can be used for every day use as well as formal events. However, we accept any coloured sport shoe for every day use. Having good sports shoes offers better support and protection for your child's feet.
Formal Events
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Covered plain Black Shoes are expected to be warn at all formal events.
*Black sandals Term 1 & 4 only.
We recommend your child has a good pair of Plain Black Sport Shoes. This provides better support when engaging in physical education and daily fitness programmes. Plain Black Shoes are required for all formal events.
We highly recommend Plain Black Sport Shoes. This way your child will only require one pair of shoes for school. However, we allow any coloured sport shoe for our school use.
School Hats
Summer - Term 1 & 4
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Students have a choice between a plain burgundy bucket hat or wide brim hat.
Winter - Term 2 & 3
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Students can choose to wear a school beanie.
All hats can be purchased from NZ Uniforms.
Plain Burgundy hat. Purchase from your preferred clothing outlet.
Plain Burgundy hat. Purchase from your preferred clothing outlet.
FEATURES NCA Logo 50% Recycled Polyester 50% Acrylic One Size fits most
Optional Winter Accessories
For extra warmth, our students can wear a plain black puffer jacket or vest. Our students can also wear a plain black thermal under their uniform for extra warmth.
Your child is welcome to wear a plain black puffer jacket or vest. These can be purchased from your preferred clothing outlet.
Your child is welcome to wear a plain black thermal under their uniform. This can be long or short sleeved. Can be purchased from your preferred clothing outlet.
Hair and Accessories
We have listed everything that is accepted as part of our uniform below.
Hair Colour
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Hair to be all one natural colour.
Hair Length
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Hair can be any length, however, if hair is shoulder length or longer, it is required to be tied up* with a hair tie.
Hair Ties & Headbands
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Accepted colours are black/brown/burgundy.
*This is for health and safety reasons.
Jewellery and Accessories
We have listed everything that is accepted as part of our uniform below.
Neck
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Hei Taonga
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Subtle necklaces.
Piercings*
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Earrings: Studs are the only accepted earrings, due to the risk of injury with hanging, hoop or ring earrings
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Nose: Small nose studs are accepted
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Other: As long as the piercing is not visible.
Wrists
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Watch/fitness tracker
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School value bracelets
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Health related bracelets.
Nails
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Natural nails
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Trimmed and short*.
*This is for health and safety reasons.
Nelson Christian Academy uniform is available through NZ Uniforms.
LOCATION: UNIT 8, 38 ESTUARY PLACE, RICHMOND.
SHOP OPENING HOURS
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Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Information regarding uniform returns, issues or general questions please contact NZ Uniforms directly:
Nelson Store:
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P: 03 928 0757
To order uniform online please visit our ordering page. Please allow at least 3 days for delivery. It can be useful to contact NZ Uniforms to discuss the fit and sizing when ordering. Free delivery to the school.
Customer Service:
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P: 04 282 1199
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H: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
