SUBJECTS AND COURSES

Students at CSC study towards NCEA, the NZ National Certificate of Education Achievement.  This makes courses of study available over three levels, with many different styles of assessment – internal, external, written, and practical. Central Southland College academic results are consistently at or above national averages for similar schools in NZ. In addition, a very high proportion of our leaving students go straight to either further study, (university or polytechnics) or to full-time employment.

Year 9 Courses

Year 9 students in 2027 must select:

• 2 Maths courses

• 1 English course from the “A group” and

• EITHER a 2nd English course form the “B group” OR 2 Literacy rich courses from other learning areas - READING RICH and WRITING RICH. (please refer to course booklet)

• 1 Science course called “Science Matters!” AND a second Science course is highly recommended

A broad range of courses at Year 9 means 7 out of 8 learning areas.

Courses are all within these Learning Areas:

Learning Areas

Arts English
Languages
Mathematics
Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Health
Sciences & Agriculture
Social Science and Commerce Technology

Courses

Agriculture
Art
Commerce Communication
Drama
Dance Design & Visual DTG DVC ESOL

Food Technology
French
Te Reo Mãori
Literacy Foundation Languages Music
Outdoor Education PE & Health Social Studies Technology
Textiles Visual Art

Year 10 Courses

Year 10 students in 2027 must select:

• 2 Maths courses

• 1 English course from the “A group” and

• EITHER a 2nd English course from the “B group” OR 2 Literacy rich courses from other learning areas - READING RICH and WRITING RICH. (please refer to course booklet)

• 1 Science course called “Reaction Time” AND a second Science course is highly recommended (students who did not take any science in Year 9 in 2026 MUST take 2 Science in 2027)

A broad range of courses at Year 10 means 7 out of 8 learning areas.

Year 11 Courses

Year 11 students in 2027 must select:

• 2 NUMERACY courses (please refer to course booklet)

• 3 LITERACY courses (please refer to course booklet)

Students should consider:

• How their selections for Year 11 will flow onto Senior Subjects in Year 12/13

• How their selections lead onto future pathways while still supporting their interests/passions

• Their CAA results

A broad range of courses at Year 11 means 7 out of 8 learning areas.

Courses are all within these Learning Areas :

Learning Areas

Arts English
Languages
Mathematics
Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Health
Sciences & Agriculture
Social Science and Commerce Technology

Courses

Accounting Agriculture
Arts
Commerce Commerce & Agriculture Dance Drama
DTG DVC
Engineering ESOL Food Technology
French
Geography

History Joinery Joinery & Design Japanese
Languages Media Studies Music PE & Health Psychology Spanish Te Reo Mãori
Technology Design
Textile Design Visual Art

All of the choices.

Browse our list of cultural and sporting opportunities.

• Adventure Racing

• Archery

• Athletics

• Backstage Crew

• Badminton

• Basketball

• Chess

• Cricket

• Cycling

• Debating

• Equestrian

• Golf

• Hockey

• Indoor Bowls

• Interhouse Competitions

• Jazz band

• Kapa Haka

• Kayaking (slalom)

• Ki O Rahi

• Lawn Bowls

• Motocross

• Multisport

• Netball

• Orienteering

• Major Production

• Rock Climbing

• Rockquest

• Rugby - Boys & Girls

• Rugby 7's

• Running

• Show Quest

• Ski Team

• Snowboarding Team

• Soccer - Boys & Girls

• Softball

• Squash

• Surfing

• Swimming

• Tennis

• Touch

• Trapshooting

• Triathlon

• Variety Show

• Volleyball

• Water Polo

• Water-skiing

We believe that young people grow in character, social skills, cooperation and teamwork, pride, and self-esteem through involvement in sporting and cultural activities. We also believe that such activities build a more positive, exciting and engaging environment for students to learn in, and that relationships built with staff outside the classroom can be very beneficial inside the classroom as well.

Central Southland College offers an enviable range of such activities. Our school boasts one of the highest rates of participation in Southland, and our Show Quest and Major Musical Productions are annual highlights for many. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged at CSC, and we have a reputation for punching above our weight in competition, participation and contributions to the community.