Our School
Our Beginning
History and Background
Cornerstone Christian School was established in 1987 as a private primary school and became a state-integrated school in 1994. It started with Year 1–8 and, after years of prayer, planning and growth, expanded to a full Year 1–13 school by 2018. Our campus is located on Mihaere Drive in Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North, where we have modern facilities for junior, middle, and senior students.
Over the years, CCS has grown to a roll of around 600 students while maintaining a close-knit family atmosphere. We are governed by a partnership between our Board of Trustees (for day-to-day governance) and the Cornerstone Christian Education Trust (our Proprietor, responsible for the school’s special character and property). Together, these bodies have stewarded CCS from humble beginnings in 1987 to the thriving community it is today.
Information You Need to Know
ERO Reports
Strategic & Annual Plans
Mission, Vision and Values
Policy
Special Character
Our Faith and Values
CCS is a Christ-centered learning community. As a “special character” Christian school, our Biblical worldview is central to all aspects of school life.
We see education as an outworking of faith: “In Your light we see light” (Psalm 36:9). Here’s what defines our special character:
