New Altum Academy charter school to open in Wellington

Tuesday 14 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 14 Oct 2025, 7:51am

In this story Christopher Luxon, David Seymour, Free Speech Union, Charter School Agency, Altum Academy

Altum Academy is set to open in Wellington during term 1, 2026. The school will occupy the site of Cardinal McKeefry Catholic Primary School in Wilton. Associate Education Minister David Seymour stated this is the first charter school for the Wellington region.

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1. The Press via The PostTue 14 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   New Wellington charter school signed to open term 1, 2026 (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 14 Oct 2025, 7:51am

   First Wellington charter school set to open (opens in new tab)