Uniforms

• Students can wear up to 2 earrings in each ear, either studs (silver, gold, small stone) or small hoops/sleeper of less than 6mm in diameter and up to 2mm in thickness, without any embellishment such as diamantes or charms that hang off the hoops.
• Students may choose to wear the following: one thin, gold or silver short chain necklace with a small pendant; one small silver or gold ring on a finger; one gold or silver bangle or bracelet on the wrist, not ankle. Pandora bracelets are not permitted.
• Ear stretchers/spacers of any kind (including clear) are not to be worn.
• Jewellery rules apply to all students, including Year 13.

Acceptable Earrings:

Non Acceptable Earrings:

Acceptable Necklaces, Bangles and Bracelets

Non Acceptable Bracelets

Acceptable Rings

Not Allowed at All Times – Toe Rings and Anklets

• Natural-look foundation is permitted.
• Lipstick/gloss, blusher, eye makeup, and eyelash extensions are not permitted.
• Makeup rules apply to all students, including Year 13.

Makeup Examples 

Not Allowed at All Times – Eyelash Extensions or False Eyelashes

• These must be items made from natural materials only (i.e. no plastic).
• There has been some messaging in previous years that these should be worn underneath uniforms, but we are now happy for these to be worn outside the uniform. We will not be placing restrictions on the size of these items due to their cultural significance.
• If a student is wearing taonga, this is considered their one necklace item. No other necklace is permitted to be worn.

• Nails must be kept short and neat. Artificial nails are not permitted.
• Transparent (clear), neutral nail polish is permitted on fingers and toes. Coloured nail polish is not permitted.

Not Allowed at All Times – Finger and Toenail Polish

• Facial piercings are not permitted. Students will be required to remove the piercing or cover them with a skin-coloured plaster.  This includes when representing the school.

• Visible tattoos are not permitted. Any tattoo in a visible place must be covered at all times at school or when representing the school.
• Tattoos that are deemed to have cultural significance may be permitted at the discretion of a Deputy Principal. This permission must be sought and provided by a Deputy Principal.

All students must be clean-shaven at all times.

• Plain black leather polishable lace-up shoes. For health and safety reasons shoes are required to be sturdy and support the foot and have a heel of approximately 1.5-2.0cm (such as Ascent Conest, Ascent Apex, Dr Marten Mono).
• Black sandals with two buckle straps that cross the front of the foot (no heel straps) or Birkenstocks can now be worn with skirts and shorts (they are not to be worn with long trousers and not with socks.  Shoes and socks must be worn with pants).  Sandals can be worn all year-round if desired.
• If students are wearing formal uniform (i.e. blazer and tie), they must wear shoes and socks, not Birkenstocks.
• The exception to this rule is for students wearing lava lavas; these students should wear Birkenstocks with their formal uniform. 
• Boots, ballet shoes, skate and sport shoes are NOT PERMITTED. Shoes are to be worn all year round.  Suppliers who stock Rangitoto College approved shoes are: Athletes Foot; Janbells, Step it Up Shoes, Hannahs, Shoe Clinic, Shoe Science  and Number One Shoes.   Some examples of the shoes and sandals that can be worn are below.
• Athletes Foot and Shoe Clinic Albany offer a $10.00 donation back to Rangitoto College for each pair of shoes sold. For those students who have podiatry needs such as orthotics, Shoe Science Albany (on Mercari Way, not in the Mall), Silverdale and Albany have range of shoes designed for these situations. A 20% discount on shoes is available to Rangitoto College students.

• If students are wearing formal uniform (i.e. blazer and tie), they must wear shoes and socks, not Birkenstocks.
• The exception to this rule is for students wearing lava lavas; these students should wear Birkenstocks with their formal uniform. 

• Shorts – Plain dark navy dress shorts (no front pleats).  Expandable waist with zip (security) pocket.  College logo on back. To be worn on the waist.
• Trousers – Year 9 and 10 students can wear Rangitoto College long trousers/pants. Trousers only to be worn with shoes and socks (not sandals).
• Belts – may be worn with the shorts or long trousers/pants and must be plain and a dark colour e.g. black or navy
• Shirt – Mid-blue polyester short sleeve shirt.  College logo on bottom left front.  Short or long sleeved. To be worn out over the shorts.
• T-shirts or other tops are not to be visible.  Long sleeve tops are not permitted under short sleeved shirts.  They may be worn under a long sleeved shirt.
• Jacket, this is optional (however is the only jacket that can be worn for rain protection)
• Sports hoodies and parkas are not permitted
• Jersey – Dark navy V-neck with red tipping around the neck. College logo on left front.
• Blazer is optional.
• School socks are to be worn (Navy with red stripe)
• Shoes – Plain black leather polishable lace-up shoes. For Health and Safety reasons shoes are required to be sturdy and support the foot and have a heel of approximately 1.5-2cm.
• Black sandals with two buckle straps that cross the front of the foot (no heel straps) or Birkenstocks can now be worn with skirts and shorts (not to be worn with long trousers/pants and not with socks.  Shoes and socks must be worn with long trousers/pants).  Sandals can be worn all year-round if desired. Boots, skate shoes and sport shoes are Not Permitted. Shoes/Sandals are to be worn all year.
• A Rangitoto College Cap is also available to purchase from the Rangitoto School Uniform Shop.

• Skirt – Knee length, dark navy poly/wool blend with centre front pleat and side zip (security) pocket. Skirt to be worn on the waist. Skirt length not to be altered, must be worn on the knee.
• Trousers – Year 9 and 10 students can wear Rangitoto College long trousers/pants. Trousers only to be worn with shoes and socks (not sandals)
• Shorts can also be worn.
• Belts – may be worn with the shorts or long trousers/pants and must be plain and a dark colour e.g. black or navy
• Blouse – Mid-blue, polyester, shaped blouse with College logo on bottom left front hem. Short or long sleeved. To be worn out over skirt.
• T-shirts and other tops are not to be visible.  Long sleeve tops are not permitted under short sleeved shirts.  They may be worn under a long sleeved shirt.
• Jacket, this is optional (however is the only jacket that can be worn for rain protection)
• Sports hoodies and parkas are not permitted
• Jersey – Dark navy V-neck with red tipping around the neck. College logo on left front.
• Cardigan – Dark Navy, zipped front with red ‘tipping’ around neck and front edge. College logo on left front.
• Blazer is optional.
• Shoes – Plain black leather polishable lace-up shoes. For Health and Safety reasons shoes are required to be sturdy and support the foot and have a heel of approximately 1.5-2cm.
• Black sandals with two buckle straps that cross the front of the foot (no heel straps) and Birkenstocks can now be worn with skirts and shorts (not to be worn with long trousers/pants and not with socks.  Shoes and socks must be worn with long trousers/pants).   Sandals can be worn all year-round if desired. Boots, ballet shoes, skate shoes and sport shoes are Not Permitted.   Shoes/Sandals are to be worn all year.
• White ankle socks are to be worn. These must be plain white ankle socks and not branded.
• Navy blue tights maybe worn when cold. They are to be worn instead of the white ankle socks.
• A Rangitoto College cap is also available to purchase from the Rangitoto School Uniform Shop.

All Year 9 & 10 students are required to wear the school PE shirt. The shirt can be worn with the school PE short or any plain navy or black shorts or leggings.

• Shorts – Plain, dark navy dress shorts (no front pleats).  Expandable waist with zip (security) pocket.  College logo on back.  To be worn on the waist.
• Trousers – students can wear Rangitoto College long trousers/pants
• Belts – may be worn with the shorts or long trousers/pants and must be plain and a dark colour e.g. black/navy.
• Shirt – White polyester shirt with College logo on the bottom left front. Short or long sleeved. To be worn out over the shorts.
• Long sleeved tops are not permitted under short sleeved shirts.  They may be worn under long sleeved shirts.
• Jacket, this is optional (however is the only jacket that can be worn for rain protection) – as per junior uniform
• Sports hoodies and parkas are not permitted.
• Jersey – Red, shaped V-neck jersey with dark navy ‘tipping’ around the neck. College logo on left front.
• School socks are to be worn (Navy with red stripe)
• Shoes – Plain black leather polishable lace-up shoes. For Health and Safety reasons shoes are required to be sturdy and support the foot and have a heel of approximately 1.5-2cm.
• Black sandals with two buckle straps that cross the front of the foot (no heel straps) or Birkenstocks can now be worn with skirts and shorts (not to be worn with long trousers/pants and not with socks.  Shoes and socks must be worn with long trousers/pants).  Sandals can be worn all year-round if desired. Boots, skate shoes and sport shoes are Not Permitted. Shoes/Sandals are to be worn all year.
• A Rangitoto College cap is also available to purchase from the Rangitoto School Uniform Shop.

• Skirt – Mid-calf, dark navy poly/wool blend straight skirt with two front pleats and side zip (security) pocket.  Skirt to be worn on the waist.  Skirt length not to be altered, must be worn mid-calf.
• Trousers – students can wear Rangitoto College long trousers/pants
• Belts – may be worn with long trousers/pants and must be plain and a dark colour e.g. black/navy
• Blouse – White polyester shaped blouse with College logo on bottom left front hem.  Short or Long sleeved. To be worn out over skirt.
• Long sleeve tops are not permitted under short sleeved blouses.  They can be worn under a long sleeve blouses.
• Jacket, this is optional (however is the only jacket that can be worn for rain protection) – as per junior uniform
• Sports hoodies and parkas are not permitted
• Jersey – Red, shaped V-neck jersey with dark navy ‘tipping’ around the neck. College logo on left front.
• Cardigan – Red, zipped front with dark navy ‘tipping’ around neck and front edge of zip.  College logo on left front.
• Socks – must be plain white ankle socks.  They must not be branded.
• Navy blue tights maybe worn when cold. They are to be worn instead of the white ankle socks.
• Shoes – Plain black leather polishable lace-up shoes.  For Health and Safety reasons shoes are required to be sturdy and support the foot and have a heel of approximately 1.5-2com.
• Black sandals with two buckle straps that cross the front of the foot (no heel straps) or Birkenstocks can now be worn with skirts and shorts (not to be worn with long trousers/pants and not with socks.  Shoes and socks must be worn with long trousers/pants).  Sandals can be worn all year-round if desired. Boots, skate shoes and sport shoes are Not Permitted. Shoes/Sandals are to be worn all year.

Students do not wear a uniform. There is a level of professionalism required.

• Smart-casual workplace attire is expected – i.e. not dressed for a day at the beach
• No offensive slogans on t-shirts
• No jandals, crocs or slippers
• To judge acceptable length of clothing – hands by sides, shorts/skirt/dress hem-line should be at fingertips or below
• No shoe-string tops

The Second-Hand Uniform Shop serves students, parents and the College. The shop is run by a growing team of volunteer parents and all proceeds from the Second-Hand Uniform Shop go to improvements to the school and/or student scholarships.

We are encouraging as many parents as possible to donate Second-Hand Uniforms. 

Equally, we are happy to sell on your behalf, in which case the PTA retains approximately a 30% commission for the sale of second-hand uniforms.

Please go to the following website to register the items you wish to sell:  https://handmeround.azurewebsites.net/RTTC/home

Note: Sold uniforms are processed at the start of each term.  The pay out is by direct credit to your NZ bank account.

For further information please email uniformshop.rangitotocollege@gmail.com  or join our Facebook group: Rangitoto College Parent Teacher Association.

Opening Hours 

The PTA Second Hand Uniform Shop is located in the portacom next to the Rangitoto School Uniform Shop, and the Physio, by the courts on college grounds.  You can access this by walking up the driveway from the bottom carpark off Graham Collins Drive. Opening hours for 2025 are as follows:

Friday lunchtimes term-time only: 1.35pm – 2.20pm

Wednesday lunchtimes, first week of each term only: on Feb 5, Apr 30, Jul 16, Oct 8 from 1:35 pm – 2:20 pm

Sundays: on Feb 2, Mar 9, May 4, Jun 8, Jul 20, Aug 31, Oct 12, Nov 9 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Blazers and Ties are worn at school by the school leaders, premier sports players and anyone else representing the school.

Blazers can be hired at the School Uniform Shop for $50 for the year/season.  This can be paid directly at the shop or as part of your sports fees.  A Blazer contract will need to be signed by the parent/caregiver, this covers the full replacement cost of the blazer if it isn’t returned.

Ties can be purchased at the uniform shop.

Short term hire can also be arranged for one off events for no charge with the permission of a Teacher in Charge or Head of Department.