This is a list of notable former students of St Peter's College, Auckland and at its predecessor school, St Peter's School. (Following the "Introduction" section below is an alphabetical list.)
"Old Boys of Distinction" St Peter's College has honoured old boys as "Old boys of Distinction" including the following: Denis George Brownetenth Catholic Bishop of Auckland (1983–1994) and second Catholic Bishop of Hamilton (1994–2014) Cyril Eastlakerugby league player who captained New Zealand at the 1954 World Cup and also played at the 1960 World Cup
Eddie Kohlhase attended St Peter's in 1975 only; world champion softball player and coachOld boys of Distinction 2015, 17 June 2015 (Retrieved 21 December 2015) Lt. Col (Ret.) Chris Mullane attended St Peter's in 1958 only; soldier and advocate for veterans' affairs Ronald Trubuhovichmedical doctor and pioneer of critical care medicine in Auckland
Writers, artists, All Blacks and clergy Old boys also include writers and poets Sam Hunt, Terry Locke, David McGill, Michael Morrissey, John Trenwith, Mark Williams, and from the earlier St Peter's, William Eugene Outhwaite. Artists George Baloghy and Glen Davis also attended the school. There are ten old boys who became All Blacks"All Blacks last schooled at St Peter's College (Auckland)", Allblacks.com (Retrieved 4 June 2013) including Bernie McCahill, second five-eighth and centre three-quarter (1987–1991), the lock, Patrick Tuipulotu (appointed captain in 2024),Tony Robson, "One surprise exclusion in All Blacks Squad", Stuff News, 1 June 2014 (Retrieved 1 June 2014) the wing, AJ Lam and fly-half Harry Plummer. Two Catholic bishops, Edward Russell Gaines (1926–1994), the first Bishop Hamilton (1980–1994) and his successor Denis George Browne attended the school, as did nearly 100 Catholic priests, deacons and religious. In the nineteenth century, Matthew Joseph Brodie (1864–1943), second Bishop of Christchurch received part of his education at the "Pitt St [Catholic] School" (St Peter's School).Sacred Heart College Auckland 75 Year's Jubilee 1903–1978, Auckland, 1978, p. 19.
Soldier/diplomat and banker Martyn Dunne (as Brigadier) commanded New Zealand and international forces in East Timor (1999–2000). With the rank of Major general, he became Commander Joint Forces New Zealand in the New Zealand Defence Force (2001–2004) and was New Zealand High Commissioner to Australia (2011–2013). Michael Fay, New Zealand merchant banker, chair of the campaigns for three New Zealand challenges for the America's Cup in 1987, 1988 and 1992, attended the school in the early 1960s.
Politicians St Peter's has also produced politicians including five Members of Parliament (four of them were also Cabinet Ministers) and a Mayor of Auckland. Notable alumni who served in public office include: Chris CarterMember of Parliament for Te Atatū and Cabinet Minister of several portfolios, including as Minister of Conservation Peter Dignanwas the fifteenth, and first New Zealand-born, Mayor of Auckland (St Peter's School) William Joseph Napierwas a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in the City of Auckland multi-member electorate (St Peter's School) John Sheehanwas the first New Zealand-born Member of Parliament elected by a general electorate (rather than a Māori electorate) and the first New Zealand-born person to hold cabinet rank served as Minister of Justice and Minister of Maori Affairs (St Peter's School) John Tamiherewas Member of Parliament for Hauraki and Tamaki Makaurau; was Minister of Small Business, Minister of Youth Affairs, Minister of Statistics and Minister for Land Information; President of Te Pāti Māori. Joseph Toleserved as Minister of Justice (St Peter's School)
Alphabetical list
A Nick Afoa(born 1986) - tenor and former New Zealand age grade rugby union football player John Akurangi (born 1970) - professional rugby union player. Jordan Arts (born 1988) - member of duo Kids of 88, programming/keyboards; was a member of Incursa, a St Peter's College band which won the Smokefreerockquest in 2004 Vince Aso (born 1995) - rugby union football player for Auckland in the ITM Cup and the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Canaan Aumua (born 1990), Medical practitioner; Pasifika healthcare leaderDale Husband, "Dr Canaan Aumua: Beyond Textbook Medicine", E Tangata, 28 Jone 2020 (Retrieved 24 February 2026)"A few words from... Canaan Aumua", NZ Doctor, 11 September 2025 (Retrieved 24 February 2026)
B Derek Balle (born 1997)professional Standardbred horse trainer.PW Watt, "History", St Peter's College (Retrieved 28 June 2018)Matt Smith, "Racing: Trainer eyeing sole bragging rights", Otago Daily Times, 7 July 2018 (Retrieved 7 July 2018) David Barry (born 1939) – paediatricianBarry, "Dr David Michael Joseph Interview", Knowledge Bank, Hawke's Bay Digital Archive Trust (Retrieved 11 November 2022) George Baloghy (born 1950) artist Thomas Victor Gerrard Beeson (1925 - 2021) original pupil of St Peter's College; Mayor of Onehunga (1968 - 1974)"Gerrard Beeson's Diamond Jubilee Lunch", Facebook Post by Onehunga, 12 June 2012 (Retrieved 6 October 2026) Myer Bevan (born 1997)professional footballer; plays for Swedish team Husqvarna FF in Division 1 Södra, on loan from Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and the All Whites Michael Birchjournalist, Senior Australian Associated Press Correspondent in Vietnam in 1968; killed on 5 May 1968 in Saigon Jarred Blakiston (born 1991) – New Zealand actor and writer. Brian James Blacktop (1937–2007) - solicitor; Assistant Public Trustee (1973–1981); Deputy Public Trustee (1981–1999)Head Prefect and Dux of St Peter's College 1954Obituary, Brian James Blacktop 1937–2007, Council Brief, The Monthly newspaper of the Wellington District Law Society, Issue 362. Milan Borich (born 1977) - musicianShayne Currie,"Kiwi music star and Pluto frontman Milan Borich opens up on heroin addiction, a near-fatal waterfall plunge, and redemption",New Zealand Herald, 19 October 2025 (Retrieved 19 October 2025) Robert Brennan (1941-2026) priest of the Missionary Society of St. Columban;"Old Boy Priests", St Peter's College Magazine 1965, p. 9. missionary and social activist in South KoreaWel-com: wellington archdiocesan Communications, November 2012, p. 17 (information originally appeared in The Far East). Pat Brittenden (born 1973)radio broadcaster Matthew Joseph Brodie (1871 – 1943)second Bishop of Christchurch; received part of his education at the "Pitt St [Catholic] School" (St Peter's School) David Browne (born 1995)Papua New Guinea footballer Denis George Browne (1937-2024) Catholic bishop; Bishop of Rarotonga (1977–1983); tenth Bishop of Auckland (1983–1994); second Bishop of Hamilton (1994–2014)New Zealand Who's Who Aotearoa 2001, p.177 Tony Buckley (born 1980)Irish international rugby player
C Donald John Cameron (1933 – 2016)journalist and sportswriterNew Zealand Who's Who Aotearoa 2001, p. 198. enrolled at St Peter's College 1946–1947. Hon. Christopher Joseph CarterAuckland local politician (2011–present); former senior United Nations official, New Zealand Labour Party politician, Member of Parliament for Te Atatū, and cabinet ministerSt Peter's College Magazine 1982, p. 58 Marcus Chang (; born 28 May 1983) – Taiwanese actor and singer-songwriter. Grant Clancy, Olympian canoeist and kayaker; member of the 2024 New Zealand Olympic team, participating at the Paris Olympic Games in the C2 500 Canoe Sprint and the K4 Kayak sprint ."Headmaster's message", St Peter's College Newsletter No 11, 2 August 2024 (retrieved 2 August 2024) Barney Clarkechampion New Zealand boxer
Robert Courtneychampion New Zealand Paralympian in wheelchair sprints; gold and bronze medal winner at the 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics; bronze medalist at the 1984 Summer Paralympics
D Graeme Dallowlaw professor;Donnelly, Photo No 6, pp. 36–37. and Assistant Commissioner of PoliceSt Peter's College Magazine 1960, p. 83. Paul DallowNew Zealand athletics representative as a hurdlerSt Peter's College History, St Peter's College website (retrieved 28 November 2011)Western Suburbs Athletic Champions, New Zealand Representation in the 21 years to 1966, Western Suburbs Athletic & Harrier Club (retrieved 6 November 2012) Ross Dallow senior member of the New Zealand Police; Auckland local government politician"Queens Birthday Honours – the full list", TVNZ, 3 June 2013 (Retrieved 3 June 2013) Simon DallowNew Zealand television presenter and lawyeralso attended Liston College. Sam de JongLos Angeles based music producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Graham Dewes (born 24 January 1982 in Suva) - former Fijian rugby union player. member the Fijian national team; member of the 2000 St Peter's College 1st XV playing as a front-rower."Old Boy Profile: Graham Dewes 2000", St Peter's College Old Boys Association Facebook Post, 26 April 2024 (Retrieved 5 October 2026) Peter Dignanfifteenth and first New Zealand-born Mayor of Auckland (St Peter's School)"Mr Peter Dignan", The Cyclopedia of New Zealand, The Cyclopedia Company Limited, Christchurch, 1902 Auckland, Volume 2 Auckland, p. 127. Felix Cornelius Donnelly (1929 – 2019)priest of the Diocese of Auckland, ordained in 1954; writer of non-fiction, novelist, academic, broadcaster, counsellor and founder of YouthlineNew Zealand Who's Who Aotearoa 2001, p. 289. Patrick James "Pat" Downey barrister and solicitor, Human Rights Commissioner, legal editor Ron Duffyinternational rugby league player Martyn Dunne soldier (Major-General (rtd)), senior public servant, and diplomat Rhys Dunne – social activist, volunteer"Calling Home: Rhys Dunne in Edinburgh, Scotland", RNZ, 7 May 2023 (Retrieved 29 August 2023)Rhys Dunne, "The Edinburgh Spiders", 27 April 2023 (Retrieved 29 August 2023)
E Cyril Eastlakerugby league international, member and captain of the Kiwis, St Peter's College's first international footballer Matt Elliottwriter, biographer, historian (including a history of St Peter's College) and former New Zealand stand-up comedianElliott, Matt, New Zealand Book Council (Retrieved 24 January 2014) Tony Eyre FCA PP (born in Auckland, 1953) – non-fiction writer and accountant with particular interest in the creative sector.
F Ajay Faleafaga (born 2003), professional rugby union player Wynne FallwellmillinerKelly Dix, "Wynne Fallwell", New Zealand Fashion Museum, May 2015. (Retrieved 01 May 2021) Sir Michael Faymerchant banker; co-founder/joint chief executive and director of Fay, Richwhite and Co Ltd; chair of the campaigns for New Zealand challenges for the America's Cup in 1987, 1988 and 1992 Denis C. Feeneyprofessor of Classics and Giger Professor of Latin at Princeton University Michael James Fitzgeraldassociation football player, represented New Zealand at international level, plays club football for V-Varen Nagasaki on loan from Albirex NiigataSt Peter’s College Old Boys Newsletter, Issue No. 1 2011, p. 3. (Retrieved 22 May 2013) John Fitzmaurice (2029-2018) early student of St Peter's College; engineer, specialist in sewerage treatment infrastructure; St Peter's College Old Boy of Distinction 2017."John Fitzmaurice memoriam from Ron and Elizabeth Trubuhovich", "NZ Herald" 20 September 2018 (Retrieved 7 October 2026)John Fitzmaurice facebook post 26 March 2017 Retrieved 7 October 2026)<ref>[https://www.engineeringnz.org/programmes/heritage/engineering-oral-histories/john-fitzmaurice-1929-2018/ "John Fitzmaurice (1929-2018)", Engineering New Zealand"] (Retrieved 7 October 2026)</ref>"A Select Sludge Shoveler", Water New Zealand: A Slice of History (Retrieved 30 September 2018) Nepia Fox-Matamuaprofessional rugby union player Taina Fox-Matamuaprofessional rugby union player for the Tasman Mako in the Mitre 10 Cup competition
G Edward Russell Gaines (1926–1994)first Bishop of Hamilton"St. Peter's Honours First Old Boy Ordained", Zealandia, 10 August 1950, p. 14.O'Neill, p. 108.