School Ball

Something Completely Different For Your School Ball

If you are looking at something quite special for your school ball, consider Markovina Estate. After working so hard at school, school balls are the highlight of any school year celebrations. At Markovina Estate, we will help you plan and co-ordinate a special night to remember.

Enjoy great food, a stunning venue and dance the night away. Suitable for school balls of up to 300, we give you something much more special than normal venues around town.

Located only 20 minutes from Auckland’s CBD, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy all that Kumeu has to offer.

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Unique Venue

Try something different this year

When you book a school ball at Markovina Estate, you book our venue exclusively for your event.

We have two great spaces for you to use, including our new schist fire place area. This space is perfect for when you first arrive with plenty of room for your photographer and any other activities you want to include.

You don’t need to do much theming in our main dining room as the space is magical already, with a canopy of vines and vintage lights throughout this area is. Simply a stunning space.

Included facilities

Plenty included in your ticket price

Included in our package is more than an amazing venue and great food. We provide chaivari chairs, table linen, plus a large selection vases and table decorations to help you theme your night to ensure it is a great success.

We have a full PA system, cordless microphones, DJ lighting, haze machine and fairy lights over the dance floor. We also have two screens available for use. Our events manager will be there through the night to ensure a smooth event.

Great Food

Food is key to a great event

We have always had a focus on great food at Markovina Estate. For our school balls we have created a buffet menu offering the same quality as any other event that we operate.

As part of your ticket price we include:

Buffet Meal – An extensive buffet with ample for everyone
Delicious Buffet Dessert – Tasty selection of sweet treats
Juice, Water & Soft Drink Station – All included in your package

Pricing & Packages

Great value packages

Our school ball package for 2024 is $99pp (Mon to Thu), $109pp (Fri & Sun) or $129pp (Sat).

Your package includes:

Venue Hire: Five hour exclusive venue hire
Meal: Buffet dinner and dessert
Beverages: Unlimited soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee and water
Table Settings: Linen table cloths and serviettes, and our large selection of vases and table settings
Staffing: Venue staffing included
PA system & DJ lighting: included in our school ball package

Our school ball package is based on a minimum number of 100 students. If you have less than the minimum numbers, we can create a customised package for you, so you can still enjoy the special occasion at Markovina Estate. Pricing valid for midyear dates, May to September 2024, please note that weekend dates will not be released until the new school year starts in February 2024.

School Ball FAQ

Do you only offer a buffet menu?

No, we can also offer a plated meal or sharing platters at the table. If you want something different, simply get in touch and we can put a package together for you.

Do you provide security?

No this is something that you would need to arrange.

How long is the booking for?

Our school ball package is a five hour venue hire. You can come in prior to the start time for any theming you want to do.

What are your minimum numbers?

Our School Ball package is based on a minimum of 100 students. You can book for less, however an additional venue hire charge may apply.

Find out more

Tell us about the event you are looking at having and we can send you more information including costs for an event with us. You can also select if you would prefer to visit our venue to have a meeting with us about your upcoming event.