Fifty-five senior pupils attended the game between Argentina and South Africa in Dunedin last week.
Principal Susan Dennison said pupils and staff were sponsored the tickets and a bus to attend.
"It was an awesome experience that we know they will never forget."
The group was seated in three sections throughout the stadium.
"The crowd was a whole new experience, with the Argentine fans in big sections together singing, cheering and dancing to their drums.
"It was a close game and it was great to be in the moment when both teams scored."
The game was drawn 2-all.
"Our students were also very impressed with how fast the ball moved and how far they could kick it down the pitch."
- South African forward Thembi Kgatlana starred for her country, setting up her side’s first goal in the 33rd minute before scoring her own in the 66th.
Argentina were down 2-0 until the 74th minute when they finally found the back of the net through a screaming volley from Sophia Braun from outside the box.
Romina Nunez levelled from a corner five minutes later.
