Mana College
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| Mana College | |
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| Address | |
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22 Awarua Street, Takapuwahia, Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 41°07′40″S 174°49′53″E / 41.1279°S 174.8314°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-educational state secondary (Year 9–13) |
| Motto | "Akona Te Mahi Pai" – Learn to Work Well |
| Established | 1957 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 254 |
| Principal | John Murdoch |
| School roll | 517[1] (August 2024) |
| Socio-economic decile | 3G[2] |
| Website | mana.school.nz |
Mana College is a decile two secondary school in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand. It celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2007.
History
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In recent years, the college has introduced Pathways, a system to help students achieve in areas they need for either trade courses or further tertiary education.
In December 2018 the minister announced that $15 million was to be allocated for redevelopment and replacing old buildings at the college, although this includes $9 million already allocated by the previous government.[3]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Michael Campbell – professional golfer
- Noel Crombie – artist and musician[4]
- Jacob Ellison – rugby union player
- Tamati Ellison – rugby union player
- Gary Knight – rugby union player
- Gary McCormick – radio and television personality
- TJ Perenara – rugby union player
- Rob Ruha – musician[5]
- Tina Salu – association footballer
- Elvis Seveali'i – rugby union player
- Emmett Skilton – actor
- Rodney So'oialo – rugby union player
- Steven So'oialo – rugby union player
References
[edit]- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "Porirua's Mana College to get a $15-million redevelopment". Stuff (Fairfax). 10 December 2018.
- ^ "Enzology". RNZ. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Rob Ruha's Biography". The Arts Foundation. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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