Orewa College

Auckland, New Zealand

  • Day School

  • 1956

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • NCEA

School History & Details

The Orewa College was established in 1956 and is a state coeducational combined intermediate and secondary school located in Orewa, north of Auckland, New Zealand on the Hibiscus Coast. As of April 2023, a total of 2014 students from Years 7 to 13 (ages 10 to 18) attend the school.

As a District High School with 101 students, Orewa College was founded in 1956. It became a college with about 370 students in 1974. It became a Year 7 to 13 school in 2005. The school's motto is "Towards enriched responsible citizenship".

The school is committed to providing a supportive and challenging learning environment that promotes high levels of academic and co-curricular achievement. The school has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot.

The Orewa College is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

    School Values

  • Respecting oneself
  • Respecting others
  • Respecting the environment,
  • both physical and digital

    • The Orewa College's values program recognizes and promotes three areas:-

    1. Respecting oneself.

    2. Respecting others.

    3. Respecting the environment, both physical and digital.

School Achievements

Achievements

The Orewa College has several academic achievements, including:- 1. In 2019, the college had an 85% pass rate for NCEA Level 1. 2. The college meets the Ministry of Education's target of 85% of students achieving at least NCEA Level 2. 3. Māori and Pacific students also perform well compared to national averages. 4. The college has effective leadership and teaching and learning programs that engage students and promote their progress and achievement. 5. The college has a structured program for tutors to work with students to build skills such as self-management, teamwork, and learning to learn. The college has also undertaken multiple cutting-edge projects, including a successful Bring Your Device (BYOD) program for students in 2012, etc.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

The Orewa College students have achieved highly across academic, arts, sporting, and community fields of endeavor. Many have strived and attained, regional and national representation honors. The Orewa College has some non-academic achievements, including:- 1. Bring Your Device (BYOD) program: In 2012, the school launched a program that allows students to bring their own devices. 2. Arts and Events Centre: The school and the Rodney District Council built a flexible, modern auditorium that is used by the community and the college. 3. Arts opportunities: Students can participate in dance, drama, singing, cultural, and instrumental groups. They regularly compete and perform at regional and national levels. 4. Mural: In 2021, Felicity Fang and Izzy Goldberg designed a mural that is now on the wall of the middle school building. 5. Fundraisers: In May 2023, the student council raised $806 for the Mental Health Foundation by organizing a photo booth and fundraisers. The school also has a four-step restorative/pastoral program called Manaaki Orewa, sustainability practices, and other programs, etc.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

The Orewa College boasts a distinguished group of alumni who have excelled in various fields globally. From innovative entrepreneurs and accomplished academics to talented artists and successful professionals, Orewa College alumni reflect the institution's commitment to nurturing diverse talents and fostering a culture of excellence. Some notable alumni of Orewa College include:- Shaun Johnson, William Lloyd, Ruban Nielson, and Fiona Pardington. In 2021, Orewa College and the Board of Trustees established the Alumni & Friends. The inaugural event was "New Principal, New Direction" in May 2021, followed by a First Fifteen event in August etc.

School Information

The Orewa College campus consists of the following facilities as mentioned below:- 1. School Grounds: It includes Harvey block; School fields; Courts, Gym 1 & 2 and Harvey Block; Art block; School...View moreView Less

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