Papakura High School

About Papakura High School

Enrolment at Papakura High School on Willis Road in suburbia, within Auckland’s embrace is an invitation to a culturally rich educational journey that caters for students from Year 9 through to the end of their senior years. With approximately 1364 young minds enrolled, this state-run institution prides itself on its co-educational environment where diversity thrives and is celebrated daily; with a student community makeup reflecting strong Māori (36%) and Pacific representation (34%), Papakura High School stands as an exemplar of inclusivity, nurturing these students' cultural heritage alongside their academic pursuits. At the helm steering this ship is Principal Simon Craggs, who brings a wealth of experience to foster not only scholastic excellence but also personal growth and community spirit among all pupils in his care. The school’s ethos resonates with values such as respect, responsibility, integrity, honesty, compassion, courage, loyalty, empathy, teamwork, perseverance, self-awareness, resilience, creativity and innovation – all of which form the pillars upon which students are encouraged to build their character. Papakura High School is not just a place for learning; it's where young New Zealanders grow into well

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Simon Craggs

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Year 0–13

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Secondary (Year 9-15)

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