Tuakau College

Tuakau College is a Secondary (Year 7-15) school situated on Elizabeth Street, .

With a roll size of around 921 students. Christopher Betty is the principal .

Tuakau College

Welcome to Tuakau College, a vibrant educational institution nestled in the heart of New Zealand'in scenic town, Tuakau. Our school is dedicated to providing an enriching and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence alongside personal growth.

Values at Tuakau College

  • Excellence in Education: We strive for the highest standards of education, ensuring our students receive a top-notch learning experience that prepares them for future success.
  • Community Engagement and Service: As part of Tuakau College's community spirit, we encourage our students to actively participate in local events, charity work, and environmental initiatives. We believe it is essential for young people to understand their role as responsible citizens.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Our school celebrates the unique backgrounds of all members within Tuakau College's community by promoting respectful dialogue and understanding across cultures, races, genders, abilities, etc. We believe that embracing diversity will help our students grow into compassionate global citizens.
  • Critical Thinking: Tuakau College aims to develop the critical thinking skills of its students by encouraging them to question and analyze information from various sources, fostering independent thought processes that are vital for academic achievement in today's world.

Enrolment Process at Tuakau College

  1. Initial Inquiry: Interested parents or guardians can contact our admissions team via email ([email protected]) to discuss enrolment options and any specific questions.
  2. Application Submission: Once interested, families are asked to complete an online application form on the Tuakau College website. This includes providing essential information about their child's background, interests, academic achievements, etc., as well as consenting for a home visit and interviews with school staff.
  3. Home Visit:

Physical Address:

Elizabeth Street
Tuakau

Phone: 092 XXXXX click

Email: tuakaucollege.com click

Postal Address:

P O Box 102
Tuakau 2342

Upcoming Events at Tuakau College

Event Date Details
Thursday 30/04/2026 11 Awa Kayak
TIC RPO
Tuesday 5/05/2026 8R Puutaiao
TIC UAI
Thursday 7/05/2026 - Friday 8/05/2026 11OUT Whenua #1
Thursday 7/05/2026 Clay Target
NCU
Friday 8/05/2026 12AHS Owl Farm
Sunday 10/05/2026 Mountain Biking Duplicate
Sports Trips outside school hours
Tuesday 12/05/2026 Kura Waitii Programme
TIC LSH
Wednesday 13/05/2026 - Thursday 14/05/2026 11OUT Whenua #2
Wednesday 13/05/2026 H&S Meeting
Sunday 24/05/2026 Mountain Biking Duplicate Duplicate
Sports Trips outside school hours
Wednesday 27/05/2026 - Friday 29/05/2026 13OUT Blue lakes Tramp
Wednesday 3/06/2026 - Thursday 4/06/2026 12OUT #1 Waitawheta Tramp
Thursday 11/06/2026 - Friday 12/06/2026 12OUT #2 Waitawheta Tramp
Friday 12/06/2026 Fieldays 11Hor 11AHS
TIC GVN
Tuesday 16/06/2026 NO GO DAY
Thursday 18/06/2026 Tough Guy Girl
Thursday 18/06/2026 Clay Target
NCU
Thursday 18/06/2026 Y7 8 Rugby Tackle
Sunday 28/06/2026 Mountain Biking Duplicate Duplicate Duplicate
Sports Trips outside school hours
Monday 29/06/2026 - Tuesday 30/06/2026 12OUT Rockclimbing #1
Wednesday 1/07/2026 Puuhoro Stem
TIC KHE
Friday 3/07/2026 - Saturday 4/07/2026 Clay Target
NCU
Wednesday 22/07/2026 11 Geo Field Trip
TIC SDZ
Thursday 23/07/2026 11OUT Toka #1
Friday 24/07/2026 11OUT Toka #2
Thursday 30/07/2026 - Friday 31/07/2026 12OUT Rockclimbing #2
Friday 7/08/2026 13OUT/PED Risk Management
Thursday 13/08/2026 Clay Target
NCU
Sunday 16/08/2026 Mountain Biking Duplicate Duplicate Duplicate Duplicate
Sports Trips outside school hours
Sunday 6/09/2026 Mountain Biking Duplicate Duplicate Duplicate Duplicate Duplicate
Sports Trips outside school hours
Thursday 17/09/2026 Clay Target
NCU
Monday 19/10/2026 - Wednesday 21/10/2026 Whaanau Teacher Report Checks
Wednesday 11/11/2026 - Friday 13/11/2026 Y9 Camp

Tuakau College Daily Notices

Health Council

Wednesday 24/06/2026 - Thursday 25/06/2026

Health Council Meeting in the iHub Thursday at Interval


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Tuakau College Curriculum

Below are some of the subjects that Tuakau College offers to their students for 2026/2027.

Year 9 Visual Art (9ART)
Year 9 Drama (9DRA)
Year 9 Business Studies (9BUS)
Year 9 Design and Visual Communication (9DVC)
Year 9 English (9ENG)
Year 9 Digital Technology (9DTE)
Year 9 Spanish (9SPA)
Year 9 Te Reo Māori (9TER)
Year 9 Mathematics (9MAT)
Year 9 Music (9MUS)
Year 9 Health (9HEA)
Year 9 Physical Education (9PED)
Year 9 Science (9SCI)
Year 9 Social Studies (9SOS)
Year 9 Fabric Technology (9FAB)
Year 9 Food Technology (9FTE)
Year 9 Wood Technology (9WTE)
Year 10 Drama (10DRA)
Year 10 Visual Art (10ART)
Year 10 Business Studies (10BUS)
Year 10 English (10ENG)
Year 10 Spanish (10SPA)
Year 10 Te Reo Māori (10TER)
Year 10 Mathematics (10MAT)
Year 10 Music (10MUS)
Year 10 Health (10HEA)
Year 10 Physical Education (10PED)
Year 10 Science (10SCI)
Year 10 Social Studies (10SOS)
Year 10 Design and Visual Communication (10DVC)
Year 10 Digital Technology (10DTE)
Year 10 Fabric Technology (10FAB)
Year 10 Food Technology (10FTE)
Year 10 Wood Technology (10WTE)
L1 Art Painting (11ART)
L1 English (11ENG)
L1 Spanish (11SPA)
L1 Te Reo Māori (11TER)
L1 Mathematics (11MAT)
L1 Numeracy (NUM) (11NUM)
L1 Drama (11DRA)
L1 Music (11MUS)
L1 Health Education (11HEA)
L1 Physical Education (11PED)
L1 Horticulture (11HOR)
L1 Science (11SCI)
L1 Geography (11GEO)
L1 History (11HIS)
L1 Building Construction (11BCN)
L1 Design and Visual Communication (11DVC)
L1 Digital Technology (11DTE)
L1 Hospitality (11HOS)
L1 Product Design (11PRD)
L1 Fabrics Technology (11FAB)
L1 Future Foundations (11FFO)
L2 Art Painting (12ART)
L2 Accounting (12ACC)
L2 Economics (12ECO)
L2 English (12ENG)
L2 Media Studies (12MED)
L2 Digital Technology (12DTE)
L2 Spanish (12SPA)
L2 Te Reo Māori (12TER)
L2 Mathematics (MAI) (12MAI)
L2 Mathematics (MAT) (12MAT)
L2 Music (12MUS)
L2 Health Education (12HEA)
L2 Outdoor Education (12OUT)
L2 Physical Education (12PED)
L2 Sports Leadership (12PSL)
L2 Biology (12BIO)
L2 Chemistry (12CHE)
L2 Horticulture (12HOR)
L2 Physics (12PHY)
L2 Geography (12GEO)
L2 History (12HIS)
L2 Tourism (12TOU)
L2 Building Construction (12BCN)
L2 Design and Visual Communication (12DVC)
L2 Hospitality (12HOS)
L2 Product Design (12PRD)
L2 Fabrics Technology (12FAB)
L2 Gateway (12GTY)
L2 Future Foundations (12FFO)
L3 Art Painting (13ART)
L3 Accounting (13ACC)
L3 Economics (13ECO)
L3 Media Studies (13MED)
L3 English (13ENG)
L3 Spanish (13SPA)
L3 Te Reo Māori (13TER)
L3 Calculus (13CAL)
L3 Future Foundations (13FFO)
L3 Statistics (13STA)
L3 Music (13MUS)
L3 Health Education (13HEA)
L3 Outdoor Education (13OUT)
L3 Physical Education (13PED)
L3 Sports Leadership (13PSL)
L3 Biology (13BIO)
L3 Chemistry (13CHE)
L3 Horticulture (13HOR)
L3 Physics (13PHY)
L3 Geography (13GEO)
L3 History (13HIS)
L3 Tourism (13TOU)
L3 Design and Visual Communication (13DVC)
L3 Hospitality (13HOS)
L3 Product Design (13PRD)
L3 Fabrics Technology (13FAB)
L2 Drama (12DRA)
Year 10 Horticulture (10HOR)
L1 Outdoor Education (11OUT)
L1 Commerce (11COM)
L1 Te Ao Haka (11TAH)
L3 Drama (13DRA)
L2 Te Ao Haka (12TAH)
Year 9 Literacy and Numeracy Support (9LAN)
Year 10 Literacy and Numeracy Support (10LAN)
Year 9 Horticulture (9HOR)
Year 9 Media Studies (9MED)
Year 10 Media Studies (10MED)
L3 Digital Technology (13DTE)
L1 Agricultural and Horticultural Science (11AHS)

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