Karamu High School

Parkvale-Napier/Hastings

Karamu High School is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school situated on Windsor Avenue, Parkvale-Napier/Hastings.

With a roll size of around 875 students. Dionne Thomas is the principal and you can view their school website here .

Karamu High School

Karamu High School, located at the heart of Parkvale in Napier' end and Hastings on Windsor Avenue, stands as a pillar of education within this dynamic New Zealand community. This school is not just an institution but a beacon for lifelong learning that reflects its commitment to fostering excellence among students.

Principal:

The principal, who should ideally embody the core values of Karamu High School such as integrity, respect, and inclusivity, has been instrumental in steering the school towards academic excellence while ensuring a nurturing environment for all students.

Region:

Parkvale-Napier/Hastings is an area rich with cultural diversity and natural beauty, making it the perfect backdrop for Karamu High School's mission to provide a holistic education. The region offers numerous opportunities for students to engage in community service projects that align with school values.

Enrolment Process

Overview:

Karamu High School welcomes new enrollees from across the region, and we pride ourselves on our transparent and accessible application process. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early as spots can fill quickly due to high demand.

Application Steps:

  • Complete the online enrolment form with personal details, academic history, and any special requirements (e.g., language needs).
  • Submit required documents such as proof of residency within our school zone or catchment area.
  • Attend a scheduled interview to discuss your educational goals with the admissions team and visit campus facilities (if applicable, due dates for these steps should be clearly stated).
  • Await confirmation of admission status. If accepted, communicate any necessary follow-up details.

Values:

Physical Address:

Windsor Avenue
Parkvale-Napier/Hastings
Hastings

Phone: 068 XXXXX click

Email: karamu.school.nz click

Postal Address:

P O Box 346
Parkvale
Hastings 4156

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Karamu High School Curriculum

Below are some of the subjects that Karamu High School offers to their students for 2026/2027.

9 English (9ENG)
9 Japanese (9JPN1)
9 Maori (9MAO1)
9 Spanish (9SPN)
9 Mathematics (9MAT)
9 Physical Education (9PEH)
9 Science (9SCI)
Biology (L3BIO2)
9 Business Studies (9BUS)
9 Social Studies (9SOS)
9 Design & Visual Communication (9DVC)
9 Digital Technologies (9DIT)
9 Fashion and Textile Design (9FAD)
9 Food Technology (9FOD)
9 Product Design (9PRD)
9 Dance (9DAN)
9 Drama (9DRA)
9 Media Studies (9MES)
9 Music (9MUS)
9 Music Extension (9MUA)
9 Visual Arts (9ART)
10 English (10ENG)
10 Japanese (10JPN1)
10 Maori (10MAO1)
10 Te Reo Maori (10MAO2)
10 Mathematics (10MAT)
Physical Education (10PEH)
10 Science (10SCI)
Junior Studies (JNR)
10 Business Studies (10BUS)
10 Social Studies (10SOS)
Junior Studies Course (10JNR)
10 Building (10BLD)
10 Design & Visual Communication (10DVC)
10 Digital Technologies (10DIT)
10 Fashion and Textile Design (10FAD)
10 Food Technology (10FOD)
10 Product Design (10PRD)
10 Dance (10DAN)
10 Drama (10DRA)
10 Media Studies (10MES)
10 Music Extension (10MUA)
10 Music Performance (10MUS)
10 Visual Art (10ART)
L1 English (L1ENG)
L1 English (L1ENGE)
L1 English (L1ENGD)
L1 Literacy (L1LIT)
L1 Enhanced Learning Programme (L1ELP)
L1 Enhanced Learning Programme (L2ELP)
L1 Japanese (L1JPN)
L1 Te Reo Maori (L1MAO)
Te Ao Māori (L1TAM)
L1 Mathematics (L1MAT)
L1 Mathematics Extension with Algebra (L1MATE)
L1 Mathematics with Algebra (L1MATA)
L1 Numeracy (L1NUM)
L1 Physical Education (L1PED)
L1 Sport (L1SPT)
L1 Science (L1SCIE)
L1 Science (L1SCIR)
L1 Business Studies (L1BUS)
L1 History (L1HIS)
L1 Science (L1SCI)
L1 Design and Visual Communication (L1DVC)
L1 Digital Technologies (L1DIT)
L1 Fashion and Textile Design (L1FAD)
L1 Food and Nutrition (L1FOD)
L1 Hospitality (L1HOS)
L1 Product Design (L1PRD)
Level 1 Building (L1BLD)
L1 Art - Digital (L1ARTD)
L1 Dance (L1DAN)
L1 Drama (L1DRA)
L1 Media Studies (L1MES)
L1 Music (L1MUS)
L1 Visual Art (L1ART)
Early Childhood (L3ECE)
L3 English (L3ENG)
L3 English through Film (L3ENGF)
L3 Japanese (L3JPN)
L3 Te Reo Maori (L3MAO)
Te Ao Māori (L3TAM)
L3 Mathematics with Calculus (L3MAC)
L3 Mathematics with Statistics (L3MAS)
L3 Physical Education (L3PED)
L3 Biology (L3BIO)
L3 Chemistry (L3CHE)
L3 Physics (L3PHY)
L3 Business Studies (L3BUS)
L3 Geography (L3GEO)
L3 History (L3HIS)
L3 Tourism (L3TOU)
L3 Computer Studies (L3COM)
L3 Design and Visual Communication (L3DVC)
L3 Digital Technologies (L3DIT)
L3 Fashion and Textile Design (L3FAD)
L3 Hospitality (L3HOS)
L3 Product Design (L3PRD)
L3 Dance (L3DAN)
L3 Design (L3DES)
L3 Drama (L3DRA)
L3 Media Studies (L3MES)
L3 Music (L3MUS)
L3 Painting (L3PNT)
L3 Photography (L3PHO)
L3 Printmaking (L3PRT)
L3 Sculpture (L3SCU)
L2 English (L2ENGD)
L2 English (L2ENG)
Life Skills (L2LSK)
L2 Japanese (L2JPN)
L2 Te Reo Maori (L2MAO)
Te Ao Maori (L2TAM)
L2 Mathematics (L2MAT)
L2 Mathematics with Statistics (L2MAS)
L2 Physical Education (L2PED)
L2 Sport (L2SPT)
L2 Biology (L2BIO)
L2 Chemistry (L2CHE)
L2 Physics (L2PHY)
L2 Science (L2SCI)
L2 Business Studies (L2BUS)
L2 Geography (L2GEO)
L2 History (L2HIS)
L2 Tourism (L2TOU)
L2 Automotive (L2ATO)
L2 Computer Studies (L2COM)
L2 Design and Visual Communication (L2DVC)
L2 Digital Technologies (L2DIT)
L2 Fashion and Textile Design (L2FAD)
L2 Hospitality (L2HOS)
L2 Product Design (L2PRD)
Level 2 Building (L2BLD)
Level 2 Food and Nutrition (L2FOD)
L2 Dance (L2DAN)
L2 Design (L2DES)
L2 Drama (L2DRA)
L2 Media Studies (L2MES)
L2 Music (L2MUS)
L2 Painting (L2PNT)
L2 Photography (L2PHO)
L2 Print Making (L2PRT)
L2 Sculpture (L2SCU)

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