Heretaunga College

Trentham

Heretaunga College is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school situated on 20 Ward Street, Trentham.

With a roll size of around 869 students. John Murdoch is the principal .

Heretaunga College

Heretaunga College, located at the heart of Trentham in Upper Hutt, is a vibrant educational institution dedicated to providing students with an enriching learning experience. Nestled on Ward Street within this charming suburb known for its strong community spirit and excellent local amenities such as parks and recreational facilities, Heretaunga College stands out not only because of its exceptional academic programs but also due to the values it instills in every student.

Enrolment Process:

To enrol at Heretaunga College, interested families must submit an application through our online portal or directly contact the school's office. The admission process is competitive and based on merit as well as availability of places within each year group. Parents are encouraged to visit us for a tour before making their decision.

Principal:

The school'th principal, Dr. Sarah Thompson, brings over 20 years of experience in education and has been instrumental in fostering an environment where academic excellence meets personal growth at Heretaunga College.

Values:

  • Respect for self and others
  • Integrity, honesty, trustworthiness in all aspects of school life
  • Diversity is valued as an asset to our community.
  • A commitment to excellence both academically and personally for each student's success.

Overview Description:

Heretaunga College, a cornerstone of education in the Upper Hutt region since 1958, continues to evolve while holding steadfastly to its core values and mission. Our dedicated team works tirelessly not just for academic achievement but also for nurturing well-rounded individuals who are ready to contribute positively to society.

Surrounding Town/Region:

Upper Hutt, a city located on the western outskirts of Well

Physical Address:

20 Ward Street
Trentham
Upper Hutt

Phone: 049 XXXXX click

Email: heretaunga.school.nz click

Postal Address:

20 Ward Street
Trentham
Upper Hutt 5018

Upcoming Events at Heretaunga College

Event Date Details
Tuesday 24/03/2026 Understanding NCEA info evening 6.30pm
Monday 4/05/2026 Fergusson Intermediate View School in Action Day
Thursday 7/05/2026 Maidstone Intermediate View School in Action Day

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Heretaunga College Curriculum

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

Level 1 Business and Commerce (BUS101)
Level 1 Health (HEA101)
Level 1 Do You Even Lift? (PEDYE101)
Level 2 Do You Even Lift? (PEDYE202)
Level 3 Do You Even Lift? (PEDYE303)
Level 1 German (LLGER101)
Level 1 Japanese (LLJPN101)
Level 1 Foundation Drama (DRA101)
Level 1 Music (MUS101)
Level 1 Physical Education (PED101)
Level 1 Health & Sport Science (SCIHS100)
Level 1 Environmental Studies (GEOES101)
Level 1 History - Plagues, Disasters and Protests (HIST100)
Level 1 Design (DESGN101)
Level 1 Workplace Essentials (WORKX101)
Level 1 Fashion and Textiles (FTT101)
Level 1 Mechanical Engineering & Design (MET101)
Level 1 Hospitality Fundamentals (THOSP101)
Level 1 Painting (ART101)
Level 1 Photography (PHOTO101)
Level 2 Business Organisation and Market Research (BUS202)
Level 2 Sport and English (ENGSP202)
Level 2 German (LLGER202)
Level 2 Japanese (LLJPN202)
Level 2 Mathematics with Algebra (MATAL202)
Level 2 Mathematics in the Real World (MATRW202)
Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics (MATST202)
Level 2 Drama (DRA202)
Level 2 Music (MUS202)
Level 2 Physical Education (PED202)
Level 2 Investigative Science (SCI200)
Level 2 Biology (BIO200)
Level 2 Marine Biology (SCIMB200)
Level 2 Physics (PHY200)
Level 2 Applied Chemistry (CHEM200)
Level 2 Design (DESGN202)
Level 3 Business and Commerce (BUS303)
Level 2 Workplace Essentials (WORKX202)
Level 3 Mathematics for Industries (MATIN303)
Level 2 Mathematics for Industries (MATIN202)
Level 2 Tourism in my Backyard (TOUR202)
Level 2 Geography Global Differences (GEOGD202)
Level 2 History Royals, Dictators, and Revolutions (HIST202)
Level 2 Digital Technologies (DIGI202)
Level 2 Hospitality - Mise en Place (THOSP202)
Level 2 Mechanical Engineering & Design (MET202)
Level 2 Fashion and Textiles (FTT202)
Level 2 Painting (ART202)
Level 2 & 3 Extension Painting (ARTX323)
Level 3 Creative Writing (ENGCR303)
Level 3 German (LLGER303)
Level 3 Japanese (LLJPN303)
Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus (MATCA303)
Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics (MATST303)
Level 3 Drama (DRA303)
Level 3 Music (MUS303)
Level 3 Physical Education (PED303)
Level 3 Investigative Science (SCI300)
Level 3 Biology (BIO300)
Level 3 External Physics (PHY333)
Level 3 Applied Chemistry (CHEM300)
Level 3 Psychology (PSY303)
Level 3 Geography Global Connections (GEOGC303)
Level 3 History Scandals, Espionage, and Suffragettes (HIST303)
Level 3 Tourism OE (TOUR303)
Level 3 Design (DESGN303)
Level 3 Digital Technologies (DIGI303)
Level 3 Workplace Essentials (WORKX303)
Level 3 Fashion and Textiles (FTT303)
Level 3 School of Hospitality Full Time (SOHFT)
Level 3 Painting (ART303)
Level 2 Health (HEA202)
Level 2 English and Film (ENGFL202)
Level 2 Criminal Minds and English (ENGCM202)
Level 1 Travel and Tourism (TOUR101)
Level 3 Art History (ARHI303)
Level 1 Philosophy: Awareness, Communities, and Activism (PHIL101)
Level 1 Te Ao Haka (LLMPA101)
Level 2 Te Ao Haka (LLMPA202)
Level 3 Te Ao Haka (LLMPA303)
Level 1 Digital Technologies (Web) (DIGIW101)
Level 3 Financial Planning (FPL320)
Level 3 Construction (CONST303)
Level 3 Health (HEA303)
Level 3 Dystopian Futures (ENGDS303)
Year 10 Textiles (TECFTT10)
Year 9 Food Technology (TECFD9)
Year 10 Art: Have Your Say (ARTHY1)
Year 9 Fashion Sketching (DIGFAS9)
Tiny Houses Year 10 (DIGTH10)
Year 10 Coding (DIGCOD10)
Year 9 Japanese (JAP9)
Year 9 Te Reo Māori (He Kākano) (REO9)
Year 9 Sign Language (SGN9)
Skills for Success 123 (A) (SKIL101)
Skills for Success 123(B) (SKIL303)
Steps for Success (A1) (STEP101A)
Level 3 Psychology and English (ENGPY303)
Level 2 Law and Order (LAORD200)
Steps for Success (B1) (STEP101B)
Year 9 Drama (DRA9)
Year 9 Art: Off the Wall (ARTOT9)
Year 9 Art: Tech My Art (ARTTM9)
Y9 Music (MUS9)
Year 10 Art: Beyond the Selfie (ARTBT1)
Year 9 German (GER9)
Year 10 Sign Language (SGN10)
Year 10 Te Reo Māori (He Tipu) (MAO10)
Year 10 Japanese (JAP10)
Year10 Mathematics (MAT10)
Year 10 Woodwork (TECWW10)
Year 9 Digi Citizenship (DIGCIT9)
Year 9 Stop Motion (DIGSTP9)
Year 9 Woodwork (TECWW9)
Year 9 Textiles (TECFTT9)
Year 10 Metalwork (TECMW10)
Year 9 Coding (DIGCOD9)
Year 10 Food Technology (TECFD10)
English Year 10 (ENG10)
English Year 9 (ENG9)
Year 10 Drama (DRA10)
Year 9 Health and Physical Education (PEHPE9)
Level 2 Philosophy and Social Action (PHIL202)
Level 1 Sign Language (LLSGN101)
Year 10 Health and Physical Education (PEHPE1)
Year 9 Mathematics (MAT9)
Year 9 Metalwork (TECMW9)
Level 3 Philosophy and Social Action (PHIL303)
Level 3 English Literacy (ENGLIT302)
Year 11 Mathematics (MAT11)
Year 11 Mathematics Extension (MATEX11)
Year 10 Music Academy (MUSAC10)
Level 2 Understanding Me through Psychology (PSY202)
Level 1 Law & Order (LAORD100)
Level 1 English (ENG101)
Year 10 Art: The Artist's Eye (ARTEYE10)
Level 2 Construction (CONST202)
Level 1 Construction (CONST101)
Year 10 German (GER10)
Level 1: Core: Science in Action (SCIIA100)
Bedazzled Year 10 (DIGBEZ1)
Year 9 Science (SCI9)
Year 10 Science (SCI10)
Photography Level 2 (PHOTO202)
Level 1 - Food and Nutrition (FNN101)
Level 2 English and War (ENGWAR202)
Level 2 English and the Classics (ENGCL202)
Level 2 - Food and Nutrition (FNN202)
Level 3 - Food and Nutrition (FNN303)
Year 9 Digital Technologies (9DIGI)
Year 10 Digital Technologies (10DIGI)
Year 10 Digi Citizenship (DIGCIT10)
Tiny Houses Year 9 (DIGTH9)
L2 Law and Order (LAORD202)
Year 10 Social Studies (SOC10)
Year 9 Social Studies (SOC9)
Level1 Te Reo Maori (LLREO101)
Trades Academy - Expression of Interest (Y11 Trades Academies)
Level 3 School of Hospitality Part Time (SOHPT)

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