Taita College

Taita

Taita College is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school situated on 188 Eastern Hutt Road, Taita.

With a roll size of around 363 students. Linda Pye is the principal and you can view their school website here .

Taita College

Welcome to Taita College, a vibrant and dynamic educational institution nestled in the heart of Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Located at 188 Eastern Hutt Road in Taita, our school is proudly situated amidst scenic landscapes that provide an enriching backdrop for learning.

As a cornerstone within its community, Taita College boasts of over 90% Māori and Pacific Islander students who are at the forefront in embracing our shared values. Our school'thrives on inclusiveness where every student is valued for their unique contributions to society.

Enrolment Process

To join Taita College, interested students and parents are encouraged to apply through our dedicated enrolment team. The application process includes submitting an online form along with the necessary documentation, such as immunization records or a copy of your passport for international applicants.

Principal's Leadership

Taita College' principal is , who has been leading our school with passion and dedication since 2015. Under her guidance, we have seen a remarkable improvement in student achievements while fostering an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages personal growth.

Principal's Background

, our principal hails from the Ngāti Raukawa iwi with deep roots within Taita. She brings a wealth of experience in education, having served as an assistant principal at various schools before taking up her current role.

School Values

  • Manaakitanga (kindness): We prioritize respect and kindness towards one another, creating a safe space for all students to thrive academically and personally.
  • Aroha (love): At the core of our values is love - extending beyond family ties into every interaction within our school community. We believe that

Physical Address:

188 Eastern Hutt Road
Taita
Lower Hutt

Phone: 045 XXXXX click

Email: taita.school.nz click

Postal Address:

Eastern Hutt Road
Taita
Lower Hutt 5019

Upcoming Events at Taita College

Event Date Details
Friday 20/03/2026 Senior exec leadership conference
Monday 30/03/2026 Poly club parents meeting
Thursday 2/04/2026 Last day of term 1
Friday 3/04/2026 - Sunday 19/04/2026 School holidays
Tuesday 7/04/2026 Girls noho
Thursday 9/04/2026 Noho boys
Friday 17/04/2026 - Sunday 19/04/2026 1st XV Rugby Tour
Tuesday 21/04/2026 Parent teacher interviews
Monday 27/04/2026 ANZAC Day holiday
Wednesday 29/04/2026 Yr12 Ignite
Monday 4/05/2026 Maori / Pacific parents meeting
Wednesday 6/05/2026 Yr11 Ignite
Wednesday 6/05/2026 Ryda - all yr12
Tuesday 12/05/2026 - Friday 15/05/2026 PED L2 trip
Monday 18/05/2026 - Friday 22/05/2026 CAA exams
Friday 29/05/2026 Teacher Only Day
Monday 1/06/2026 King's birthday holiday
Thursday 4/06/2026 Netball tournament junior
Tuesday 9/06/2026 Yr 8 open day / evening
Wednesday 10/06/2026 - Thursday 11/06/2026 Big Sing
Friday 12/06/2026 School Ball
Wednesday 17/06/2026 Yr12 Ignite
Monday 22/06/2026 - Friday 26/06/2026 Hutt Fest week
Tuesday 30/06/2026 1stXV Hato Paora game
Friday 3/07/2026 Last day of term 2
Saturday 4/07/2026 - Sunday 19/07/2026 School Holidays
Tuesday 21/07/2026 Parent teacher interviews
Monday 27/07/2026 - Friday 31/07/2026 Tourism trip
Wednesday 29/07/2026 Yr12 Ignite
Thursday 6/08/2026 Netball tournament senior
Monday 10/08/2026 - Tuesday 11/08/2026 Stratford
Thursday 20/08/2026 Yr11 Ignite Final
Wednesday 26/08/2026 Loves me not workshop
Friday 28/08/2026 Yr12 Ignite Final
Wednesday 2/09/2026 - Friday 4/09/2026 Yr10 Ignite
Monday 7/09/2026 - Friday 11/09/2026 CAA exams
Monday 14/09/2026 - Thursday 17/09/2026 Derived grade exams - MAT/ENG/HIS/FNT/SAM/MAO/GEO
Friday 18/09/2026 Fiafia Night
Sunday 20/09/2026 - Tuesday 6/10/2026 Europe trip
Tuesday 22/09/2026 Sports and cultural photos
Friday 25/09/2026 Last day of term 3
Saturday 26/09/2026 - Sunday 11/10/2026 Term 3 holidays
Tuesday 13/10/2026 - Wednesday 14/10/2026 Derived grade exams - SCI
Thursday 15/10/2026 Sports prizegiving
Thursday 29/10/2026 Senior prizegiving

Taita College Daily Notices

Staff Book Club

Wednesday 22/04/2026 - Thursday 23/04/2026

Staff Book Club Meeting is on Thursday at 3.30 pm in T2. All Welcome!


Taita College Curriculum

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

Year 10 Art (Visual) (10ART)
Year 10 English (10ENG)
Year 10 Te Reo Māori (10MAO)
Year 10 Mathematics (10MAT)
Year 10 Music (10MUS)
Year 10 Sports Performance Academy (10SPA)
Year 10 Health and Physical Education (10PED)
Year 10 Science (10SCI)
Year 10 Social Studies (10SST)
Year 10 Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) (10DVC)
Year 10 Food and Nutrition Technology (10FNT)
Year 10 Product Design Technology (Workshop Skills) (10PDT)
Level 1 Art (ART101)
Level 1 English (ENG101)
Level 1 Mathematics (MAT101)
Level 1 Music (MUS101)
Level 1 Sport (PED101)
Level 1 Science (SCI101)
Level 1 History (HIS101)
Level 1 Design and Visual Communication (DVC101)
Level 1 Food and Nutrition (FNT101)
Level 1 Product Design Technology (PDT101)
Level 2 Art Painting (ART201)
Level 2 English for the Real World (Internal) (ENG211)
Level 2 English (University Pathway) (ENG201)
Level 2 Mathematics (MAT201)
Level 2 Music (MUS201)
Level 2 Sport (PED201)
Level 2 Physical Education (AS) (PED202)
Level 2 Science (SCI201)
Level 2 History (HIS201)
Level 1 Social Science: Law & Society (SLS101)
Level 2 Automotive Technology (AUT201)
Level 2 Design and Visual Communication (DVC201)
Level 2 Food and Nutrition (FNT201)
Level 2 Hospitality (HOS201)
Level 2 Product Design Technology (PDT201)
Level 2 Gateway (GAT231)
Level 2 Meaningful Pathways (MP2)
Level 3 Art (ART301)
Level 3 English (University Pathway) (ENG301)
Level 3 Mathematics (MAT301)
Level 3 Music (MUS301)
Level 3 Sport (PED301)
Level 3 History (HIS301)
Level 3 Automotive Technology (AUT301)
Level 3 Design and Visual Communication (DVC301)
Level 3 Food and Nutrition (FNT301)
Level 3 Hospitality (HOS301)
Level 3 Product Design Technology (PDT301)
Level 3 Meaningful Pathways (MP3)
Level 3 Tourism (TOU301)
Te Ahi Kaa 101 (TEAHIKAA1)
Te Ahi Kaa 201 (TEAHIKAA2)
Te Ahi Kaa 301 (TEAHIKAA3)
Level 2 Bio Sports Science (SCI202)
Level 3 Physical Education (AS) (PED302)
Level 3 Gateway (GAT301)
Level 3 Science Careers - Physics/Chemistry (SCI301)
Level 3 Bio Sports Science (SC1302)
Te Ahi Kaa Roa (TEAHIKAA)
Level 1 Numeracy and Financial Life Skills (NUM101)
Level 1 English for Life - Literacy (ENG103)
Level 3 English for the Workplace (internal) (ENG321)
Level 2 Tourism (TOU201)
Level 1 Hospitality (HOS101)
Year 12 Numeracy and Financial Life Skills (NUM201)
Level 2 Social Science: Law & Society (SLS201)
Level 1 Geography (GEO101)
Level 1 Maori (MAO101)
Level 1, 2 and 3 Samoan (SAM101)
Level 1 Physical Education (AS) (PED102)
Year 10 Samoan (10SAM)
Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus (CAL301)

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