Naenae College

Naenae College is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school situated on 910 High Street, .

With a roll size of around 817 students. Chris TAYLOR is the principal .

Naenae College

Nāenae College, located at the heart of Lower Hutt on 910 High Street, stands as a testament to New Zealand's commitment to providing quality education. With its doors open every day from Monday to Friday and during school holidries for special activities or events, Nāenae is accessible not only in terms of location but also through various modes of transportation including buses that run directly into the city center.

Enrolment Process:

The journey to becoming part of our vibrant school community begins with an application, which can be submitted online or by mail. Prospective students and their parents are encouraged to visit Nāenae College for a tour before making the decision to enrol.

Principal:

The school is currently led by Principal , who brings over 20 years of experience in education, with an emphasis on fostering inclusivity and academic excellence within our student body. Under Mr. Smith's leadership, Nāenae College has seen a significant improvement in both the learning environment and overall school performance.

Values:

At Nāenae College, we believe that education should extend beyond academics to include character building. Our core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, and perseverance are instilled in our students through a variety of activities such as sports, arts, community service projects, and peer mentoring programs.

Surrounding Town/Region:

Nāenae College is nestled within the bustling city of Lower Hutt. This region offers a diverse cultural landscape with easy access to various museums, galleries, and parks for students' leisure activities outside school hours.

Physical Address:

910 High Street
Lower Hutt

Phone: 045 XXXXX click

Email: naenae-college.school.nz click

Postal Address:

P O Box 31171
Lower Hutt 5040

Upcoming Events at Naenae College

Event Date Details
Sunday 10/05/2026 - Saturday 16/05/2026 Rotuman Language Week
Monday 11/05/2026 - Friday 15/05/2026 Red Week
No students allowed out of timetable classes
Thursday 14/05/2026 NCEA Whānau Evening
Our second whānau community event of the year.
Monday 18/05/2026 - Friday 22/05/2026 Red Week
No students allowed out of timetable classes
Monday 25/05/2026 - Friday 29/05/2026 Services Bushcraft
Friday 29/05/2026 Year 11 Ambassadors, Ignite Sport
Sunday 31/05/2026 - Saturday 6/06/2026 Samoa Language Week
Friday 5/06/2026 Julia, Theatre Performance
"Julia" at Circus Theatre at 7pm on Friday 5th June
Wednesday 10/06/2026 - Thursday 11/06/2026 Big Sing
Thursday 11/06/2026 Early Closure
Thursday 11/06/2026 Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday 12/06/2026 2026 CSW Regional Swimming Championship
Tuesday 16/06/2026 Early Closure
Tuesday 16/06/2026 Parent Teacher Interviews
Thursday 18/06/2026 Year 12 Leaders, Ignite Sport
Monday 22/06/2026 - Friday 26/06/2026 Hutt Fest
Tuesday 30/06/2026 12MED and 13MED Cinema Trip
Friday 3/07/2026 Multicultural Day (no timetabled classes)
Friday 3/07/2026 End of Term 2
Sunday 5/07/2026 - Saturday 11/07/2026 Kiribati Language Week
Monday 20/07/2026 Start of Term 3
Monday 20/07/2026 - Thursday 23/07/2026 Services - Life 101 foundation course
Thursday 23/07/2026 Ignite Fusion
Sunday 26/07/2026 - Saturday 1/08/2026 Vanuatu Language Week
Friday 31/07/2026 Year 11 Ambassadors, Ignite Sport
Sunday 2/08/2026 - Saturday 8/08/2026 Cook Islands Māori Language Week
Monday 3/08/2026 - Friday 7/08/2026 Services Advanced Leaders Course
Wednesday 5/08/2026 Careers and Course Selection Expo
Wednesday 12/08/2026 Year 12 Leaders, Ignite Sport
Sunday 16/08/2026 - Saturday 22/08/2026 Tonga Language Week
Monday 17/08/2026 - Friday 21/08/2026 Services Adventure Challenge
Thursday 20/08/2026 Year 8 Open Evening
Friday 21/08/2026 Teacher only day
Saturday 22/08/2026 School Formal
Wednesday 26/08/2026 Ringa Toi Exhibition
Foods and Visual Arts Dept Showcase 2026
Wednesday 26/08/2026 Year 12 Leaders, Ignite Sport
Friday 28/08/2026 Ignite Fusion
Sunday 30/08/2026 - Wednesday 2/09/2026 NZSS Badminton Cup
Sunday 30/08/2026 - Thursday 3/09/2026 NISS Netball Tournament
Monday 31/08/2026 - Friday 4/09/2026 Red Week
No students allowed out of timetable classes
Monday 31/08/2026 - Saturday 5/09/2026 Winter Tournament Week
Wednesday 2/09/2026 - Friday 4/09/2026 BBNZ Central Cup
Sunday 6/09/2026 - Saturday 12/09/2026 Papua New Guinea Language Week
Monday 7/09/2026 - Friday 11/09/2026 Red Week
No students allowed out of timetable classes
Monday 7/09/2026 - Friday 11/09/2026 CAA and Derived Grade Exam Week
Monday 14/09/2026 CAA and Derived Grade Exam Week
Monday 14/09/2026 - Sunday 20/09/2026 Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Monday 14/09/2026 Red Day
No students out of timetable classes
Wednesday 16/09/2026 Māori Success Evening
Wednesday 23/09/2026 Pasifika Success Evening

Naenae College Daily Notices

NNC Tramping Club

Monday 11/05/2026 - Wednesday 13/05/2026

We are doing a winter trip at the end of this month. If you are interested in joining this trip, please come to the meeting on WEDNESDAY 13th May @ INTERVAL in ROOM 14. This has limited spots so it's a first come, first serve. You must have all the gear as we will not be provided anything.


Rainbow Club

Wednesday 1/07/2026 - Thursday 2/07/2026

Looking for an inclusive place to hang out Come to Room 24 Thursday lunchtime for crafts, kai, movies, and a safe place to chill and relax. Open to all students whether you are part of the community or just wanting to be a supportive friend. We look forward to seeing you there!


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Naenae College Curriculum

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

Level 2 Art Painting (ARP200)
Level 3 Art Painting (ARP300)
Level 1 Design & Photography (DEP100)
Level 2 Design & Photography (DEP200)
Level 3 Design & Photography (DEP300)
Level 1 Visual Art (ART100)
Year 9 Visual Art (9ART)
Year 10 Visual Art (10ART)
Level 3 Gateway (GAT300)
Level 2 Pathways to Employment (PEM200)
Level 1 Drama (DRA100)
Level 2 Drama (DRA200)
Level 3 Drama (DRA300)
Year 9 Drama (9DRA)
Year 10 Drama (10DRA)
Level 1 English Language Learning (ELL012)
Level 2 English Language Learning (ELL234)
Year 9 Literacy Programme (9LIT)
Year 10 Senior / Junior ELL (ESOL)
Level 1 English (ENG100)
Level 2 English (ENG200)
Level 3 English (ENG300)
Year 9 English (9ENG)
Year 10 English (10ENG)
Level 3 Māori and Pasifika Voices (MPV300)
Level 3 Gagana Sāmoa (SAM300)
Level 1 Gagana Sāmoa (SAM100)
Level 2 Gagana Sāmoa (SAM200)
Level 3 Pasifika Performing Arts (Dance) (PPA300)
Year 9 Compulsory Māori (9CMAO)
Year 10 Mathematics (10MAT)
Level 1 Numeracy (NUM100)
Level 1 Mathematics (MAT100)
Year 9 Mathematics (9MAT)
Year 10 Music (10MUS)
Level 1 Music (MUS100)
Level 2 Music (MUS200)
Level 3 Music (MUS300)
Year 9 Music (9MUS)
Year 10 High Performance Sports (10HPS)
Year 9 Outdoor Education (9OED)
Level 1 Physical Education (PED100)
Level 2 Physical Education (PED200)
Level 3 Physical Education (PED300)
Year 10 Physical Education and Health (10PEH)
Year 9 Physical Education and Health (9PEH)
Level 2 Sport Studies (SPS200)
Level 3 Sport Studies (SPS300)
Level 2 Biology (BIO200)
Level 3 Biology (BIO300)
Level 2 Chemistry (CHE200)
Level 3 Chemistry (CHE300)
Level 2 Physics (PHY200)
Level 3 Physics (PHY300)
Year 10 Science (10SCI)
Level 1 Science - Environmental Science (ESC100)
Level 1 Science - Climate Change (SCI100)
Level 2 Science (SCI200)
Year 9 Science (9SCI)
Year 10 Services Academy (10SVCADY)
Level 1 Services Academy (SVCADY1)
Level 2 Services Academy (SVCADY2)
Year 9 Services Academy (9SVCADY)
Year 10 Media Studies (10MED)
Level 2 Media Studies (MED200)
Level 3 Media Studies (MED300)
Level 3 Psychology (PSY300)
Level 2 Geography (GEO200)
Level 3 Geography (GEO300)
Level 1 History (HIS100)
Level 2 History (HIS200)
Level 3 History (HIS300)
Year 10 Social Studies (10SST)
Year 9 Social Studies (9SST)
Level 1 Geography (GEO100)
Year 9 Media Studies (9MED)
Level 2 Hospitality (HOS200)
Level 1 Digital Technologies (DIT100)
Level 2 Digital Technologies (DIT200)
Level 3 Digital Technologies (DIT300)
Year 9 Compulsory Digital Technologies (9CDIT)
Level 1 Hospitality (HOS100)
Year 10 Food Technology (10FDS)
Year 9 Food Technology (9FDS)
Year 10 Hard Materials Technology (10TEC)
Level 1 Technology - Hard Materials (TEC100)
Level 2 Technology - Hard Materials (TEC200)
Level 3 Technology - Hard Materials (TEC300)
Year 9 Hard Materials Technology (9TEC)
Year 10 Digital Technologies (10DIT)
Level 1 Literacy (LIT100)
Level 3 Services Academy (SVCADY3)
Level 2 Psychology (PSY200)
Level 2 Sociology (SOC200)
Level 3 Sociology (SOC300)
Level 1 Te Ao Haka (TAH100)
Level 2 Te Ao Haka (TAH200)
Level 3 Te Ao Haka (TAH300)
Level 2 Calculus (MAC200)
Level 2 Statistics (MAS200)
Level 2 Mathematics Internals (MAT200)
Level 3 Calculus (MAC300)
Level 3 Statistics & Modelling (MAS300)
UCOL Trades Academy Engineering (UCOLEN)
Level 2 Trades Academy Construction (Mixed Trades) (TRCONS)
Level 2 Trades Academy Baking and Cafe Services (TRCSER)
Level 2 and 3 Digital Media: Animation and Game Design (TRCTEC)
Level 2 Trades Academy Engineering and Automotive (TRENGR)
Level 2 Trades Academy Salon Environment (TRSALO)
Level 3 Trades Academy Barbering (TRBAR3)
Level 3 Trades Academy Health Science (Anatomy and Physiology) (TRHSC3)
Level 3 Hospitality (HOS300)
Level 1 Media Studies (MED100)
Level 3 Trades Academy Early Childhood Education (TRECE)
Level 2 and 3 Trades Academy Papa Taiao Tides and Tracks (TRECAR)
Level 2 and 3 Trades Academy Farming industry (TRFARM)
Level 2 Pasifika Performing Arts (Dance) (PPA200)
Study Period 01 (STUDY)
Year 10 Samoan (10SAM)
Level 1 Pasifika Performing Arts (Dance) (PPA100)
Level 2 and 3 Trades Academy Papa Taiao Traps and Trails (TRTID)
Level 2 Trades Academy Health Pathways (TRAHEA2)
Year 9 Japanese (9JPN)
Year 10 Japanese (10JPN)
Year 10 Business Studies (10BUS)
Year 10 Te Ao Māori (10TAM)
Year 10 Design (10DES)
Year 10 Photography (10PHO)
Year 10 Entertainment and Event Technologies (10EVT)
Year 10 STEM (10STEM)

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