John Paul II High School

John Paul II High School is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school situated on 10 Alexander Street, .

With a roll size of around 165 students. Renee Hutchinson is the principal .

John Paul II High School

John Paul II High School, located at 1 end of the picturesque and historic township of Greymouth in New Zealand'de West Coast Region, stands as a testament to faith-based education with its strong Catholic foundation. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment where respect for diverse cultures is paramount.

Principal: Our principal has been instrumental in maintaining the high standards of academic excellence and community engagement that John Paul II High School upholds. Under their leadership, students not only excel academically but also develop into responsible global citizens with a strong sense of ethics.

Enrolment Process:

  • Parents or guardians interested in enrolling should contact the school's administrative office directly to request an application form. The forms are available online and can be downloaded for immediate use.
  • Once completed, applications must be submitted along with any required documents such as proof of residency within Greymouth or surrounding areas by a specified deadline before the start of the school year.
  • An interview may be requested for selective programs where additional skills and aptitudes are sought. This process is conducted in person at our main office during designated times throughout the application period.
  • After submission, applications will undergo a review by an admissions committee to ensure all criteria have been met before final acceptance or rejection notifications are issued accordingly.

Physical Address:

10 Alexander Street
Greymouth

Phone: 037 XXXXX click

Email: johnpaul.ac.nz click

Postal Address:

P O Box 160
Greymouth 7840

Upcoming Events at John Paul II High School

Event Date Details
Monday 23/03/2026 - Sunday 29/03/2026 Summer Tournament Week
Tuesday 31/03/2026 BOT meeting - curriculum presentations
Tuesday 2/06/2026 Teaching staff meeting - Toki Pounamu
Focus on data with Kiri Kirkpatrick.
Friday 5/06/2026 Big Sing
See JRN for details
Thursday 16/07/2026 - Monday 20/07/2026 BBall Academy Tournament
Basketball Academy tournament. See JDO/RHU
Tuesday 11/08/2026 Sports & Cultural Photos
Morning
Monday 24/08/2026 - Friday 28/08/2026 Derived Grade Exams Year 12 & 13
Monday 31/08/2026 - Sunday 6/09/2026 Tournament Week
Monday 7/09/2026 - Friday 18/09/2026 Lit/Num Co-req exams
Friday 18/09/2026 Te Hui Ahurei Kapa Haka Festival
Saturday 19/09/2026 Senior School Ball
Thursday 15/10/2026 Jubilate
Wednesday 4/11/2026 Town Vs Country
Wednesday 4/11/2026 Year 13 Retreat
Thursday 5/11/2026 Year 13 Leavers' Dinner
Thursday 5/11/2026 Last day for Year 12/13
Friday 6/11/2026 Study Leave Year 12/13

John Paul II High School Daily Notices

Fun Volleyball

Monday 23/03/2026 - Friday 27/03/2026

On Friday, from 3-5 pm, come to the All Saints gym to participate in some fun, social volleyball. You don't need to be skilled - just come along and have some fun! This will be every Friday unless otherwise notified. See Isabel, or email her [email protected] if you want more details.


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John Paul II High School Curriculum

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

Year 9 Art (9ART)
Year 10 Art (10ART)
L2L Art and Photography (11ART)
Level 3 Art - Painting (13PNT)
Level 3 Art - Printmaking (13PRN)
Level 3 Art - Photography (13PHO)
Year 9 Drama (9DRA)
Year 10 Drama (10DRA)
L2L Drama (L2LDRA)
Level 3 Drama (13DRA)
Year 9 Te Reo (9REO)
Year 10 Te Reo (10REO)
Year 9 Music (9MUS)
Level 3 Music (13MUS)
Year 10 Music (10MUS)
L2L Music (L2LMUS)
Year 9 English (9ENG)
Year 10 English (10ENG)
L2L English (L2LENG)
L2E English (L2E English)
Level 3 English (13ENG)
Year 9 Science (9SCI)
Year 10 Science (10SCI)
L2L Science (L2LSCI)
Level 3 Biology (13BIO)
Level 3 Chemistry (13CHE)
Level 3 Physics (13PHY)
Year 10 Social Studies (10SOS)
Year 9/10 Digital Technologies (COMDTE)
L2L Digital Technologies (L2LDTE)
L2 Geography (12GEO)
Year 9 Japanese (9JAP)
Year 10 Japanese (10JAP)
Year 10 Food Technology (10FTE)
Year 10 Design and Visual Communication (10DVC)
Year 10 Materials Technology (10TEC)
L2L Materials Technology (L2LTEC)
Level 2 Materials Technology (12TEC)
Level 3 Materials Technology (13TEC)
Year 9 Mathematics (9MAT)
Year 10 Mathematics (10MAT)
L2L - Mathematics (L2LMAT)
Level 2 Mathematics for Statistics (12MAS)
Level 2 Mathematics (12MAT)
Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics (13MAS)
Year 9 Horticulture (9HRT)
Year 10 Horticulture (10HRT)
Year 9 Social Studies (9SOS)
Year 9 Religious Education (9RED)
Year 10 Religious Education (10RED)
L2L Religious Studies (L2LRST)
Level 2 Religious Studies (12RST)
Level 3 Religious Studies (13RST)
Year 9 Physical Education (9PED)
Year 10 Physical Education (10PED)
Level 2 Outdoor Education (12OED)
Year 9 Materials Technology (9TEC)
Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus (13MAC)
Level 2 Sports Science (12SPS)
Year 9 Design and Visual Communication (9DVC)
L2L Design and Visual Communication (L2LDVC)
Level 2 Design and Visual Communication (12DVC)
Level 3 Design and Visual Communication (13DVC)
L2L Social Studies (L2LSOC)
Level 3 History (13HIS)
L2L Japanese (L2LJAP)
Level 2 Japanese (12JAP)
Level 3 Japanese (13JAP)
Year 12 Foundation English (12EALT)
12YES (Young Enterprise Scheme) (12YES)
Trades Academy 2024 (TRDS23)
Year 9 Food Technology (9FTE)
Distance Learning 2026 (DIST25)
Level 3 Sports Science (13SPS)
Level 3 Geography (13GEO)
Level 2 Social Studies (L2SOC)
Level 3 Social Studies (L3SOC)
Gateway 2024 (GWAY23)
Level 2 - Te Ao Haka (12HAKA)
Level 3 - Te Ao Haka (13HAKA)
Numeracy (L2LFNM)
Literacy (L2LFNE)
L2L Financial Skills (L2LFSK)
L2L Commerce and Economics (L2LECO)
L2E Religious Studies (L2E RST)
L2L PE and Sports Science (L2LPESPS)
Year 12 English (12ENG)
Level 2 History (12HIS)
Level 2 Biology (12Bio)
Level 2 Chemistry (12CHE)
Level 2 Physics (12PHY)
Level 2 Business Studies (12BUS)
10 Business (10BUS)
Y13 Young Enterprise (13YES)
Year 13 Business Studies (13BUS)
Level 2 Art (12ART)
Level 2 Photography (12PHO)
Level 2 Music (12MUS)

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