About Nga Taiatea Wharekura
Nga Taiatea Wharekura, nestled in Nawton within Hamilton city on Waikato’s verdant plains, stands as a testament to educational commitment and cultural reverence. As one of the state secondary schools catering for students from Year 9 through to their senior years (Year 15), it proudly offers an enriched learning environment that embraces its Māori heritage at every turn.
With a heartening roll size nearing 293 young minds, the school fosters not just academic growth but also social and cultural development. The student community is predominantly of Māori descent—a fact that resonates deeply with Nga Taiatea’s mission to provide an education steeped in their own rich traditions.
At the helm, Principal Michelle Treadaway-Ohia guides this esteemed institution. Under her leadership and a shared vision of community engagement, students are encouraged not only to excel academically but also to thrive as well-rounded individuals within their cultural context.
Enrolment Process:
For prospective families seeking educational excellence intertwined with Māori values, the enrolment process at Nga Taiatea Wharekura
