Aotea College is a co-educational, state secondary school for Years 9-13.
Aotea College is in Porirua, New Zealand - just 20 minutes from the capital city. The Principal of Aotea College is Kate Gainsford.
Aotea College enrolments are controlled by an enrolment zone. Click here for enrolment information.
To enable holistic achievement and prepare young people as life-long learners, to thrive in diverse, local, national and global communities.
1. Learners and learning are at the centre of a culture of respect and manaakitanga
2. We work collaboratively to achieve excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.
3. We grow learning partnerships with whanau and the wider community to support strong learning pathways
4. Potential for the growth, learning and development of all students is understood to be fundamental in achieving success across the curriculum and in qualifications.
The Gymnasium and current Auditorium Te Manawa are available for community hire. Please contact: hire@aotea.school.nz
Here is a link to the hire request forms
Aotea College, the largest state secondary school in Porirua city is located on a hill, overlooking the beautiful Porirua harbour and is set in 14 hectares of grounds including rugby and football fields and tennis and netball courts.
Porirua city is situated 25 minutes from the capital city, Wellington. There are three university campuses and a wide variety of other tertiary institutions within close proximity to the college.