My School, My Success, My Responsibility
Tōku Kura, Tōku Tiketike, Tōku Haepapa
Nau mai, haere mai!
We respectfully acknowledge Ngāi Tūāhuriri as mana whenua of our vibrant and historically rich community.
Established in 1936, Papanui High School has grown into a large co-educational school with approximately 1,500 students. We are widely known for our innovative and inclusive approach to education, underpinned by three core values:
- Whanaungatanga (Community): We build our community together.
- Hiranga (Excellence): We strive for our personal best.
- Tika (Integrity): We act with integrity always.
Guided by these values, we empower students to become lifelong learners, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive and contribute positively to an ever-changing world.
Our school is a place where traditions are honoured, and new ideas are embraced. There is a place here for every person to strive for excellence and ownership in all they do. These ideals are perfectly captured in our school vision:
My School, My Success, My Responsibility
Tōku Kura, Tōku Tiketike, Tōku Haepapa
Papanui High School is not just a place of education; it is also a community where lifelong friendships are formed, dreams are made, and the seemingly impossible is made possible.
"Teaching and curriculum design are responsive to the diverse cultures, interests and needs of learners." - Education Review Office
"Learners access a wide range of learning options that reflect and support their interests, strengths, and prepares them well for future pathways." - Education Review Office
"Teachers foster positive, respectful relationships that support learner engagement." - Education Review Office
"Teachers use relationship-based strategies effectively to respond to learner needs." - Education Review Office
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At Papanui High we believe that on-going education is an essential part of life, whether it is learning new job skills or crafts, developing social or parenting skills or learning for qualifications.
