Kia oho ake te rangatira kei roto
Awakening the leader within

From Our Principal

Culture is at the heart of our learning

Welcome to Papakura High School, where we embrace diversity and foster a vibrant, inclusive community where students from various cultural backgrounds feel a sense of belonging and mutual respect.

Our dedicated staff are committed to engaging students through a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities that celebrate and integrate cultural richness. By nurturing students’ talents and interests, we help them achieve their goals and become responsible, well-rounded individuals.

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News & Notices

Year 9 Camps 2026
23 February 2026

Each whanau will go on camp at Port Waikato for two days.Students will meet at school at 8am on... READ MORE

Staff Only Day – 17 November 2025
23 October 2025

On Monday 17 November, staff will be taking part in PLD around the new curriculum and NCEA... READ MORE

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