Mana College

School

41°07′40″S 174°49′53″E / 41.1279°S 174.8314°E / -41.1279; 174.8314InformationTypeCo-educational State Secondary (Year 9–13)Motto"Akona Te Mahi Pai" – Learn to Work WellEstablished1957Ministry of Education Institution no.254PrincipalJohn MurdochSchool roll504^[1] (February 2024)Socio-economic decile3G^[2]Websitemana.school.nz

Mana College is a decile two secondary school in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand. Mana College celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2007.

History

In recent years, the college has introduced Pathways a system to help students achieve in areas they need for either trade courses or further tertiary education.

In December 2018 the minister announced that $15 million was to be allocated for redevelopment and replacing old buildings at the college; although this includes $9 million already allocated by the previous government.^[3]

Notable alumni

Michael Campbell – professional golfer
Noel Crombie – artist and musician^[4]
Jacob Ellison – rugby union player
Tamati Ellison – rugby union player
Gary Knight – rugby union player
Gary McCormick – radio and television personality
TJ Perenara – rugby union player
Rob Ruha – musician^[5]
Tina Salu – association footballer
Elvis Seveali'i – rugby union player
Emmett Skilton – actor
Rodney So'oialo – rugby union player
Steven So'oialo – rugby union player

References

^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
^ "Porirua's Mana College to get a $15-million redevelopment". Stuff (Fairfax). 10 December 2018.
^ "Enzology". RNZ. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
^ "Rob Ruha's Biography". The Arts Foundation. Retrieved 14 December 2021.