Tāmaki College
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| School type | State Co-educational Secondary, years 9-13 |
| Motto | Fortiter in Re |
| Established | 1955 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 57 |
| Principal | Soana Pamaka |
| School roll | 731[1] (February 2024) |
| Socio-economic decile | 1A[2] |
| Website | http://www.tamaki.ac.nz |
Tāmaki College is co-educational Secondary School in Glen Innes, Auckland, New Zealand.
Originally constructed on two sites, it was planned to create a separate boys and girls colleges when the roll reached 1400. The separate sites in Glen Innes saw the establishment of the 'girls' school in 1955 with the last site in 1957.
This did not occur and the school remained on two sites until 1987.
In 2003 the 'girls' school was closed after a fire burned much of the building.
Tāmaki College serves the communities of Glen Innes and Panmure; it celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 2017.
Since 1998 there has been an extensive redevelopment within the school including the recreation centre, technological block and library.
Tāmaki College is part of the "Trades Academies" initiative of the New Zealand Ministry of Education.[3]
Tāmaki College is part of the "Services Academies[4]" initiative of the New Zealand Ministry of Education.
Tāmaki College is part of an innovation service in partnership with Pacific Futures Limited. The Tereora Academy helps pathway students through Science onto Health and Science tertiary pathways.
Enrolment[edit]
Tāmaki College is a member of the International Students Code.
At a 2017 Education Review Office review, Tāmaki College had 631 students included two international students. At the same review the following data shows the ethnic make up of the school.
| Gender composition | Boys 50% Girls 50% | |
| Ethnic composition | Māori
Pākehā Tongan Samoan Cook Islands Māori Niue other |
33%
1% 32% 15% 10% 5% 4% |
Houses[edit]
| Kōwhai | Named for the New Zealand native plant Kōwhai | |
| Pūriri | Named for the New Zealand native plant Pūriri | |
| Rātā | Named for the New Zealand native plant Rātā | |
| Tōtara | Named for the New Zealand native plant Tōtara |
Each of the houses has a Male and Female House Captain and Deputy House Captains.
Traditions[edit]
The heart of the school life is centred around the schools Marae complex, Te Poho o Tāmaki. All students and staff starting their journey at Tāmaki College goes through the tradition of being welcomed into the school through powhiri.
Principals[edit]
| Name | Term | |
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| 1 | J. D. Murdoch | 1957–1966 |
| 2 | C. B. Floyd | 1966–1973 |
| 3 | E. R. Perry | 1973–1986 |
| 4 | J. A. Grant | 1987–1998 |
| 5 | David Hodge | 1999–2005 |
| 6 | Soana Pamaka | 2006–present |
Notable alumni[edit]
Academia[edit]
- Alvina Pau’uvale – is a researcher and scientist for the University of Auckland
Sport[edit]
- Graeme Crossmen – was a professional rugby union player in New Zealand touring with the All Blacks to South Africa in 1976.
- George Moala – is a professional rugby union player in New Zealand, representing Auckland and The Blues.
- Doris Taufateau – is a female rugby union player for New Zealand and Auckland and is a current staff member of the school.
- Siosiua Halanukonuka – is a professional Tongan rugby union player. He plays in the prop position for the France side Perpignan. Halanukonuka also represents Tonga at international level
- Maiakawanakaulani Roos – is a female rugby union player for New Zealand and Auckland.[5]
Former Staff[edit]
- Richie Harris – Director of rugby and head coach of the Northland ITM Cup.
- David Hodge[6] – Former Principal of Tāmaki College and Rangitoto College, Head of Saint Kentigerns
References[edit]
- ^ "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. 29 November 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "Youth Guarantee initiatives already in place". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ "Services academies / Homepage - Alternative Education". alternativeeducation.tki.org.nz. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ "Maiakawanakaulani Roos". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Head of Saint Kentigern Appointed". www.saintkentigern.com. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
External links[edit]
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