Onehunga High School

Onehunga High School was established in 1959 on its Pleasant Street site. The school has always served the catchment of Onehunga, Royal Oak, Hillsborough and Mangere Bridge and enrolments beyond this zone are also significant.

Onehunga High School is situated in one of Auckland’s oldest suburbs, overlooking the Manukau Harbour. Many of our families have long histories in the area, and we have many second or third generation students. This gives the school a strong sense of tradition and continuity.

The school’s proximity to the large commercial and retail area of Onehunga has been of great benefit. Links with some service clubs and businesses go back many years and numerous scholarships and trust funds, as well as significant financial and professional support, have arisen from this support base.

Onehunga High School is committed to providing lifelong learning for our community. We provide a wide range of learning opportunities to students in the High School, and also in our Adult Learning Centre and English Language School.

Onehunga High School provides a number of learning opportunities to students to assist them with their career development. When it comes to our curriculum, academic subjects sit alongside our Pathways programme which includes a business school, building and construction school and a catering and hospitality school. For us, it’s about providing a range of opportunities for our students to gain experience, learn and develop.

We’re a multi-cultural and diverse community and everyone is respected and accepted for who they are. This is reflected through our on-site marae “Te Haerenga” (The Journey.) Situated at the entrance to our grounds, it is at the heart of our school community, and our doors are open to everyone.

At Onehunga High School we provide a planned approach to your child’s education giving them the skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare for their adult life and career – in whatever pathway is right for them.