Northcote College

Established in 1877, Northcote College has served the local community and beyond for more than 140 years and is proud to have second, third and fourth generation students currently in the school. The school has an impressive record of outstanding achievement in national examinations, sport, drama and music. A dedicated and highly competent team of teaching professionals and support staff are passionately committed to teaching and learning in the classroom and beyond.

The College serves an established local community and also attracts students from greater Auckland and around the globe. Through opportunity, experience, expectation and support, Northcote College aims to maximise student achievement and to encourage each individual to reach his or her potential, not just while at school, but throughout their lives.

The school recognises that self-esteem, character, people skills and adaptability are important for success in life. Diverse learning opportunities contribute to overall student engagement, enjoyment, learning and achievement.

The success of the students at Northcote College reflects the commitment of the students themselves and also the commitment of parents, teachers and others who guide, support, inspire and encourage students to achieve their very best.

Our aim is for each student to achieve as well as they possibly can and for them to have multiple positive choices when they leave school. NCEA Level 1 is a building block for future achievement. Increasingly NCEA Level 2 is considered a bare minimum qualification for a school leaver. At Northcote College we expect most students to stay until the end of Year 13, and to achieve Level 3 and University Entrance. A student leaving school with a strong Level 3 NCEA will have multiple positive choices.

All students need to be familiar with Assessment Rules which are explained in the Assessment Policy in Practice and in this includes the requirement that all work presented for assessment must be original. Students are required to sign a statement verifying that the work is original and produced without assistance. Read the Assessment Policy in Practice to find out more.