Papatoetoe High School

Papatoetoe High School is a co-educational year 9–13 state secondary school that has more than 60 years of history and tradition. Set in just over eleven hectares of attractively presented grounds in Papatoetoe, Auckland, the school offers multi-level programmes to a school population which reflects the overall mix of New Zealand society.

The school’s facilities provide for approximately 1500 students who are in the care of over 150 teaching and non-teaching staff. The staff, which is almost evenly split between males and females, enjoys a mix of youth and experience and are involved in a wide

range of professional development opportunities to continue to provide the best for those in their care. The staff also encourage participation in a wide range of out-of class activities which help to make the school a more enjoyable place in which to thrive and learn.

Papatoetoe High enjoys a diverse culture and warmth of its people whether it is staff, students, family or the wider community.

Sincerity, trust and loyalty are the rule, not the exception at this school. Papatoetoe High School is accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications. Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 to provide education and training based on the National Qualifications Framework in all conventional school subjects.