FROM THE PRINCIPAL

At Mount Maunganui College, we are focused on providing high-quality education in a well-resourced and innovative environment.  At Mount Maunganui College we are focused on providing high-quality education in a well resourced and innovative environment. Our staff ensure students engage in quality learning to support academic success and make certain they are well equipped for the future.

Students are encouraged to strive for personal excellence and reach high standards in all their pursuits. A commitment to the community and care for others is fostered among our staff and students to develop well rounded, socially aware young adults.

Our commitment is to develop our student's identity by enhancing their learning, well being and character.

Mount Maunganui College has been an integral part of our community for over 60 years and has a proud record of academic, cultural and sporting excellence. I welcome you to connect with us and share our vision.

“Mā tō rourou, mā tōku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi”
Together as learners, we are inspired to grow

​​​​​​​Alastair Sinton​​​​​​​
Principal

HIGHLIGHTS

Exceptional Academic Results:

  • one of the top preforming schools in the Bay of Plenty
  • consistently above national averages
  • one of the Bay of Plenty's top-performing schools for scholarship achievement.


Outstanding Sports Programme

  • one of New Zealand's top co-educational sporting programmes
  • dozens of national titles and representatives per year


Culture and Arts Programmes

Both culture and arts consistently at a national level including:

  • Kapa Haka Nationals 2026
  • National Music Award
  • Dance & Drama performers representing New Zealand overseas
  • World-class facilities



HAUORA, AKO

UPCOMING EVENTS

2026 Term Dates

August 2026

19

Pō Whakamānawa

20

Engagement Reports Issued

20-21

Team Photos – click here to view schedule / timetable

24-28

Spirit Week

31

Winter Tournament Week



September 2026

7

CAA Literacy Reading Assessment

8

CAA Numeracy Assessment

9

CAA Literacy Writing Assessment

10-17

Derived Grade Exams

18

Teacher Only Day (School Closed)

23

Engagement Reports Issued

25

Last Day Term 3



October 2026

12

First Day Term 4

21

Arts Awards

22

Year 11 RYDA Programme

26

Labour Day (School Closed)

28

Sports Awards