Northcote College
| Northcote College | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Kauri Glen Rd, Northcote, North Shore City, New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 36°48′35″S 174°44′02″E / 36.809637°S 174.733762°ECoordinates: 36°48′35″S 174°44′02″E / 36.809637°S 174.733762°E |
| Information | |
| Type | State Co-educational Secondary (Years 9-13) |
| Motto |
UT PROSIM ALIIS Let me be of service to others |
| Established | 1877 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 32 |
| Principal | Vicki Barrie |
| School roll | 1094[1] (March 2015) |
| Socio-economic decile | 7O[2] |
| Website | www.northcote.school.nz |
Northcote College is a New Zealand secondary school for boys and girls (co-educational) located in Northcote, Auckland. The school caters for Form 3 (Year 9) to Form 7 (Year 13). It was founded in 1877 and is the oldest secondary school on the North Shore.
Sporting codes and cultural activities include rugby, football (soccer), drama/performance, jazz band, orchestra, theatre sports and cultural groups. The school rules are based on respect and aimed at encouraging hard work, courtesy and concern for others.
The technology block, known as E Block, burned down on the evening of Friday 26 September 2014. The devastating fire prompted the demolition of three classrooms. The fire is not being treated as suspicious.[3]
Notable alumni
- Mike Rann - premier of South Australia
- Bill Ralston - journalist and broadcaster
- Hollie Smith - singer-songwriter
- George Wood - former Mayor of North Shore
- Nick Williams - Rugby player North Harbour,Blues
References
- ↑ "Directory of Schools - as at 7 April 2015". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
- ↑ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
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