Whakatane High School

He mihi atu tēnei ki a koutou katōa a ate Poari Matua, na te Tumuaki, na ngā aiako me te whānau whānui o te Kura Tuarua o Whakatāne.
Ki a koutou ngā akonga hōu mē ō koutou mātua, kaitiaki hoki, nau mai, haere mai ki te Kura Tuarua o Whakatāne. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa

Welcome to Whakatane High School.

At Whakatane High School we understand the importance of education in helping young people to meet the challenges and demands of our rapidly changing world. We aim for each of our students to leave Whakatane High School as responsible citizens of the world, enthusiastic about life and learning with the best possible qualifications.

Despite rapid changes in society, we believe that respect, responsibility, and achievement are central to citizenship. These values have been championed for each of our 87 years and will continue to ensure that Whakatane High School provides an excellent education for young people of Whakatane and its district.

Whakatane High School’s unrelenting focus on student achievement (ERO 2006) has resulted in student success in academic, cultural and sporting fields. We are proud of the achievements of all our students, both past and present.

A well qualified, enthusiastic and professional teaching staff provide a wide range of courses that together offer the best possible opportunity for academic excellence. Our well structured pastoral care network helps to ensure each person in our large community is valued, supported and encouraged to do their best.

We value the opportunity to play a part in the education of your son or daughter and look forward to welcoming your family to our fine school.