Horowhenua College
Horowhenua College is a state co-educational secondary school located in Levin, New Zealand. The school has students from Years 9 to 13 as of. It was opened in 1940, replacing the secondary school department of Levin School. It is the oldest college in the Horowhenua area.
History
Horowhenua College has its origins in Levin School, a primary school established in 1890. It was the first school in the Levin area. Levin School incorporated a high school from 1905 until 1939, when it returned to primary only ahead of the opening of Horowhenua College.Enrolment
As of, Horowhenua College has roll of students, of which identify as Māori.As of, the school has an Equity Index of, placing it amongst schools whose students have socioeconomic barriers to achievement.
Buildings
The main building of the college, known as A Block, is registered as a historic place by Heritage New Zealand.Notable alumni
- Bob Bell – politician
- Fraser Colman – politician
- Darren Hughes – politician
- Mike Minogue – actor and presenter
- Johnathan Parkes – jockey
- Codie Taylor – rugby union player
Notable staff
- Christopher Small, musician and author of influential books and articles on musicology, sociomusicology, and ethnomusicology.