Northcote College
Northcote College is a New Zealand secondary school for boys and girls located in Northcote, Auckland. The school caters for Form 3 to Form 7. 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 school's motto is Ut Prosim Aliis | Kia Manaaki te Tangata | That I May Be of Service to Others.
Enrolment
As of, Northcote College has a 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.
Notable alumni
- Steven Ferguson, Olympian, swimming and kayaking
- Arthur Jennings, 1967 All Black
- Alexa Johnston, art curator and author
- Kevin Locke, rugby league, Warriors and NZ Kiwis
- Nisha Madhan, actor, director and producer
- Bill Ralston, journalist and broadcaster
- Mike Rann, premier of South Australia
- Hollie Smith, singer-songwriter
- Nick Williams, rugby player North Harbour, Blues
- Martin Winch, guitarist, composer, sound engineer, teacher and mentor
- George Wood, Auckland councillor and former North Shore City">North Shore City">North Shore City
- Terry Wright, All Black 1986–92
- Anne Wyllie, scientist who developed the COVID-19 saliva test