Porirua College
Porirua College is a co-educational state secondary school located in Cannons Creek, Porirua, New Zealand. The school provides education to students from Year 9 to 13 in Porirua East.
Demographics
, Porirua College had an enrolment of 606 students, with equal representation of male and female students. Among the student population, 60% identified as Pacific Islanders, and 29% identified as Māori.As of, Porirua College has an Equity Index of, placing it amongst schools whose students have the socioeconomic barriers to achievement.
History
Established in 1968, Porirua College underwent a complete rebuild and now features modern learning spaces. In 2020, the Education Review Office recognized the school's curriculum as culturally responsive, offering diverse learning opportunities.Notable alumni
- Aaradhna – singer and songwriter
- Robbie Fruean – rugby union player
- Neil Ieremia – dancer and choreographer
- Ayesha Leti-I'iga – rugby union player
- Tupe Lualua – dancer and choreographer