Mana College
Mana College is a decile two secondary school in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand. Mana College celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2007.
| Mana College | |
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| Address | |
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22 Awarua Street, Takapuwahia, Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 41.1279°S 174.8314°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-educational State Secondary (Year 9-13) |
| Motto | "Akona Te Mahi Pai" - Learn to Work Well |
| Established | 1957 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 254 |
| Principal | John Murdoch |
| School roll | 477[1] (March 2020) |
| Socio-economic decile | 3G[2] |
| Website | mana.school.nz |
In recent years, the college has introduced Pathways a system to help students achieve in areas they need for either trade courses or further tertiary education.
In December 2018 the minister announced that $15 million was to be allocated for redevelopment and replacing old buildings at the college; although this includes $9 million already allocated by the previous government.[3]
Notable alumni
- Michael Campbell - professional golfer, US Open Golf champion 2006
- Jacob Ellison - rugby union player, Fukuoka Sanix Blues
- Tamati Ellison - rugby union player, All Black, New Zealand sevens team, Melbourne Rebels
- Gary Knight - Rugby union player and former All Black
- Gary McCormick - radio and television personality
- TJ Perenara - rugby union player. Current All Black and Wellington Hurricanes player
- Elvis Seveali'i - rugby union player, Manu Samoa and Wellington Lions
- Emmett Skilton - film and television actor
- Rodney So'oialo - rugby union player and former All Black
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Mana College in 1958. - Steven So'oialo - rugby union player, Manu Samoa
- Tina Salu - footballer, New Zealand Women's Soccer Team
References
- "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- "Porirua's Mana College to get a $15-million redevelopment". Stuff (Fairfax). 10 December 2018.
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