How to Enrol

We welcome you into our school family and aim to make the transition to our School as easy as possible.

Getting Started

Download an enrolment pack from this page, or collect one from the school office. Complete the required forms, then return the following documentation:

  • Completed enrolment forms (these include; the Application for Enrolment, Health History and ICT Responsible Use Agreement)
  • Proof of Identity (birth certificate or passport)
  • Proof of address (for example, the primary guardians; tenancy agreement, phone bill, bank statement etc)
  • Immunisation Records (if applicable)

The Next Steps

In-zone Students

All in-zone students will be notified of their acceptance once we receive your completed enrolment forms and the required documents. 

Out-of-zone Students

We will contact you to let you know we have received your application. If we receive more out-of-zone applications than we have space for, you will be entered into a ballot. You will be notified if your application has been successful after the ballot has been drawn. See below for more information about the ballot.

Zoning

All students who normally live within our school zone are entitled to attend our school after their enrolment has been received.

If you live outside of this area, you will need to go through an out-of-zone enrolment process. See below for more information about the Ballot priorities.

Our School Zone

This map shows our school zone. Click the link below to see if you live within it.

Each year The Board decides the number of out-of-zone placements that will be available. If the school receives more applications than the number of available spaces, a ballot will be held. The number of available spaces and ballot dates will be published on this page.

The Ballot Priorities

Students will be offered placement based on the following priorities:

  1. First priority will be given to students enrolling in the Te Mita o Te Reo Māori programme. Learn more here
  2. Second priority will be given to to students who are siblings of current students (proof of relationship is required).
  3. Third priority will be given to siblings of former students.
  4. Fourth priority will be given to children of former students.
  5. Fifth priority will be given to students who are children of either school employees or Board members.
  6. Sixth priority will be given to other applicants.

All applicants will be contacted by email after the ballot informing them if their application was successful and what happens next.

Late applications will not be considered.

All Students accepted into year 9 will be invited to attend an Orientation day. This is usually held in December the year before they start. Students will:

  • Have a tour of our Kura
  • Be introduced to different subject areas
  • Meet key people including; Kaitohutohu (tutor teachers), Kaitiaki (prefects), and Kaiāwhina (student leaders)
  • Find out other information about joining our school.

Students who are enrolling in years 10-13 may contact the office to organise a school visit and orientation prior to their start date.

Year 9 Enrolment Pack

All the information you need for enrolling and starting at Papakura High School in year 9.

Year 9 Enrolment Pack

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Year 10 Enrolment Pack

All the information you need for enrolling and starting at Papakura High School in year 10.

Year 10 Enrolment Pack

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Year 11-13 Enrolment Pack

All the information you need for enrolling and starting at Papakura High School in years 11-13.

Year 11-13 Enrolment Pack

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Useful Information For New Students

Stationery

Digital Devices

All Students are required to have their own digital device. These are our current recommendations.

Digital Devices

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Questions About Enrolment?

If you have any questions about enrolment after reading the following information, please contact our enrolment officer Rebecca Page. Email her by using the link below or call 09 295 1508 (8.00am – 4.00pm, Monday – Friday).

Upcoming Events

Moana Showcase (Tongan, Samoan and Filipino Cultural Groups)

When: 5:00 pm, 11 March 2026
Where: Turf

Student-Led Conferences

When: 10:00 am, 12 March 2026

Year 9 Camp at Waharau Waipapa

When: 16 March 2026

Moana Showcase (Cook Island Māori and Kapa Haka Groups)

When: 5:00 pm, 25 March 2026
Where: Turf

School Notices

Year 9 Camps 2026
23 February 2026

Each whanau will go on camp at Port Waikato for two days.Students will meet at school at 8am on... READ MORE

Helix – A new student management system
27 January 2026

Tena koutou katoa, Malo e lelei, Talofa lava, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia orana, Namaste, Sat Sri... READ MORE

New Uniform Supplier
14 January 2026

We are very pleased to be able to announce that Lenco are now our school uniform... READ MORE

Staff Only Day – 17 November 2025
23 October 2025

On Monday 17 November, staff will be taking part in PLD around the new curriculum and NCEA... READ MORE

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