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

In-zone students will be asked to meet with one of our Deputy Principals once we receive your completed enrolment forms and the required documents. At the meeting students will be informed of their start date.

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. Out-of-zone ballots are held once a year in September of the year before the enrolment is to commence. I.e, if a student is to start in 2027, the application needs to be received at school in August 2026 to ensure it goes into the ballot, should one be necessary.

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

Cafe Nights – A Night at the Movies

When: 6:00 pm, 10 June 2026

Cafe Nights

When: 6:00 pm, 11 June 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 25 June 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 25 June 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 30 July 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 30 July 2026

School Notices

Café Nights – A Night at the Movies
2 June 2026

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Siapo Printing – Have a go
2 June 2026

Thursday 4 June - 2nd break in A4

Samoan Language Week 2026
2 June 2026

This week we are celebrating Samoan Language Week.

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Pop-up Uniform Shop – King’s Birthday
27 May 2026

The School Uniform Pop-Up shop in the library will be closed on Monday 1st June for Kings... READ MORE

Enrolments 2027
27 May 2026

From Friday 29th May, Simon Craggs, our Tumuaki/Principal, will be visiting our local... READ MORE

Breakfast Club
27 May 2026

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