From The Principal

Nau mai, haere mai ki te Kura Tuarua o Papakura.

Welcome to Papakura High School, where we embrace diversity and foster a vibrant, inclusive community where students from various cultural backgrounds feel a sense of belonging and mutual respect.

Our dedicated staff are committed to engaging students through a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities that celebrate and integrate cultural richness. By nurturing students’ talents and interests, we help them achieve their goals and become responsible, well-rounded individuals.

Each young person who walks through the gate will be supported to be their best self and to challenge themselves in a positive learning environment. We endeavour to provide programmes that meet the needs of every learner.

Papakura High is a growing school. Our roll is increasing steadily every year. Our recent report from the Education Review Office speaks of, “a student-centred, culturally responsive and inclusive school culture,” and, “significant progress in lifting student achievement in NCEA certificates.”

I would encourage you not to take my word for it. We would love you to visit our school so you can see for yourself. You are most welcome!

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou.
Simon Craggs

Upcoming Events

Rugby Sports Awards (Hall)

When: 6:00 pm, 21 October 2026

Sports Awards (Hall)

When: 6:00 pm, 28 October 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 29 October 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 29 October 2026

Senior Prizegiving (Yrs 12 & 13)

When: 6:00 pm, 4 November 2026

BOT Meeting

When: 5:00 pm, 26 November 2026

School Notices

Year 8 Open Days 2026
14 October 2026

This year we will be holding two separate Open Days for Year 8 Students. The first will be on... READ MORE

School uniform pop-up shop
22 September 2026

Lenco School Uniform pop-up shop The pop-up shop will be opening again on the first day of next... READ MORE

Derived Grade Exams – Week 1 Term 4
16 September 2026

Senior Derived Grades Assessment Week from Monday 12th - Friday 16th October

There will... READ MORE

Late to School Process
16 September 2026

Kia ora Whānau,

Thank you to the Whānau who have been following the correct process... READ MORE

Enrolments 2027 – Out-of-zone applications
25 August 2026

Out-of-zone Enrolment applications for 2027 close on Wednesday 2 September at 4pm.

If... READ MORE

Scabies outbreak in New Zealand
12 August 2026

Please see below for this important message from Kootuitui ki Papakura:

New Zealand is... READ MORE

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