Porirua College
64 Driver Crescent Porirua
Porirua College is a Secondary (Year 9-15) located in Porirua, specifically in the suburb of Cannons Creek. The school operates under the State authority within the Wellington Region region.
With a roll of approximately 584 students, Porirua College provides a diverse community environment (Co-Educational). Having served the community since August 1968, the school maintains an active presence online at http://www.poriruacollege.school.nz.
School Data & Characteristics
- Org Name
- Porirua College
- Telephone
- 04-2375465
- poriruacollege@pen.net.nz
- Contact1 Name
- Ragne Maxwell
- URL
- http://www.poriruacollege.school.nz
- Add1 Line1
- 64 Driver Crescent
- Add1 Suburb
- Cannons Creek
- Add1 City
- Porirua
- Add2 City
- Porirua
- Urban Rural Indicator
- Large urban area
- Org Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- CoEd Status
- Co-Educational
- Territorial Authority
- Porirua City
- Regional Council
- Wellington Region
- Local Office Name
- Lower Hutt Office
- Education Region
- Wellington
- Latitude
- -41.141261
- Longitude
- 174.874459
- EQi Index
- 529
- Total
- 584
- DateSchoolOpened
- 1968-08-03
- Status
- Open
- Language of Instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- BoardingFacilities
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Porirua College answered for parents and students.
What type of school is Porirua College?
Porirua College is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school, operating under the State authority in the Wellington Region region of New Zealand.
Where is Porirua College located?
Porirua College is located in Porirua, Cannons Creek, New Zealand. The address is 64 Driver Crescent Porirua.
Is Porirua College a co-educational school?
Porirua College has a Co-Educational enrolment status. This means the school accepts both male and female students.
How many students attend Porirua College?
As of the most recent data, Porirua College has a school roll of approximately 584 students, making it a large school by New Zealand standards.
How do I contact Porirua College?
You can contact Porirua College by phone on 04-2375465, or by email at poriruacollege@pen.net.nz.
Does Porirua College have a website?
Yes, Porirua College has an official website at http://www.poriruacollege.school.nz. You can visit it to find out about enrolments, school events, and community news.
When did Porirua College open?
Porirua College was established and opened its doors in August 1968. It has been serving the local community and the Wellington Region region ever since.
Which local education office oversees Porirua College?
Porirua College falls under the jurisdiction of the Lower Hutt Office local education office, which is part of the Wellington Region Regional Council area.
How do I find Porirua College on a map?
You can find Porirua College using the interactive map on this page (GPS coordinates: -41.141261, 174.874459). Alternatively, open it directly in Google Maps using the link provided below the map.
How do I enrol my child at Porirua College?
To enrol your child at Porirua College, we recommend contacting the school directly on 04-2375465 or emailing poriruacollege@pen.net.nz. The school will be able to advise on their enrolment scheme, in-zone requirements, and any available spaces.
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