A Message from the Principal – Mr. Iva Ropati
Dear Parents and Caregivers
I hope the new term has started well for you and your whānau.
I would like to share a brief update on our school’s progress, along with a few reflections on my recent sabbatical study leave. I extend my sincere thanks to all our parents/caregivers and whānau for their ongoing support of Pāpāmoa College and our vision for the future. I would also like to acknowledge Mr Pere Durie and Ms Pip Tinning for their leadership during my time away.
NCEA Performance 2025
In March this year, our NCEA results were confirmed, highlighting strong academic performance and continued improvement for the third consecutive year. This consistency reflects an approach that clearly supports student success. I would like to acknowledge and thank our staff for their commitment and professionalism. Their dedication and willingness to go above and beyond have ensured that the young people in their care experience success both in and beyond the classroom.
Pāpāmoa College Results 2025
*EQI (Equity Index) allows schools to be compared with others serving communities with similar socio-economic characteristics.
Pāpāmoa College Results 2022-2025
Our vision of ‘Embracing Opportunities; Creating Excellence’ is clearly evident in the outcomes we are seeing. The data clearly show that our students are doing exactly that, with support from our staff and their parents. Our NCEA results are a strong testament to a healthy and positive culture of learning and behaviour across the kura.
NCEA Achievement Targets 2026
Last year, we achieved all our NCEA targets except two. In 2026, we are applying the same aspirational focus, continuing to raise the bar even further.
Sabbatical Study – Focus on Regular School Attendance
During Term 1, 2026, I visited nine secondary schools across the country, closely examining how they were addressing the challenge of improving attendance. The government has set a target for all schools to attain at least 80% regular attendance each term by the end of 2030. This means a student must not be absent for more than 5 days in the term.
The Ministry of Education defines regular attendance as attending school more than 90% of the time. Currently, 64% of our students meet this benchmark. We are making good progress as we continue to embed improved systems, with a shared understanding that “every day matters” and that regular attendance is strongly linked to student achievement.
I will share my full report in our Connect Newsletter later this term, including helpful advice for parents seeking support. In the meantime, we will continue to work closely with families and students to improve attendance rates.
Some key learning includes :
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Compared with other schools, we are on track to meet the MOE attendance target.
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Parent-school partnerships are more important than a single code of compliance.
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Our attendance management plan is appropriate and responsive.
We are proud of how far we have come and remain committed to building on this success, continuing to embrace opportunities and create excellence.
