Mana College

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School

Mana College

Address

22 Awarua Street,
Takapuwahia,
Porirua,
Wellington,
New Zealand

Coordinates| 41°07′40″S 174°49′53″E﻿ / ﻿41.1279°S 174.8314°E﻿ / -41.1279; 174.8314
Information
Type| Co-educational State Secondary (Year 9–13)
Motto| "Akona Te Mahi Pai" – Learn to Work Well
Established| 1957
Ministry of Education Institution no.| 254
Principal| John Murdoch
School roll| 517[1] (August 2024)
Socio-economic decile| 3G[2]
Website| mana.school.nz

Mana College is a decile two secondary school in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand. Mana College celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2007.

## History

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In recent years, the college has introduced Pathways a system to help students achieve in areas they need for either trade courses or further tertiary education.

In December 2018 the minister announced that $15 million was to be allocated for redevelopment and replacing old buildings at the college; although this includes $9 million already allocated by the previous government.[3]

Mana College in 1958.

## Notable alumni

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Main category: People educated at Mana College

* Michael Campbell – professional golfer
* Noel Crombie – artist and musician[4]
* Jacob Ellison – rugby union player
* Tamati Ellison – rugby union player
* Gary Knight – rugby union player
* Gary McCormick – radio and television personality
* TJ Perenara – rugby union player
* Rob Ruha – musician[5]
* Tina Salu – association footballer
* Elvis Seveali'i – rugby union player
* Emmett Skilton – actor
* Rodney So'oialo – rugby union player
* Steven So'oialo – rugby union player

## References

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1. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
2. ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
3. ^ "Porirua's Mana College to get a $15-million redevelopment". Stuff (Fairfax). 10 December 2018.
4. ^ "Enzology". RNZ. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
5. ^ "Rob Ruha's Biography". The Arts Foundation. Retrieved 14 December 2021.

## External links

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* Official School Website
* Education Review Office (ERO) reports for Mana College

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