School Enrolment Information | Pakuranga College

Found the Right Fit? Enrol Now.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Pakuranga College community and supporting your child on their secondary education journey.

If you have any questions about how to enrol your child please email enrolment@pakuranga.school.nz or phone 09 534 7159, during office hours. The Pakuranga College reception is open from Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm.

If you are enrolling your child in a year level other than Year 9 or want to start at the college before the 2025 school year, please contact reception staff directly about your enrolment using the details above.

International fee-paying students should submit their online applications via the button below.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATIONS

Year 9 2025 Key Enrolment Dates

Parent Information Evening
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 June, 2024 – 7.00pm in the McRae Library.

These meetings provide an opportunity for parents to meet the Principal and senior staff, and to find out more about the values and philosophies of the college, including our approach to NCEA. These meetings will last approximately an hour.

Online Enrolments Go Live
Monday 24 June, 2024.

Principal Visits
Principal visits to local intermediate schools to meet prospective students and handout enrolment packs:

Farm Cove Intermediate
Monday 24 June, 9.00am.

Howick Intermediate
Wednesday 26 June, 9.00am.

Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Tuesday 23 July, 9.00am.

Open Morning
Saturday 3 August, 9.00am – 12.00pm.

In-Zone Application Deadline
In-zone applications must be received by Friday 23 August, 2024.

Out-of-Zone Application Deadline
Out-of-zone applications must be received by Wednesday 4 September, 2024.

Out-of-Zone Ballot Date
Wednesday 11 September, 2024. Applicants will be advised of the outcome of the ballot by Friday 13 September, 2024.

Orientation Evenings
Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 October, 2024 – 6.00pm in the Hall.

These are information evenings for enrolled students and their parents or caregivers. The purpose is to familiarise students and their whānau with the college. There will be a walk-around in small groups.

Enrolment Interviews
Monday 11 November onwards: siblings of current students.
Monday 25 November onwards: all other students.

All successful new enrolments will be invited to an enrolment interview. Students and their parents will meet with a senior member of staff, who can answer any questions you might have. We look forward to getting to know you.

FAQs

What is the zone for Pakuranga College?
Check to see if you are in our East Auckland zone.

We intend to move into the zone later this year. Can I enrol now?
The enrolment legislation requires that you have a permanent address in-zone before you enrol. Once you are living in your new address contact the school office to enrol. You are guaranteed a place at the college if you live in-zone.

Will the College be accepting out-of-zone applications for levels other than Year 9 next year?
The College has a very large roll and we are not able to offer out-of-zone places at levels other than Year 9.

How many out-of-zone places will be available?
The number of out-of-zone places varies, depending on the size of our in-zone intake. Out-of-zone places are determined by ballot, according to the priorities set out in our enrolment procedures. View our key dates to help with your planning for out-of-zone applications.

Where can I find information about starting at Pakuranga College?
Visit the Starting Essentials section of our website for everything you need to know about uniforms, stationery and BYOD, term dates and timetables.