Papatoetoe High School
Secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand
Papatoetoe High School welcomes the opportunity to enrol long-term students who are keen to gain a New Zealand educational experience and secondary school qualifications. PHS is a multi-cultural, co-educational state secondary school with over 1750 students. We are proud of our rich culture, as well as the family atmosphere and the warmth of our people, whether its students, staff or the community. Sincerity, integrity, celebrating diversity and service to others are all things that the PHS learning community value and honour.
PHS has three behavioural expectations of our learners: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be a Learner. International students have access to our comprehensive curriculum and are encouraged to integrate into all aspects of school life, the same as our domestic students. We offer trades based courses, such as construction and mechanical engineering, as well as full academic programmes. We boast an award winning music department and a strong art department, where talents are nurtured and developed. ESOL support can be structured to individual learning needs, however, we expect at least an intermediate level of English from our applicants.
Pastoral support is our strength and we aim to ensure that all our students feel welcome, accepted and part of our school family.
Papatoetoe High School is located in Manukau City, approx. 20km from the Auckland CBD and 9km from the International Airport. Public transport is readily accessible and the local area has a Westfield shopping mall, Rainbows End Theme Park, Wero White Water Rafting Park, and free community swimming pool.
About Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, is a diverse harbour metropolis built around volcanic cones and two coastlines. It offers top secondary schools, universities, varied neighbourhoods and a strong jobs market, with ferries, beaches and regional parks shaping a distinctly outdoor urban lifestyle.
Auckland Region
The Auckland Region is New Zealand’s most populous region, and a vibrant mix of urban, coastal and natural landscapes. Located on the North Island, it spans from rugged west-coast beaches to sheltered east-coast bays and includes the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. It is the country’s commercial and cultural hub, with a richly diverse population and a strong international gateway via its airport and seaport. Whether you’re drawn by its metropolitan energy, volcanic landscapes, or beaches within easy reach, Auckland Region offers international students and schools alike an environment where city-life and natural beauty coexist.
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