Aotea College
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Aotea College
Inclusive School With Strong Community Focus Navigating Change
ERO's profile report identifies Aotea College as a school with genuine strengths in inclusive learning, community partnerships, and responding to diverse student needs. The school is in a period of active development, working with ERO to ensure curriculum changes — particularly around NCEA reforms and te Ao Māori — deliver equitable outcomes for all learners. No significant concerns were raised, and the report reflects a collaborative, forward-focused school.
Source: ERO, 30 November 2023 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
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Aotea College
Okowai Road, Aotea, Porirua
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What families ask about Aotea College
- Does Aotea College have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Aotea College teach?
- Aotea College teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Aotea College's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 441. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 1,306 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is November 2023.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1978
- Principal
- Jason White
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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