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Mākoura College

Mākoura College is a nurturing educational institution that focuses on both knowledge and the development of essential life skills. With a curriculum blending traditional subjects and innovative programs, students receive a holistic education that encompasses science, technology, the arts, and humanities. We aim to create diverse experiences that foster a lifelong love of learning.

What sets us apart is our commitment to personal growth. Our dedicated teachers go above and beyond, instilling a sense of purpose and guiding intellectual curiosity. We foster a supportive community where students feel valued, respected, and inspired to explore their full potential.

Mākoura College is not just academically rigorous but also offers a range of extracurricular activities. Through sports, arts, and cultural programs, students discover and cultivate their unique talents while developing life skills like teamwork, leadership, and perseverance.

In this era of constant change, we prepare students for future challenges. Our forward-thinking approach emphasises critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability. We nurture a growth mindset that empowers students to overcome obstacles, embrace innovation, and shape their destinies.

By choosing Mākoura College, parents invest in their child’s future. Our school is not just a stepping stone to higher education but a springboard to success in life. We are dedicated to moulding future leaders who will make a positive impact on society.

Visit our campus to witness the passion of our educators and the contagious energy of our students.

Join our inclusive community and experience the incredible transformations happening at Mākoura College.

Opening doors for our children

Decades of research shows that education at a young age not only improves our earning potential as adults, but also supports our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Our children might gravitate in their learning and education towards the arts, to science and maths, to reading and writing, to farming, or to sport and physical activity. All areas of interest and talent are valid, and the schools in Wairarapa aim to nurture those interests and talents, whatever they happen to be, at both primary and secondary levels. One of the great benefits of education is its ability to help us think rationally and logically. It can open doors for our children and help them avoid making rash or even bad decisions. Participating in a class also allows children to learn from each other and make friends which, sometimes, can last a lifetime.

Mākoura College is a state coeducational school situated in an attractive setting on the east side of Masterton. Our school caters for all students in the Wairarapa.

Mākoura College has a clear direction that includes being inclusive of all who come through the gate; a focus on strengths as opposed to weaknesses, a focus on building relationships; and a focus on delivering a meaningful curriculum designed to meet the needs and interests of students. We are ‘The College with The Big Heart’. This is what our values centre around – Kia Manawanui. We are big enough so that students have a range of opportunities in and outside the classroom. We are small enough that we have a whanau feel. Teachers know their students and care about their progress.

Our students are not a number, but a person with a story. We know that students bring strengths to school and our job is to unpack them.

Wairarapa schools and teachers are second to none, and we applaud their dedication to their pupils. We also support and encourage parents in their efforts to give their children all the advantages possible from education.