Principal's Message
Nau Mai Haere Mai,
As Principal of Onslow College, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to our community. Onslow College prides itself on providing an exceptional educational environment, where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential and grow into confident, and valued members of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Our school is built upon a strong set of values that are the foundation of everything we do:
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Manaakitanga
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Pursuing Growth
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Whanaungatanga
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Valuing Diversity
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Kaitiakitanga
These values underpin our commitment to both academic excellence and holistic development. While we are proud to be consistently ranked among the top schools in New Zealand for academic achievement, we also celebrate the invaluable learning that occurs beyond the classroom. Our extensive pastoral care network, coupled with a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, ensures that students have every opportunity to develop their individual strengths and identities.
News
Golden Barbies, Murderous Teachers, and Great Cinema: The OC Film Awards
On 27 October, students and whānau packed out the Arts Centre for the OC Film Awards—a fantastic evening celebrating the skill, imagination, and hard work of our Media Department. Throughout the night, a captive audience was treated to an extraordinary lineup of films playing on light and shadow, designed to amuse, impress, and captivate. This…
Inspiration in the Capital: Yr 12 & 13 Architecture Students Connect Classroom to Career
The 2026 Wellington Architecture & Design Trip was a fantastic day of inspiration, learning and career exploration for our students! Students explored significant local architecture, visited the renowned Isthmus Architects studio and met the architects behind the design of Te Ara Tupua–Pētone. The group also visited Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Architecture and Design,…
Striking the Right Note at the MEFA Music Festival
Over the week of September 20-24th, Onslow’s talented musicians represented the school at at MEFA (Musicworks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa), a fantastic week-long music festival hosted at Wellington College. Open to bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles, and choirs, MEFA brings together music groups from all over the country—with schools travelling from as far as Nelson, Tauranga, and Auckland….