Onslow College - coeducational High School in Wellington New Zealand

Manaakitanga

We nurture and treat each other with respect and generosity.

Pursuing Growth

We strive to grow and achieve together, to consistently pursue our goals with determination, and to value life-long learning.

Whanaungatanga

We value and grow relationships. We take the time to know each other and work to make sure that everyone can feel safe and thrive.

Valuing Diversity

We are inclusive and respectful of all the many ways of being that make us who we are as unique individuals and as a community.

Kaitiakitanga

We recognise our responsibilities to protect and look after our environments and the things that we value to support our own and our community’s wellbeing.

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:

Manaakitanga
Pursuing Growth
Whanaungatanga
Valuing Diversity
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

Albert O’Brien – Honoured to have Inter-Regional Cross Country Cup in his name

September 2, 2024

Albert O’Brien (Year 9) feels incredibly honoured to have been asked to award a cup, in his name, to celebrate AWS Athletes (Athletes With Support) at the Primary and Intermediate Schools Inter-Regional Cross Country. From Primary and Intermediate schools around the Wellington region, the top cross country athletes are invited to join the Regional Cross…

Updated: Onslow College First Equal in New Zealand – Among top students in NZ for Maatangi Whenua Quiz

August 23, 2024

Year 11 students, Maeve Sorensen and Alex Bull are the 2024 New Zealand winners (first equal with Cashmere High School in Christchurch) of the annual Maatangi Whenua Geography quiz. Congratulations Maeve & Alex! Organised by the New Zealand Geographical Society, and held in VUW’s School of Geography and Earth Sciences, twelve teams from Whanganui-a-Tara came…

Pānui mō te Whānau – 23rd August, 2024