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
Latest Onslow College Newsletter out now: 19 February
Kia ora e te whānau, The latest Newsletter, He Karere o te Kura, is out now! This second edition of the year includes: Jono Wyeth’s latest update, impressive Literacy and Numeracy stats, important dates, a Property update, and some SchoolBridge tips. We are also searching for workplaces involved in a science field to help our Year…
Sports Wrap-Up – 19 February, 2026
OC Volleyball Onslow College Volleyball is off to a great start with THIRTEEN teams registered in the local leagues for Term 1. A huge surge in this sports popularity (especially among girls) across the region and country means lots of opportunities to play and a step up in competition, and lots of volunteer student coaches!…
Calling all those who work in Science: Partner with Onslow College in 2026
Do you work in Science? Does your job involve something to do with Chemical Reactions, Electricity, Human Physiology or Genes? Your school needs you. Our Year 9 Maths and Year 10 Science classes have a unique opportunity to be involved in a programme in which we contextualise what they learn in the classroom with the…