John Paul College is the leading Catholic co-educational school based in the heart of the tourist capital of Rotorua. It educates and shapes the lives of young people from Year 7 (11 years) to Year 13 (17 years). The school was founded in 1987 under the Principalship of Mr Jack Griffith with the amalgamation of Edmund Rice College and McKillop College.
The College has a track record of academic excellence, sporting achievement and producing young men and women who are academically well qualified, confident and effective citizens. John Paul College is proud of the large number of alumni who occupy leadership positions in politics, business, medicine, law, the Arts, engineering and the Church.
The College stands for
- The Gospel values and Jesus Christ as our role model
- Academic excellence
- Active participation in sport and a competitive spirit
- Making a positive difference in our world and local community.
John Paul College employs only the best teachers available, teaching in first rate facilities. This ensures an environment where our students can grow and learn to their full potential.
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