Northcote College
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Northcote College | |
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Kauri Glen Rd, Northcote, North Shore City, New Zealand |
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Type | State Co-educational Secondary (Years 9-13) |
Motto | UT PROSIM ALIIS Let me be of service to others |
Established | 1877 |
Ministry of Education Institution no. | 32 |
Principal | Vicki Barrie |
School roll | 1114[1] (March 2016) |
Socio-economic decile | 7O[2] |
Website | www.northcote.school.nz |
Northcote College is a New Zealand secondary school for boys and girls (co-educational) located in Northcote, Auckland. The school caters for Form 3 (Year 9) to Form 7 (Year 13). It was founded in 1877 and is the oldest secondary school on the North Shore.[citation needed]
Sporting codes and cultural activities include rugby, football (soccer), drama/performance, jazz band, orchestra, theatre sports and cultural groups. The school rules are based on respect and aimed at encouraging hard work, courtesy and concern for others.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
- Steven Ferguson - NZ Olympian, Swimming and Kayaking
- Arthur Jennings - All Black 1967
- Alexa Johnston Art curator and author[3]
- Kevin Locke - Rugby League, Warriors and NZ Kiwis
- Bill Ralston (1971) - journalist and broadcaster
- Mike Rann (1970) - premier of South Australia
- Hollie Smith - singer-songwriter
- Nick Williams - Rugby player North Harbour,Blues
- George Wood - Auckland councillor and former Mayor of North Shore
- Terry Wright - All Black 1986-92