Background of college

Paraparaumu College, located in Mazengarb Road, northern Paraparaumu, was opened in 1977.  The single storey buildings are set in 12 hectares of carefully maintained grounds.

The Board and Staff have been active in maintaining and upgrading the facilities for our students.  As well as carpeted, well-appointed classrooms, the College has a full range of specialist rooms which enable students to experience many curriculum programmes and allow us to adjust our course to meet the changing needs of the National Curriculum and Qualifications.

Studetns with significant learning disabilities are catered for in both the mainstream classes and also through our Special Needs facility and newly modified Learning Support Centre.

School Facilities

• A computer based Graphics Suite
• A large Gymnasium/Fitness Centre Complex
• 7 x general Science Laboratories
• 3 x senior Science Laboratories (senior Chemistry Lab opened 2003)
• 2 x Technology Workshops
• 2 x Home Economics rooms (one completely refurbished in 2005)
• Textiles Technology room (opened 2004)
• Art complex (completed 2005) with separate computer complex
• Averil Lau Horticulture complex (opened 2006)
• Sports Pavilion (opened 2006)
• Auditorium
• Modern Library with recently upgraded computer systems for students
• 4 x air-conditioned Information Technology Suites
• Media Studies computer complex
• Modern Administration Building
• A Special Needs Facility (opened 2003)
• A Performing Arts Suite (opened 2001)
• A modernised Learning Support Centre
• 39 x general classrooms

The regular expansion and upgrade of the Information Technology facilities allows students to have the opportunity to become computer literate using networked PC's with access to the internet.

Most of our student come from Waikanae and Paraparaumu Beach

Because of roll growth the College has an Enrolment Scheme in operation.  Home zone students have an automatic right to enrol but those living out-of-zone must follow the specified procedure.