At Nga Tawa, we create a learning environment that optimises each student’s ability to learn. Students are exposed to a wide range of opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. Within every classroom there is an unquestioned priority of academic success and all students, regardless of ability, are encouraged to work towards their potential. Nga Tawa graduates leave school having performed their best and are enthused with a life-long love of learning.

Our record of high achievement is attributed to:

• Positive and respectful relationships between teachers and students.
• Enthusiastic staff committed to delivering the best possible learning experiences.
• Flexible programming and the establishment of high standards.
• Close monitoring of classroom progress by Academic Mentors and Deans.
• Scheduled daily prep times where teachers are on hand to support students.
• Frequent celebration of each other’s successes.

Academic Mentors provide valuable guidance and support for students at every year level. They are experienced teachers working alongside House Deans and Boarding Managers. This network of pastoral and academic support has proven to be a successful strategy for students as they progress through the school. As a result, Nga Tawa's NCEA results are consistently high often with 100% pass rates in Level 1, 2 and 3 NCEA. These results place Nga Tawa alongside New Zealand's leading girls' secondary schools, year after year.

Please click here for a copy of our 2010 NCEA Results