Mana College is a small school with big plans! A caring and nurturing environment enables us to support, grow and prepare tomorrow’s citizens, champions and leaders for a successful future. For 60 years we have produced young men and women who are strong, comfortable in their own skin, culturally aware and able to make intelligent decisions in an ever-changing world.

The school name and motto ‘Akona te mahi pai’ was gifted by Ngati Toa and translates to

‘Learn to do the good thing’.

Our vision and school strategic plan acknowledges the critical factors for student achievement in secondary school including:

• High expectations

• Demonstrating pride

• Meaningful achievement ASPIRE

• Clear and purposeful pathways.