Mana College is a multi-cultural, co-educational  secondary school situated in Porirua. There are Maori students along with European/ Pakeha, Samoan, Cook Island Maori, Asian, Tokelauan, Fijian and students from other ethnic groups.

Students have plenty of opportunities to take up a wide range of activities and challenges in many areas.

Numerous extra-curricular activities are offered, such as Kapa Haka, Waka Ama, Tabloid Sports days, Gateway and Work Experience, Art Exhibitions, Multi-cultural Concerts, Speech Competitions, music programmes and tuition, the School Formal, a range of sports teams and cultural groups, and the Achievement Centre for extra support with academic studies.