Kia ora, Kaipara College Community!
It has been an incredibly exciting first month here at Kaipara College, and I wanted to take a moment to share some wonderful news with our community.
Since stepping into my role, I have made relationships my top priority. Taking the time to get to know our students, staff, and the wider community. I have been meeting with as many staff members and students as possible to listen to their hopes and dreams for the school. In those conversations, one message has come through: our staff and students love this community, and they love this school. There is a deep sense of pride in what Kaipara College stands for, and a heartfelt desire to see more of the incredible things happening within our walls celebrated and shared with the wider community. That is something I am absolutely committed to helping make happen.
A perfect example of this spirit in action was our Year 9 Orientation, held during the first few days of the term. Our newest students dove into a variety of indoor and outdoor icebreakers designed to build connections and confidence, and a fantastic time was had by all. This was made even more special by the support of our dedicated student leaders, who did a wonderful job welcoming our juniors into the Kaipara whanau. You can see some great captures of the fun and energy from these days in the photos shared with this piece.
It is timely to reflect on the fantastic NCEA results our students achieved last year. These results are a testament to the hard work of our aakonga and the commitment of our kaiako, and I couldn’t be prouder.
2025 NCEA Results
Kaipara College performed above the national average across every level of NCEA — a remarkable achievement:
- University Entrance — 55.4% pass rate (above national average)
- NCEA Level 3 — 78.5% pass rate (above national average)
- NCEA Level 2 — 76.9% pass rate (above national average)
- NCEA Level 1 — 75.2% pass rate (above national average)
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy — 85.3% pass rate (more than 10% above national average)
Excellence Endorsements — Level 3
A huge congratulations to the following students who achieved Level 3 with an Excellence endorsement: Ruby Anderson, James Griffiths, Maggie Redman, Kaiya Jones, Samara Gostick, Giovanna Meredith, Bella Cornelius, Ben Harvey, Zac Masterton, Lexie Tilson, Maya Duckworth, Zoe Phillips, Alana England, and Tara Phillips. What a stunning achievement — you should all be incredibly proud.
Merit Endorsements — Level 3
Congratulations also go to the following students who achieved Level 3 with a Merit endorsement: Riley Barrett, Matai Harrison, Dylan Smith, Wendy Peng, Riley Cave, Millie Limmer, Olive Bendall, Jackson Doyle, Jessie Evans, Trent Day, Moko Pairama, Asha James, Olivia Kelly, Lily Carter, Eleanor Buckley, Ryan Cong, Theo Bayly, Jacqui Gilberd, Freddy Komornicki, Tinaishe Musekiwa, Lexi Skinner, Lily Glasgow, and Zac Currie. Each of these students has demonstrated outstanding dedication and we celebrate every one of them. These results reflect what is possible when a community comes together around its young people. I look forward to continuing to connect with you all and to building on this wonderful foundation as we head into an exciting year ahead.
Nga mihi nui,
Jane Coup, Principal, Kaipara College
