Taumarunui High School is a state coeducational secondary school located in Taumarunui, New Zealand. There are approximately 300 students.
| Taumarunui High School | |
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| Address | |
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202 Golf Road Taumarunui 3920 New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 38°51′50″S 175°14′53″E / 38.8639°S 175.2480°E |
| Information | |
| Type | State, Co-Ed Secondary (Year 9–13), Boarding Facilities |
| Motto | Kia Manawanui "Be Steadfast" |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 169 |
| Principal | John Rautenbach |
| School roll | 278[1] (February 2024) |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Socio-economic decile | 2E[2] |
| Website | www |
The school was originally located in the township.
The school's colours are navy blue and gold.
Notable alumni edit
- Prof. James L. Beck[3] – Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology.
- Prof. John C. Butcher ONZM [4] – Honorary Research Professor, Dept. of Mathematics, University of Auckland.
- Ben Fouhy,[5] world champion kayaker.
- Marc and Todd Hunter from the band Dragon.
- Ivan Mercep, 2008 recipient of the New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal.
- Jenny Ludlam – actress.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "James L. Beck". Its.caltech.edu. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ "John Butcher's Homepage". Math.auckland.ac.nz. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ "Ben Fouhy : Words". Benfouhy.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
External links edit
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