# Tāmaki College

Tāmaki College is co-educational Secondary School in Glen Innes, Auckland, New Zealand.
Originally constructed on two sites, it was planned to create a separate boys and girls colleges when the roll reached 1400. The separate sites in Glen Innes saw the establishment of the 'girls' school in 1955 with the last site in 1957.
This did not occur and the school remained on two sites until 1987.
In 2003 the 'girls' school was closed after a fire burned much of the building.
Tāmaki College serves the communities of Glen Innes and Panmure; it celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 2017.
Since 1998 there has been an extensive redevelopment within the school including the recreation centre, technological block and library.
Tāmaki College is part of the "Trades Academies" initiative of the New Zealand Ministry of Education.
Tāmaki College is part of the "Services Academies" initiative of the New Zealand Ministry of Education.
Tāmaki College is part of an innovation service in partnership with Pacific Futures Limited. The Tereora Academy helps pathway students through Science onto Health and Science tertiary pathways.

## Enrolment

Tāmaki College is a member of the International Students Code.
At a 2017 Education Review Office review, Tāmaki College had 631 students included two international students. At the same review the following data shows the ethnic make up of the school.
| Gender composition | Boys 50% Girls 50% | Boys 50% Girls 50% |
| Ethnic composition | Māori Pākehā Tongan Samoan Cook Islands Māori Niue other | 33% 1% 32% 15% 10% 5% 4% |

## Houses

Tāmaki College's house names & their colours :
| Kōwhai | Named for the New Zealand native plant Kōwhai |
| Pūriri | Named for the New Zealand native plant Pūriri |
| Rātā | Named for the New Zealand native plant Rātā |
| Tōtara | Named for the New Zealand native plant Tōtara |
Each of the houses has a male and female House Captain and Deputy House Captains.

## Traditions

The heart of the school life is centred around the schools Marae complex, Te Poho o Tāmaki. All students and staff starting their journey at Tāmaki College goes through the tradition of being welcomed into the school through powhiri.

## Principals

| | Name | Term |
| 1 | J. D. Murdoch | 1957–1966 |
| 2 | C. B. Floyd | 1966–1973 |
| 3 | E. R. Perry | 1973–1986 |
| 4 | J. A. Grant | 1987–1998 |
| 5 | David Hodge | 1999–2005 |
| 6 | Soana Pamaka | 2006–present |

## Notable alumni
### Academia

* Alvina Pau’uvale – researcher and scientist for the University of Auckland

### Sport

* Graeme Crossmen – professional rugby union player in New Zealand touring with the All Blacks to South Africa in 1976
* Vaea Fifita – All Black
* Sean Hoppe – NRL player, Canberra Raiders, North Sydney Bears, Auckland Warriors and New Zealand Kiwis rep
* Eliesa Katoa – rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm
* George Moala – is a professional rugby union player in New Zealand, representing Auckland and The Blues
* Doris Taufateau – is a female rugby union player for New Zealand and Auckland and is a current staff member of the school
* Siosiua Halanukonuka – professional Tongan rugby union player, plays in the prop position for the France side Perpignan, and represents Tonga at international level
* Maiakawanakaulani Roos – female rugby union player for New Zealand and Auckland
* Michael Chee-Kam – NRL player Manly, South Sydney, Wests Tigers

### Former Staff

* Richie Harris – Director of rugby and head coach of the Northland ITM Cup
* David Hodge – former Principal of Tāmaki College and Rangitoto College, Head of Saint Kentigerns