About the college
About Macleans College
Opened in 1980, co-educational, and the first S80 whānau house school in New Zealand. Roll over 2,500; campus 13 hectares.
School name
The school is named after the Maclean family who farmed the area on which the college stands.
Emblem
Student jerseys bear an emblem centred on the Maclean family castle, framed by waves that honour the coastal setting — tradition and openness to the future.
Mission statement
Within the resources available to us, we work with the local community so every student is educated to achieve their full potential as a whole person. We create opportunities, expand horizons, reward effort and encourage excellence — in the disciplined, caring environment of the whānau house system — and foster equity, respect, interpersonal skills and a strong value system for lifelong contribution to society.