A large, multicultural co-educational state school for Years 9 to 13 (age 13 to 18 years) with almost 1900 students, 170 staff, and a decile rating of 9. Located in Howick, an attractive suburb in the East of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. Opened in 2004, we have a modern learning environment which promotes 21st-century competencies. A forward-thinking education focused on challenging, innovative, personalised learning within a whanau-based community where learners are nurtured and inspired to achieve personal excellence. As global citizens, we embrace diversity, develop character and self-worth, and live our values of empathy, excellence, integrity and respect.