Established in February 1974 on its current site in Cockle Bay, Howick College is a state co-educational secondary school for students from Year 9 to Year 13. The college opened under the leadership of founding principal Mr Don Ingham with just 216 Year 9 students and 16 teaching staff. Since then, it has grown to a thriving school of over 2,300 students and 200 staff.

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Over the past five decades, education has undergone major transformation — from the introduction of NCEA qualifications to the integration of technology into teaching and learning. At Howick College, we have carefully evaluated
each change, tailoring our approach to ensure our students benefit from innovative, future-focused learning opportunities.

Thousands of students have passed through our classrooms since our journey began, and we take great pride in all they have achieved. We celebrate alumni who have distinguished themselves across a wide range of fields, including medicine,
the arts, business, sport, and public service. We are also honoured to welcome the children and grandchildren of some of our earliest students.

This strong sense of continuity and connection reflects the trust our community places in the College, and we look forward to supporting the next generation of learners.

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