Taumarunui High School
School
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Taumarunui High School is a state coeducational secondary school located in Taumarunui, New Zealand. There are approximately 300 students.
TypeState, Co-Ed Secondary (Year 9–13), Boarding Facilities
MottoKia Manawanui
"Be Steadfast"
"Be Steadfast"
Ministry of Education Institutionno.
169Principal
John Rautenbach| Taumarunui High School | |
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202 Golf Road Taumarunui 3920 New Zealand 38.8639°S 175.2480°E | |
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| Type | State, Co-Ed Secondary (Year 9–13), Boarding Facilities |
| Motto | Kia Manawanui "Be Steadfast" |
Ministry of Education Institution no. | 169 |
Principal | John Rautenbach |
| Enrollment | 300[1] (July 2026) |
| Colours | 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.
Enrolment
As of July 2026, Taumarunui High School has a roll of 300 students, of which 213 (71.0%) identify as Māori.[1]
As of 2026, the school has an Equity Index of 528,[3] placing it amongst schools whose students have the most socioeconomic barriers to achievement (roughly equivalent to deciles 1 and 2 under the former socio-economic decile system).[4]
Notable alumni
- Prof. James L. Beck[5] – Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology.
- Prof. John C. Butcher ONZM [6] – Honorary Research Professor, Dept. of Mathematics, University of Auckland.
- Ben Fouhy,[7] 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.
