Trident High School
School
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Trident High School is a state coeducational secondary school located in Whakatāne, New Zealand. The school opened in February 1973 as the town's second secondary school, alongside Whakatane High School. Serving Years 9 to 13 (ages 12 to 18), the school has a roll of 833 students as of October 2025.[1]
Coordinates37.9737°S 176.9762°E
Funding typeState
MottoKia Manawa Nui
(Be Courageous)
(Be Courageous)
OpenedFebruary 1973
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| Coordinates | 37.9737°S 176.9762°E |
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| Funding type | State |
| Motto | Kia Manawa Nui (Be Courageous) |
| Opened | February 1973 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 143 |
| Principal | Philip Gurney |
| Years offered | 9–13 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 833[1] (October 2025) |
| Socio-economic decile | 4K[2] |
| Website | www |
Notable alumni
- Monica Falkner — New Zealand international netball player
- Kane Hames – All Black
- Hayden Wilde – NZ triathlete, Olympic bronze medallist
- Mererangi Paul – NZ Black ferns
- Mahina Paul – NZ women's rugby sevens player
- Sarah Walker (attended c. 2002–06) – BMX rider, Olympic silver medallist (2012 London)[3]
