About Tararua College

Tararua College is a secondary school with a roll of 390 students, situated in Pahiatua in the Tararua District.

Our Vision/Te Pae Tāwhiti We aim to instill, within our students, the knowledge of Respect, Active Involvement, and the pursuit of Excellence in a safe and flexible environment.

Ko te pae tawhiti

Whāia kia tata, Ko te pae tata

Whakamaua kia tina

Seek out the distant horizons,

While cherishing

Those achievements at hand.

Key Dates for Term 1 2025

KEY DATES FOR  start of 2025

• Tuesday 21st January – Office Opens
• Friday 24th January – Staff Only Day
• Monday 27th January – Year 13 Team Building Day
• Tuesday 28th January – Year 9 Powhiri and Year 9 and 13 Induction
• Wednesday 29th January – All students return

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