Our School

• Edmund Hillary is a full primary  school for Year 1 to 8 students in Papakura, South Auckland. Mainly Pasifika 46% and Maori 39% students  attend the school.  

• There are comparative numbers for the Cook Islands 7.4% , Indian 4% and Pakeha 2.9%.  The majority of families reside in the local community of Papakura East in rental accommodation.  Over the last few years the roll has been through a period of fluctuation with families coming and going from the local area.

• Student Roll; For 2024 there are currently 255 enrolled students.

• The school has had a chequered past but is finally at a stage where quality student learning is the major focus and achievement levels are very good. 

• The Board of Trustees is committed  to providing a range of  additional learning programmes to support student learning. 

• Many community minded people come through the gates wishing to make a contribution to the education of Edmund Hillary School students. This has been a major factor in turning the school into a vibrant and happy learning environment. 

• In addition staff are committed and passionate and work very hard to provide the best possible learning outcomes.

The school is part of the Kootuitui ki Papakura Digital learning programme where  all Year 4 to 8 students focus on using chromebooks and follow a  Learn, Create, Share model of learning.

        Our Board

       Stephen Mitchell Chairperson

        Kataraina Nock Principal

        Ray Freeman Trustee

        Edwin Sheppard Trustee

        Faataualofa Natoealofa Trustee

        Franco Granada Trustee

        Kim Jarrett Co-opted (KPMG)

        Louise Faire Staff Representative