We warmly invite you to come on our adventure and allow us to nurture all that is excellent within you.

John Paul College (JPC), situated in the unique and exciting city of Rotorua, is a top performing, semi-private Catholic School, catering for students from Years 7 – 13 (ages 11 to 19). The JPC enrolment is now 1,200 boys and girls and is proud of achieving excellence in the academic, sporting and cultural spheres. Our Premier Options in Golf, Mountain Biking, Tennis, Swimming and Indoor Rock Climbing offer additional coaching opportunities – even to an international level.  Its modern facilities, friendly environment and comprehensive systems of pastoral care all help to deliver on its international motto of “nurturing excellence while on adventure.”

Rotorua is a premier international tourist destination – famous throughout the world for its unique geothermal sites, spectacular scenery, rich Maori culture and wide range of adventure based attractions. More recently, Rotorua has become recognized as the global epicentre of Downhill Mountain Biking – each year hosting the Crankworx World Championships, boasting the best facilities in the southern hemisphere. The city’s central setting allows easy access to Hamilton, Tauranga and Auckland and in addition is within close proximity to the beaches and ski fields. Not surprisingly, Rotorua is often referred to as “the coolest hotspot in New Zealand!”