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Welcome to John Paul College

Te Kura o Hoani Pāora – John Paul College was founded in 1987 with the amalgamation of Edmund Rice College and MacKillop College.

John Paul College led by tumuaki – principal Mr Justin Harper is the top performing Catholic secondary school in New Zealand. We educate and shape the lives of young people from Year 7 to Year 13 in the beautiful tourist city of Rotorua.

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Mrs Bryony Edwards wins prestigious National Excellence in Teaching award.

Farewell Matua Wharekahika Clarke

2024 JPC Rotorua Young Achievers

Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Koutou Katoa.

Ma te Pono, me te Aroha – Through Faith and Love.

John Paul College Rotorua is a distinctly Catholic Year 7 to 13 school of excellence. Here we strive to send young minds into the world with more than just a terrific academic grounding. We aim to have our graduating students’ conscious of their responsibilities and obligations towards themselves and others in the community.

– Justin Harper

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JPC junior team competes at the 25th Robocup Junior Australia bringing home the ‘Encouragement Award’!

Ariel Muchirahondo and Ashmit Danney success at New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Swimming Championships!

Year 7 students enjoy rich cultural experience

Latest News

JPC Newsletter – Term 1 – Week 10
April 15, 2026

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JPC Newsletter – Term 1 – Week 8
March 31, 2026

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JPC Newsletter – Term 1 – Week 2
March 31, 2026

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Stationery Lists 2026
January 20, 2026

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2026 Start of the Year
January 14, 2026
Important dates for the beginning of school….

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Term Dates 2026

Term 1

29th January - 2nd April

Term 2

20th April - 2nd July

Term 3

20th July - 25th September

Term 4

12th October - 8th December

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About JPC
John Paul College has become the top performing Catholic secondary school in New Zealand. The Kura educates and shapes the lives of young people from Year 7 to Year 13 in the beautiful tourist city of Rotorua.
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International
John Paul College is well known for providing a top class learning environment preparing international students to become confident and capable global citizens. Students come from 15 different countries making up to 7% of the school’s population.
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Student Life
John Paul College is the top performing Catholic secondary school in New Zealand. Find out more about being a student at JPC and check on the latest information for our current students.
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At the end of Term One the Year 13's reverently an At the end of Term One the Year 13's reverently and respectfully shared an Easter Liturgy with the rest of the school to finish our Term and as part of Holy Week. The school was asked to slow down and to reflect on Jesus' suffering, death and resurrection and what this means for us. The Senior students helped us better grasp the weight of his sacrifice and the depth of his love for us. We thank them for how they shared this with us and pray we continue to grow on our journey with a God whose love for us is limitless. Alleluia, Alleluia.
Our prefects of Service for 2026: Rose Bannan - He Our prefects of Service for 2026:
Rose Bannan - Head of Service
Emily Cassels - Service
Samantha Bite - Service
Toby Truong - Service
𝗛𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻! 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗮! Jesus has been raised to ne 𝗛𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻! 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗮!
Jesus has been raised to new life. Alleluia!
Thank you, God, for the gift of your Son.
With joyful hearts, we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. May this glorious victory over death renew our faith, strengthen our hope, and fill our lives with His everlasting love. May the glory of Jesus’s resurrection remind us that with You, nothing is impossible or without hope. We pray in thanksgiving for the many blessings You give us.  AMEN
Good Friday stands at the heart of the Christian f Good Friday stands at the heart of the Christian faith. It is the day when Jesus Christ, the Son of God, suffered and died on the cross for the salvation of humanity. While the name “Good Friday” may seem paradoxical, given that it commemorates Christ’s suffering and death, it is “good” because His sacrifice opened the gates of heaven and restored our relationship with God.
Good Friday is a solemn and sacred day, marking the culmination of Jesus’ Passion. It is a time of deep reflection, prayer.

The Passion of Christ, which refers to the suffering and death of Jesus, is the central event of Good Friday. From the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane to His last breath on the cross, Jesus endured immense physical and emotional pain, all out of love for humanity.
Our prefects of Excellence for 2026: Kevin Wu - He Our prefects of Excellence for 2026:
Kevin Wu - Head of Excellence
Adam Dillon - Excellence
Samuel Makara-Fang - Excellence
Ariel Muchirahondo - Excellence
Our prefects of Faith for 2026: Ethan D'Souza - He Our prefects of Faith for 2026:
Ethan D'Souza - Head of Faith
Eliza Chapman - Faith
Mikaere Haumaha - Faith
Loraine Umadhay - Faith
Now introducing our prefects of Community 2026: Ju Now introducing our prefects of Community 2026:
Justin Murphy - Head of Community
Jasmin Choi - Community
Abigail Sims - Community
Charlotte Coleman - Community
Palm Sunday Palm Sunday—a day that marks the beg Palm Sunday 

Palm Sunday—a day that marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred time in the Christian calendar. It is the Sunday before Easter, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The day is named after the palm branches that were laid before Jesus as he rode into the city—a sign of honour and recognition of His kingship.
"They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, 'Hosanna!' 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Blessed is the king of Israel!'"
— John 12:13
Our head prefects for 2026: Hannah Hickson - Head Our head prefects for 2026:
Hannah Hickson - Head Girl
Tyler Paul - Head Boy
Arwen Barker - Deputy Head Girl
Luke Wilmoth - Deputy Head Boy
Investiture Mass - Captains Investiture Mass - Captains

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