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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 2 – Week 2
May 4, 2026

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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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Events

Event Calendar

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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Captains for 2026: Leyah O'Sullivan - Dance Captai Captains for 2026:
Leyah O'Sullivan - Dance Captain
Rose Bannan - Drama Captain
Harrison McLeod - Debating Captain
Lily Evans - Painting Captain
Paul Michael - Chess Captain
A reminder that the school cross country will be t A reminder that the school cross country will be taking place on Monday next week.

It will take the following format:
Period 1 - Year 7's
Period 2 - Year 8's
Period 3 - Year 9's
Period 4 - Year 10's
Period 5 - Years 11,12 and 13 (run as one group).

It is compulsory for shoes to be worn, sports shoes are recommended, otherwise school shoes will be sufficient.

Parents are more than welcome to attend and support their children.

Looking forward to an amazing day of running!
Captains for 2026: Kevin Wu - Academic Captain Eth Captains for 2026:
Kevin Wu - Academic Captain
Ethan D'Souza - Catholic Character Captain
Xavier Rojas-Baigorria - Languages Captain
Kris Zhang - Digital Captain
Paul Michael - Environmental Captain
Ryuta Hamaguchi - International Captain
If you would like your child to receive the Sacram If you would like your child to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and Holy Communion, the Parish is hosting a Sacraments programme. 
This will be held at St Michael’s Church on Tuesday evenings from 5.30pm - 6.45pm.

If you are interested, please contact Bernadette Fredricksen by email bernadette.fredricksen@jpc.school.nz  and she will forward the enrolment form. 

“Faith grows best when it is welcomed freely.”
Captains for 2026: Sara Smith - Music Captain Harr Captains for 2026:
Sara Smith - Music Captain
Harrison McLeod - Music Captain
Jessica Abbott - Atawhai Captain
Paul Michael - Atawhai Captain
Rebekah Frew - Photography and Design Captain
Loraine Umadhay - Lasallian Captain
Year 12 and 13 students are cordially invited to a Year 12 and 13 students are cordially invited to attend the JPC Ball - "Night in the Bayou" on the 20th June at the Energy Events Centre.

Tickets will be on sale from today, Monday the 4th of May. 

Information regarding payment, rules, details, permission Slips and Codes of Conduct have been given to the students today during form time
Cultural Captains for 2026: Angel Mathew - Indian Cultural Captains for 2026:
Angel Mathew - Indian Captain
Sashela Hapugala-Arachchige - Sri Lankan Captain
Samantha Bite and Loraine Umadhay - Filipino Captains
Hayley Lepa and Nicholas Matthews - Pasifika Captains
Cultural Captains for 2026: Hana Morgan-Panapa - Cultural Captains for 2026: 
Hana Morgan-Panapa - Māori Captain
Aydin Beazley - Māori Captain
Isabella Evans - Miha and Kapa Haka Captain
Mikaere Haumaha - Miha and Kapa Haka Captain
Te Oriwa Wilson-Hill - Kāhuirangatahi Captain
Justin Murphy - Kāhuirangatahi Captain
🔴🟡🟢🔵🟣House Captains for 2026: Brianna Goldfinch an 🔴🟡🟢🔵🟣House Captains for 2026:
Brianna Goldfinch and Harrison McLeod - Rice House
Poppy Petterson and Dayatreyan Vishnukumar - MacKillop House
Madison Lane and Harper Kelly - Kanea House
Kate McLanachan and Joshua Mariano - McKenna House
Lola Telfer and George Terry - La Salle House
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.

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