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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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Rest in Peace – Mr Paul Sanders.

Mrs Bryony Edwards wins prestigious National Excellence in Teaching award.

Farewell Matua Wharekahika Clarke

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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2024 JPC Rotorua Young Achievers

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!

Latest News

JPC Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 2
July 24, 2025

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JPC School Board Elections
July 17, 2025

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JPC Newsletter – Term 2 – Week 8
June 24, 2025

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JPC Newsletter – Term 2 – Week 5
June 23, 2025

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JPC Open Day 2025
June 9, 2025

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Term Dates 2025

Term 1

30th January - 11th April

Term 2

28th April - 27th June

Term 3

14th July - 19th September

Term 4

6th October - 10th December

House Points

Rice
180
Kanea
100
MacKillop
80
McKenna
180
La Salle
160
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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Woohoo! Congratulations to our 2026 Cricket Captai Woohoo! Congratulations to our 2026 Cricket Captain, Abigail Sims, for her selection to the BOP U19 Women’s team! 🏏 So proud, Abigail! We’re supporting you 💯%
Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Here is our fina Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025.
Here is our final instalment and part 2 of the photos of those who received trophies for Year 13 / Level 3 Awards, as well as a few special moments from the night. Congratulations to all the recipients of awards, it is wonderful to see you recognised for your hardwork, achievements and talents. 🎉🎊🥳🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Here are the pho Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025.
Here are the photos of those who received trophies for Principal awards, Special Awards and part 1 of those who received trophies for Year 13 / Level 3 Awards. Congratulations to all the recipients of awards, it is wonderful to see you recognised for your hardwork, achievements and talents. 🎉🎊🥳🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Senior Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations to all th Senior Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations to all the recipients of the Duke of Edinburgh GOLD award!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ @escape__adventurous_journeys
Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations to all the recipients of awards, it is wonderful to see you recognised for your hardwork, achievements and talents. 
Here are the photos of Year 12/ Level 2 trophy recipients. Ka mau te wehi! 🎉🥳🏆🏆
Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations to all the recipients of awards, it is wonderful to see you recognised for your hardwork, achievements and talents. 
Here are the photos of Year 11 trophy recipients. Ka mau te wehi! 🎉🥳🏆🏆
Year 10 camp parents meeting in JPC staffroom on W Year 10 camp parents meeting in JPC staffroom on Wednesday, 12th November 6pm.
We are looking for additional enthusiastic Teachin We are looking for additional enthusiastic Teaching Aides to join our fabulous Learning Support team, 4 or 5 days per week.

We need people with the following qualities:
✅ Ability to work across the school from Years 7-13. 
✅ A passion for working with young people with a variety of learning needs. 
✅ A high command of the English language both oral and written is necessary, as you will be required to be a reader/writer for students during assessments and exams. 

You will be part of a hard working, flexible team, who collaborate closely to achieve the best outcomes for our students.

As we are a Catholic school you will be supportive of our Catholic faith and traditions.

If this sounds like you, please apply with a cover letter and CV to:
recruitment@jpc.school.nz by Friday 14th November.
Senior Co-Curricular Prizegiving 2025. Caleb Campb Senior Co-Curricular Prizegiving 2025. Caleb Campbell received the McHugh Family Trophy for Service to Sport! 🏆🏈⚽️🏐🏀🏸🏑🏏🚴⛳️🤽🏊🧗
Senior Co-Curricular Prizegiving 2025. Congratulat Senior Co-Curricular Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations!

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