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Manurewa East School

Coordinates: 37°01′19″S 174°54′31″E / 37.0220°S 174.9087°E / -37.0220; 174.9087
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Manurewa East School
Address
Map
Scotts Road,
Manurewa,
Auckland
Coordinates37°01′19″S 174°54′31″E / 37.0220°S 174.9087°E / -37.0220; 174.9087
Information
TypeState Co-Ed Contributing (Year 1-6)
MottoMāori: Ko mahi, ko kai
Effort Brings Success
Ministry of Education Institution no.1352
PrincipalRichard Arthurs (acting)
School roll386[1] (November 2024)
Socio-economic decile2
Websitemanurewaeast.school.nz

Manurewa East School is a Primary School (years 1–6) in Manurewa, a suburb of Manukau City, Auckland Region, New Zealand.

History

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The school opened on 5 February 1962, opening with a roll of 182 pupils. The school started with four teachers, including Olive Wilson, who was the wife of the school's first principal, William Wilson.[2]

Principals

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  • 1999–2017 - Phil Palfrey
  • 2017-Present - Mary Takatainga

References

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  1. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  2. ^ Wichman, Gwen (2001). Soaring Bird: a History of Manurewa to 1965. Manurewa: Manurewa Historical Society. p. 52. ISBN 0-473-07114-2. Wikidata Q117421984.