Can't believe this school has a 3.4 rating now and is behind the Manurewa and Otara High Schools. Seems to have gone more backwards since I was there in the early to mid 00s judging by the reviews as well. Was once a good school!
I spoke with the receptionist or someone who answered the phone and her manner was horrible. She did not have the time to speak to me about Enrolments or answer any of my queries. She just wanted to rush me off the phone. Not a great first impression and I'd be more than happy to take her job. I love working with kids. Whoever you are, I hope you don't deal with kids.
Went there back in the early 2000s before the influx of migrants took over. Was pretty average back then. I imagine it’s only gone downhill since then. Not the best school for academics. They don’t segregate the smart kids and put them into advanced programs with other like minded kids like they do in other schools. You’re simply tossed in the mix with other average kids. As a result the smart students don’t get a chance to shine or reach their potential. The school also didn’t offer much in the form of extra curriculum activities during lunch or after school apart from sport. The goal after graduating high school is MIT. Career Counsellors push smart students that way and the students who were average at academics are pushed more towards trades or retail. You can imagine my amazement when I only saw 12 students from Pap High at Auckland Uni the following year. 12 out of the 250 that graduated high school with me.
Isn't the most supportive school in terms of career pathways and general assistance but definitely improving. The entrance is at the end of a narrow road so it does get congested during peak morning and afternoon hours. I personally have not attended the school but understood the situation peers of mine have had in this educational facility. Generally, a good school for science, mathematics and english but not really open outside of that range.
Some very good teachers that work hard to help students but some very backwards minded teachers with very subjective and sexist opinions.
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