Trident High School

School
37°58′25″S 176°58′34″E / 37.9737°S 176.9762°E / -37.9737; 176.9762InformationFunding typeStateMottoKia Manawa Nui
(Be Courageous)OpenedFebruary 1973 (February 1973)Ministry of Education Institution no.143PrincipalPhilip GurneyYears offered9–13GenderCoeducationalSchool roll895[2] (February 2024)Socio-economic decile4K[1]Websitewww.trident.school.nz

Trident High School is a state coeducational secondary school located in Whakatāne, New Zealand. The school opened in February 1973 as the town's second secondary school, alongside Whakatane High School. Serving Years 9 to 13 (ages 12 to 18), the school has a roll of 895 students as of February 2024.[2]

Notable alumni

  • Monica Falkner — New Zealand international netball player
  • Kane Hames – All Black
  • Hayden Wilde – NZ triathlete, Olympic bronze medallist
  • Mererangi Paul – NZ Black ferns
  • Mahina Paul – NZ women's rugby sevens player
  • Sarah Walker (attended c. 2002–06) – BMX rider, Olympic silver medallist (2012 London)[3]

References

  1. ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  2. ^ a b "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  3. ^ Caspari, Abigail (5 September 2005). "Riding her way to success". Rotorua Daily Post. Retrieved 8 June 2014.

External links

  • Education Review Office (ERO) reports for Trident High School


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