Northcote College

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Northcote College
Northcote College, North Shore, Auckland in 1958 (cropped).jpg
Northcote College in 1958
Address
Northcote College
1 Kauri Glen Rd
Northcote
Auckland 0627
New Zealand
Coordinates 36°48′35″S174°44′02″E / 36.809637°S 174.733762°E / -36.809637; 174.733762
Information
TypeState Co-educational Secondary (Years 9–13)
MottoUt Prosim Aliis
That I may be of service to others
Established1877
Ministry of Education Institution no. 32
PrincipalVicki Barrie
School roll1244 [1] (April 2023)
Socio-economic decile7O [2]
Website www.northcote.school.nz

Northcote College is a New Zealand secondary school for boys and girls (co-educational) located in Northcote, Auckland. The school caters for Form 3 (Year 9) to Form 7 (Year 13). It was founded in 1877 and is the oldest secondary school on the North Shore.[ citation needed ]

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Sporting codes and cultural activities include rugby, football (soccer), drama/performance, jazz band, orchestra, theatre sports and cultural groups. The school rules are based on respect and aimed at encouraging hard work, courtesy and concern for others.[ citation needed ]

The school's motto is Ut Prosim Aliis | Kia Manaaki te Tangata | That I May Be of Service to Others.

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