St. Paul's College, Auckland
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St Paul's College is a college for year 7 to 13 boys and offers a Catholic education to its students. It is located in the central Auckland suburb of Ponsonby
. The school originates from 1903 when the Marist Brothers
opened Sacred Heart College, Auckland
on the site. In the early 1950s the school was split with part, taking the name of "Sacred Heart College", being relocated to Glenn Innes. The remaining section was renamed St Paul's College (after the apostle Paul
) and began operations in its current form in 1955. St Paul’s College celebrated its 50th Jubilee in 2005.
assessment system (NCEA)
and Nigel Vagana
.
Ponsonby, New Zealand
Ponsonby is an inner-city suburb of Auckland City located 2 km west of the Auckland CBD, in the North Island of New Zealand. The suburb is oriented along a ridge running north-south, which is followed by the main street of the suburb, Ponsonby Road....
. The school originates from 1903 when the Marist Brothers
Marist Brothers
The Marist Brothers, or Little Brothers of Mary, are a Catholic religious order of brothers and affiliated lay people. The order was founded in France, at La Valla-en-Gier near Lyon in 1817 by Saint Marcellin Champagnat, a young French priest of the Society of Mary...
opened Sacred Heart College, Auckland
Sacred Heart College, Auckland
Sacred Heart College is a secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand. It is a Catholic, Marist College set on of land overlooking the Tamaki Estuary in Glen Innes.- History :The college was opened in 1903 in Ponsonby, by the Marist Brothers...
on the site. In the early 1950s the school was split with part, taking the name of "Sacred Heart College", being relocated to Glenn Innes. The remaining section was renamed St Paul's College (after the apostle Paul
Paul of Tarsus
Paul the Apostle , also known as Saul of Tarsus, is described in the Christian New Testament as one of the most influential early Christian missionaries, with the writings ascribed to him by the church forming a considerable portion of the New Testament...
) and began operations in its current form in 1955. St Paul’s College celebrated its 50th Jubilee in 2005.
Roll
St Paul's College has a diverse, multicultural roll. In 2010 its ethnic composition was NZ European/Pakeha 3%, Māori 4%, Samoan 40%, Tongan 32%, Niuean 5%, Cook Island 8%. The college excels in sporting and cultural activities. Academically, the school offers for senior years the National Certificate of Educational AchievementNational Certificate of Educational Achievement
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement is, since 2004, the official secondary school qualification in New Zealand.It has three levels, corresponding to the levels within the National Qualifications Framework, and these are generally studied in each of the three final years of...
assessment system (NCEA)
Houses
The names and colours of the St Paul's College Houses are:- Xavier, named for Francis XavierFrancis XavierFrancis Xavier, born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta was a pioneering Roman Catholic missionary born in the Kingdom of Navarre and co-founder of the Society of Jesus. He was a student of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and one of the first seven Jesuits, dedicated at Montmartre in 1534...
- red - Champagnat, named for Marcellin ChampagnatMarcellin ChampagnatSaint Marcellin Joseph Benedict Champagnat was born in Rozet, village of Marlhes, near St. Etienne , France...
- yellow - Lavalla, named for La Valla-en-GierLa Valla-en-GierLa Valla-en-Gier is a commune in the Loire department in central France.-See also:*Communes of the Loire department...
where the Marist BrothersMarist BrothersThe Marist Brothers, or Little Brothers of Mary, are a Catholic religious order of brothers and affiliated lay people. The order was founded in France, at La Valla-en-Gier near Lyon in 1817 by Saint Marcellin Champagnat, a young French priest of the Society of Mary...
were founded — blue - Aquinas, named for Thomas AquinasThomas AquinasThomas Aquinas, O.P. , also Thomas of Aquin or Aquino, was an Italian Dominican priest of the Catholic Church, and an immensely influential philosopher and theologian in the tradition of scholasticism, known as Doctor Angelicus, Doctor Communis, or Doctor Universalis...
- green
Auckland schools competition
In 1989 the first official St Paul's 1st Xlll Rugby League team was selected. St Paul's College has won the Auckland Title 20 times out of 22 since entering the competition in 1989.- 1989 - St Paul's College
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- 1999 - Mount Albert Grammar SchoolMount Albert Grammar SchoolMount Albert Grammar School, or MAGS, is a co-educational secondary school in Central Auckland, New Zealand. It teaches from year 9 to year 13. Mount Albert Grammar is one of the largest secondary schools in the country...
(Tevita LatuTevita LatuTevita Leo-Latu is a professional rugby league footballer for the Central Queensland Comets of the Queensland Cup. He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League...
, Sonny Bill WilliamsSonny Bill WilliamsSonny William 'Sonny Bill' Williams is a New Zealand rugby union player and former rugby league player. He is only the second person to represent New Zealand in rugby union after first playing for the country in rugby league. In rugby union he usually plays as a centre...
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- 2003 - Kelston Boys High School (Iosia SoliolaIosia SoliolaIosia Soliola is a New Zealand international rugby league player currently playing for the St. Helens in the Super League. He is of Samoan descent.-Playing career:...
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The NZ Secondary School 1st Xlll League Competition
This competition began in 1994 and St Paul's has won 14 out of 17 competitions.- 1994 - St Paul's College
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- 1997 - Aranui High SchoolAranui High SchoolAranui High School is a large secondary school for Years 9-15, in Christchurch, New Zealand.A redevelopment of the school is occurring 2009-2011....
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Trans-Tasman trophy
In 1993 the St Paul's team won the Trans-Tasman Trophy not only being the best league school in New Zealand, but also in Australia. In that team were Stacey JonesStacey Jones
Stacey William Jones, ONZM is a professional rugby league footballer, who has been named amongst the greatest New Zealand has ever produced. He currently plays for the Point Chevalier Pirates in the Auckland Rugby League's Phelan Shield...
and Nigel Vagana
Nigel Vagana
Nigel Vagana is a retired professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A New Zealand and Samoa international representative centre, he retired as the Kiwis' all-time top try-scorer with 19...
.
Notable alumni
The Arts
- David FaneDavid Fane-Life and career:Fane was educated at St. Pauls College in Ponsonby.Fane got into acting quite late and trained at the New Zealand Drama School Toi Whakaari, graduating in 1991. He first appeared on television in a sketch comedy show called SKITZ alongside future Naked Samoans Oscar Kightley and...
- actor - Feleti [Sabre] Strickson PuaSabre Strickson-PuaFeleti Strickson-Pua is a member of a New Zealand hip-hop group Nesian Mystik.- History :Feleti is of New Zealand born, Samoan ancestry. At the age of 11 Feleti was the youngest radio interviewer in NZ. He has worked extensively in radio and television over the years...
- member of the hip-hop group Nesian MystikNesian MystikNesian Mystik was a New Zealand Hip-Hop/R&B group formed in 1999. Their cultural backgrounds unite a remarkable diversity of Polynesia by bringing together Cook Island, Tongan, Samoan and Maori ancestry... - Malo Luafutu - ScribeScribe (rapper)Malo Luafutu better known by his stage name Scribe, is a New Zealand hip hop rapper and recording artist of Samoan descent...
- Canada Alofa
- Lui Alofa
- Lemi PonifasioLemi PonifasioLemi Ponifasio is a Samoan choreographer and the founder and director of MAU, New Zealand's most prolific international contemporary dance and theatre company...
Cricket
- Sebastian KohlhaseSebastian KohlhaseSebastian Winston Kohlhase was formerly a first-class cricketer, and is now a prominent sports administrator and businessman in Samoa.-Education:Kohlhase attended St Paul's College in Auckland, New Zealand....
- first-class cricketer, sports administrator and businessman
Rugby League
- Paki AfuPaki AfuPakisonasi Afu is a New Zealand rugby league player who previously played for the Wentworthville Magpies in the Bundaberg Red Cup. He plays as a prop.-Playing career:Afu played for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the Toyota Cup in 2010....
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rugby league player - Mark GrahamMark Graham (rugby league)Mark Kerry Graham is a New Zealand retired rugby league footballer and coach. A back-rower and former captain of the New Zealand national rugby league team, he has been named as the greatest player the country has produced in the century from 1907 to 2006.-Playing career:An Otahahu junior, Graham...
- rugby league player, former captain of the KiwisNew Zealand national rugby league teamThe New Zealand national rugby league team has represented New Zealand in rugby league football since intercontinental competition began for the sport in 1907. Administered by the New Zealand Rugby League, they are commonly known as the Kiwis, after the native bird of that name... - Stacey JonesStacey JonesStacey William Jones, ONZM is a professional rugby league footballer, who has been named amongst the greatest New Zealand has ever produced. He currently plays for the Point Chevalier Pirates in the Auckland Rugby League's Phelan Shield...
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rugby league player - Arden McCarthy (born 1988): rugby league player; Fullback/wing/centre position; current Club, Vodafone WarriorsNew Zealand WarriorsThe New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership and are the League's only team from outside Australia...
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rugby league player - David SolomonaDavid SolomonaDavid Joseph Solomona is a professional rugby league footballer for the Warrington Wolves of Europe's Super League. He is regularly amongst the top off-loaders in the competition. Solomona also attended St...
- Bradford BullsBradford BullsBradford Bulls is a professional rugby league club based in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. They play in the European Super League and are currently joint 10th in the league....
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rugby league player (Prop Forward) - Joe VaganaJoe VaganaJoe Vagana is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. During his career Vagana played for the Auckland Warriors and the Bradford Bulls and also represented both Samoa and New Zealand in international competition...
- Auckland Warriors rugby league player - Nigel VaganaNigel VaganaNigel Vagana is a retired professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A New Zealand and Samoa international representative centre, he retired as the Kiwis' all-time top try-scorer with 19...
- Auckland Warriors rugby league player - Elijah TaylorElijah TaylorElijah Taylor is a professional rugby league footballer who currently plays in the National Rugby League for the New Zealand Warriors.-Early years:...
- Auckland Warriors rugby league player - Nafe SeluiniNafe SeluiniNafe Seluini is a New Zealand rugby league player who currently plays professionally in the National Rugby League for the Penrith Panthers. His position of preference is at Hooker.-Playing career:...
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rugby league player - Pita GodinetPita GodinetPita Godinet is a rugby league player who has represented Samoa. He currently plays for the New Zealand Warriors...
- Auckland Warriors rugby league player - Greg WolfgrammGreg WolfgrammGreg Wolfgramm is a Tongan former rugby league player who represented his country at the 2000 World Cup. He is the cousin of fellow Tongan international Willie.-Playing career:...
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- Sam Lousi - nz Warriors rugby league player
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- New Zealand Rugby League Kiwis
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- Australian Rugby Union - Patalia Tuidraki - Japan Rugby Union