Manurewa East School

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

Manurewa East School
Address
Scotts Road, Manurewa, Auckland
Coordinates	37.0220°S 174.9087°E / -37.0220; 174.9087
Information
Type	State Co-Ed Contributing (Year 1-6)
Motto	Māori: Ko mahi, ko kai Effort Brings Success
Ministry of Education Institution no.	1352
Principal	Richard Arthurs (acting)
School roll	346[1] (August 2024)
Socio-economic decile	2
Website	manurewaeast.school.nz

History

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

• 1999–Present - Phil Palfrey

References

1. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
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.