2026 award winners#
20 finalists were recognised across 4 categories spanning primary and secondary schooling, with 9 winners announced at the ceremony.
Congratulations to all winners, finalists and those schools whose applications the judges commended.
Primary#
Excellence in Raising Student Achievement
Manurewa Intermediate School
Excellence in Student Engagement and Attendance
Kaihere School, Kaiti School
Excellence in Quality Teaching and Instruction
Sommerville School
Excellence in Educational Leadership
Goodwood School
Secondary#
Excellence in Raising Student Achievement
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Excellence in Student Engagement and Attendance
Maniatoto Area School
Excellence in Quality Teaching and Instruction
Avondale College
Excellence in Educational Leadership
Westlake Girls’ High School
2026 award finalists#
Primary#
Excellence in Student Engagement and Attendance
Rāroa Intermediate School, Iqra School
Excellence in Educational Leadership
Manurewa Intermediate School, Gulf Harbour School
Secondary#
Excellence in Raising Student Achievement
Long Bay College, Rutherford College
Excellence in Student Engagement and Attendance
Nelson College for Girls
Excellence in Quality Teaching and Instruction
Long Bay College, Albany Junior High School
Excellence in Educational Leadership
Nelson College for Girls, Rolleston College
More about the winners#
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