At Mākoura College, we believe that when expectations are high, achievement follows. We set the bar high — because our young people are capable of greatness. We expect respect, effort, and kindness, and we model those values in everything we do.

Mākoura College is an inclusive school with a versatile uniform that allows students to choose items that suit them. This means that every student can create their own look and still maintain our high standards.

Students are issued a school blazer, not just to wear as part of their uniform, but as a symbol of pride, belonging, and high standards. It's a daily reminder of the importance of self-respect, mana, and representing our kura with dignity.​​​​​​​

We focus on growing the whole person — not just through academic challenge, but through values-based teaching, restorative practices, and a strengths-focused approach that empowers every learner.

At Mākoura, high expectations aren’t about pressure — they’re about belief.