Western Springs College is a state co-educational secondary school located in Western Springs, an inner suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. Western Springs College and Ngā Puna o Waiōrea teach collaboratively on one campus. The school educates approximately 1,758 students, from Years 9 to 13 (ages 13 to 18). The school was originally part of Seddon Memorial Technical College, but was moved to the current Western Springs site in 1964.
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History
The school was originally called Seddon Memorial Technical College even after being resited to Motions Rd till 1968 when renamed Seddon High School.
Facilities
The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) is located adjacent to the school grounds.
Achievements
In 2015, Mercy Williams of Western Springs College had won $500 at the Play It Strange Wero Songwriting Competition for her song, Embrace the Day.
In 2016, the school was the top-ranked school for both boys and girls, by the Metro Magazine.
Notable alumni
Che Fu
Joel Little
Nesian Mystik
Courtney Sina Meredith
Viliami Ofahengaue: ("Willie O") Australia national rugby union team, 1991 Rugby World Cup winner
Supergroove