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in the

Taranaki Taranaki is a regions of New Zealand, region in the west of New Zealand's North Island. It is named after its main geographical feature, the stratovolcano Mount Taranaki, Taranaki Maunga, formerly known as Mount Egmont. The main centre is the ...

region of New Zealand's

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. The school was officially opened on 6 June 1957 by The Hon. R.M. Algie, Minister of Education, and it celebrated its 60th jubilee in 2017. Approximately students are enrolled at the school from year to year.

Crest

The school crest was designed in 1957 by Margaret Stevenson (née Cooke). It displays nearby

Mt Taranaki Mount Taranaki (), officially Taranaki Maunga and also known as Mount Egmont, is a dormant stratovolcano in the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. At , it is the second highest mountain in the North Island, afte ...

, the book of learning, the messenger's feet and the motto, ''constantia vincit'' (constant effort ensures success).

Principals

*Charles Caldwell (1957–1959) *Garfield Johnson (1959–1965) *Alexander Black (1966–1968) *Jack Porter (1968–1972) *John Smith (1973–1982) *Bob Clague (1983–1990) *Lyn Bublitz (1991–2001) *Angela Gattung (2002–2008) *Rosey Mabin (2009–present) IHS Mt Taranaki

Notable alumni

* Melissa Ruscoe - Football;Rugby Sevens;Rugby Fifteens player * Erika Burgess – Netball player * Lauren Burgess – Netball player *

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References

{{Reflist 1957 establishments in New Zealand Educational institutions established in 1957 Secondary schools in Taranaki