Newlands College is a modern, state co-educational, uniformed school that caters for Year 9 to Year 13 students. The college has a safe, caring and supportive environment with a reputation for encouraging students to achieve excellence. 

The aspirations of Newlands College is captured in our school motto - Me Whakamātau  and our Vision for Learning which includes:

• Positive, respectful relationships underpin all aspects of school life.
• The environment is welcoming and inclusive.
• The curriculum is effective in promoting learning: engagement, progress and achievement.
• Many students achieve success in national qualifications.
• Our College is committed to partnership under Ti Tiriti o Waitangi.

Overall, academic achievement has been consistently above national results over several years. Teachers' and leaders' decisions focus on improving outcomes for all students.

We have a proud history of regional and national success in both sport and in the performing arts.