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At Te Kura Tuarua o Te Kauaeranga | Thames High School, our approach to learning and teaching reflects our values, our vision, and our commitment to every young person reaching their potential.
We are committed to providing learning environments that are welcoming, inclusive and purposeful, where students feel safe to learn, take risks, and grow.
Our approach is grounded in research about how students learn best, and in culturally responsive, relational practice that honours identity, language and belonging.
Across the school, we use a shared approach to learning and teaching that creates clarity and consistency for students, while respecting the professional judgement of teachers.
This approach: supports high-quality learning across all subjects and year levels; makes expectations clear, visible and fair for students; builds strong relationships and a positive learning culture; and helps students understand what they are learning, why it matters, and how to succeed.
It is not a script or a one-size-fits-all lesson.
Different learning areas and learners will look different, but students can expect common features that support focus, understanding and success.
Following the release of the 2025 NCEA data, we are proving that a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being alongside strong family and community support is a winning formula. The results tell a story of a school on the rise, marked by significant gains across all levels.
The standout achievement is a “soaring” Level 1 pass rate, which jumped an incredible 18 percentage points in just one year to reach 83 per cent. This rapid growth is matched by elite success at Level 2, where the school boasts a 92 per cent achievement rate. At Level 3, Merit and Excellence endorsements have more than doubled, proving that students are being pushed to “aim for the podium”.
For those heading to tertiary study, the success is equally definitive, with over 90 per cent of UE-pathway students securing university entrance through expert academic mentoring.
The school is always open for enrolments and we encourage whanau to arrange a tour during class hours to really get to know our environment.
– Supplied by Thames High School
