Makoura College

Makoura College (spelled Makora College prior to 1990) is a state co-educational secondary school located in Masterton, New Zealand Makoura College was established in 1968 to cope with an expanding youth population in the Masterton district. It began with a roll of approximately 800, and was governed by the same Board of Governors as nearby Wairarapa College. The college was sited on the Eastern side of Masterton, close to several primary schools, and a then government-owned printing press. During the 'Tomorrow's Schools' reforms of the late 1980s, a stand-alone Board of Trustees was instated. The school's classrooms are largely contained within two Nelson Blocks, although a technology block and arts block also house classes pertaining...