[7] In the 2007 Education Review Office (ERO) report, it was recommended that the Secretary for Education intervene in order to bring about improvements to school management and governance, with particular reference to improving the management of the curriculum, personnel, and the provision of a safe environment.

A Limited Statutory Manager was appointed in August 2008 to work with the board to address these issues.

[8] According to the 2016 ERO External Evaluation, the school responds well to Maori and other students whose learning and achievement need acceleration.

The report continues stating that the small numbers in senior classes encourage teachers to develop relationships with the students that are clearly focused on supporting academic achievement.

[9] The largest ethnic group is Tongan (28%) followed by Cook Island Maori (22%).