In the years 2000, 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2013, Mount Maunganui College competed in the Auckland Stage Challenge competition and won.

The props and costumes were also highly praised, in particular a full scale yellow kit car assembled and repaired by a group of students.

Mount Maunganui College offers a wide range of winter and summer sports, including Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Cross Country, Golf, Mountain Biking, Hockey, Rugby, Waterpolo and Table Tennis.

While fostering the achievements of many higher level sports players the school places particular emphasis on involvement and participation.

Tauranga City Council received many complaints concerning the speed limit of the main road outside of the school.