The three Whānau – "Hiwi", "Moana", and "Whenua" – compete throughout the year for the Preen Shield.

Students rear bobby calves and poultry, as well as carry out basic plant propagation.

After school numbers began to decline the plan was abandoned, and Watlington Intermediate closed in late 2004.

Despite the unpopularity of this decision to close down schools to save taxpayer money, many had to comply with governing rule.

[citation needed] As of November 2024, Mountainview High School has roll of 480 students, of which 72 (15.0%) identify as Māori.