WELCOME TO
MACKENZIE COLLEGE
ARA O TE TIKA | THE PATHWAY TO WISDOM

Kia ora koutou nau mai haere mai

Welcome to Mackenzie College, a proud and successful rural school located in Fairlie. We are a coeducational college catering to students from Year 7 to 13. Our success comes from the genuine care and support offered by our dedicated team. When students are surrounded by a community that values their well-being and growth, they thrive. At Mackenzie College, students are encouraged to aim high, knowing they are supported every step of the way by a school that is committed to their personal and academic success.

We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, supported, and motivated to reach their full potential. Our college is dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners, helping them grow in confidence and take pride in who they are. Students excel academically while also developing life skills, character, and resilience. When they leave Mackenzie College, they are equipped with the tools, values, and knowledge needed to succeed and make a positive impact beyond our school gates.

BE YOU – BELONG

We take pride in providing our students unique opportunities to thrive.

Community Connections

Our school holds strong, integral relationships with whānau and the wider community, positioning itself at the heart of local life. By exploring meaningful ways to involve whānau, iwi, and the broader community, we can further embed the school within our local context. Gathering insights from community, staff, and students ensures we remain responsive to local needs and future-focused in our approach.

Our community

Sports at MC

We pride ourselves on a culture of active engagement amongst our students. At Mackenzie College, we believe in empowering our students through sports, promoting growth and fostering a lifelong love for an active lifestyle. School-wide Wednesday afternoon sport continues to provide an opportunity for students to get outside of the classroom and try something new.

Sports at MC

Arts & Culture

The performing arts are a vibrant part of life at Mackenzie College, with strong student participation in music and performance. Our kapa haka group plays a key role in promoting te reo Māori and tikanga Māori within the College and wider community. The school haka, Puia!, is performed at important events throughout the year.

Arts & culture

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