Queen Elizabeth College, Palmerston North

Queen Elizabeth College (simply known as QEC) is a state Co-Educational secondary school for Years 9-13 in the city of Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Queen Elizabeth College
Address
Rangitikei Street,
Palmerston North,
New Zealand
Coordinates40.3463°S 175.6051°E / -40.3463; 175.6051
Information
TypeState
MottoScientia est Potentia
Knowledge is Power
Established1906
Ministry of Education Institution no.201
PrincipalChris Moller
Years9–13
GenderCoeducational
School roll258[1] (March 2020)
Socio-economic decile3G[2]
Websiteqec.school.nz

Location

The school is located on Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North.

Facilities

Queen Elizabeth College has many facilities and resources for its students, such as:

  • Two gyms
  • A music suite
  • Te Matui (Kitchens, sleeping and classroom)
  • Arts suite

QEC is the home of ACE Night School (Adult Continuing Education)

Colours

The colours of Queen Elizabeth College are black, maroon and gold.

History

Queen Elizabeth College was founded in 1906 as Palmerston North Technical School. However the school was 4 years in the making, from a public meeting held in the city in 1902, gauging public interest in technical classes. The first classes were held at the Palmerston North High School (which was also split into two single gender secondary schools) and also at Campbell Street School.

In 1903, the High School and the Technical School were separated.

In 1908, land was bought at Princess Street, when in 1909 a building was opened to house the school (this is now the main campus of UCOL).

Notable alumni
  • Ria Bond, New Zealand First MP
  • Jacqui Dean, former television and radio host. National MP for Otago, Waitaki.
  • Nehe Milner-Skudder, rugby union player. All Black, Hurricane and Manawatu Turbo.

Notes
  1. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  2. "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
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