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New Zealand Appoints Manager to Revive Underperforming Mangere College

1/22/2026

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On November 11, 2025, the New Zealand Ministry of Education appointed Rosie Solomon as a statutory manager at Mangere College.
It has underachievement, with fewer than 33% passing NCEA level 1 and 48% reaching NCEA level 3.
Ministry sets a three-month deadline to address teaching quality and a six-month deadline for an improvement plan.
The school values cultural backgrounds and languages, including te reo Maori, while attendance stays below 80%.

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Story summary

On November 11, 2025, the New Zealand Ministry of Education appointed Rosie Solomon as a statutory manager at Mangere College.
It has underachievement, with fewer than 33% passing NCEA level 1 and 48% reaching NCEA level 3.
Ministry sets a three-month deadline to address teaching quality and a six-month deadline for an improvement plan.
The school values cultural backgrounds and languages, including te reo Maori, while attendance stays below 80%.