The School aims to maximise learning opportunities by providing a range of learning support measures.

Extension and Remedial Programmes for individual students are provided in Year 9 and/or Year 10.

Special Education pathways are provided to students with a medium to high level of physical and intellectual disabilities. Fairhaven Satellite School is located on site and provides a secondary school environment for students with some mainstream opportunities.

Our Learning Support staff aim to help students who have learning needs by providing remedial assistance. This assistance includes evaluation, monitoring and assessments, individualised programmes, reading and literacy support programmes. We also provide assistance for students returning from illness or other long term absence, as well as individualised extension.

Additionally, we provide support for students with specific behavioural needs, this includes: learning support, alternative and individualised programmes. The Dean, Resource Teacher, Learning and Behaviour (RTLB), Home Liaison/Whānau Support person, senior staff and external agencies all work together to provide support for the individual to gain success and achieve.