Fire at Northcote College

STATEMENT RE FIRE AT NORTHCOTE COLLEGE

5pm Friday 20 February 2026

We are proud of the way our students and staff responded to the fire in our Sports Pavillion today. They moved responsibly and calmly and followed our evacuation plan.

Northcote College is grateful to firefighters, fire commanders, and other emergency services who attended the fire this afternoon.

The fire service is investigating the cause.

We are sad to have lost a heritage building, the oldest building on the school site, which has served the school community for over a century.

We are offering support to both staff and students.

There will be work on site over the weekend.

Thank you to those who have reached out with generous offers of help.

School will be open as usual on Monday morning.

1.40PM UPDATE ON FIRE AT NORTHCOTE COLLEGE

All classroom buildings have been safely evacuated.

School is closing for the day at 2pm. Some students may not have their bag because of the evacuation. We are asking students to go home, if they can, without their bag. Students who are unable to get home or need to call home are meeting in the Hall and will be supported by staff.

An email to all students and whānau with further information will be sent later today.

1pm Friday 20 February 2026

There is an active fire at Northcote College in the Sports Pavilion. The fire service is here.

All students have been evacuated to the other end of the school and are safe.

We are waiting for further direction from the Fire Service and will update you as we can.