Wesley College hostel closed following violent incident involving senior students

Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 11 Nov 2025, 4:32pm

In this story Education Review Office, Wesley College

Education officials ordered the closure of the hostel at Wesley College in Pukekohe after a violent incident involving more than 30 senior boarders. The Education Review Office cited a history of abuse, but the school principal has criticised the office, claiming it was disrespectful to students.

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1. StuffTue 11 Nov 2025, 12:13pm

   Revealed: The violent incident that led to the hostel shutdown at NZ’s oldest school (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 11 Nov 2025, 1:21pm

   Wesley College hostel closure: Violence among boarders at NZ’s oldest school behind urgent shutdown (opens in new tab)

   • ERO defends Wesley College hostel closure after principal critique (opens in new tab) Tue 11 Nov 2025, 4:32pm
3. RNZTue 11 Nov 2025, 3:52pm

   Education Review Office 'badgered' students about safety - Wesley College principal (opens in new tab)