More Marlborough Boys' College students should get improved pass rates in exams this year, principal Wayne Hegarty said at the college prize-giving ceremony yesterday.
Mr Hegarty said he expected more students to achieve merit or excellence in NCEA exams this year compared with 2009.
In his year at the college, Mr Hegarty said he had been developing the values of pride and respect and on raising expectations and academic achievement.
One per cent of students in level 2 achieved excellence in 50 or more of their credits last year and 3 per cent in level 3, he said.
Eleven per cent achieved merit in year 11, and 12 per cent in year 13.
The college loan repayment to the Government was frustrating and was compounded by reduced roll numbers, which meant less funding, he said.
However, he acknowledged the support the school had received from the Ministry of Education.
"While our loan to them is a millstone, they have and will continue to support us to act on the Education Review Office recommendations designed to increase student academic achievement."
College board chairman Phil Robinson said a separate charitable organisation had been set up to raise funds for the school and will be launched early next year.
The organisation would focus on raising money, which left more time for the board and staff to focus on academic achievement.
The Marlborough Express
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