Patrick Drumm
Patrick Drumm is the principal of Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland, New Zealand. Known for his commitment to educational excellence, he has been vocal about the challenges facing schools in the region due to high immigration and housing developments, which have resulted in capacity issues. Drumm has indicated that the school may not be able to accept out-of-zone students for the year 2026, emphasizing the need for new school construction in central Auckland to meet the growing demand.
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Patrick Drumm, the school headmaster, authorized the email advising Cullen of the trespass notice.
Court of Appeal hears tutor Rhys Cullen’s challenge against trespass notice from Mount Albert Grammar School
New Zealand· 2026-02-25
Patrick Drumm, headmaster of Mount Albert Grammar, said government funding didn’t cover the additional staff the school needed to run its academic, arts and sporting programmes.
Auckland Grammar seeking over $1800 in voluntary donations from parentsNew Zealand· 2025-12-05
Patrick Drumm, headmaster of Mt Albert Grammar, expressed concern over the increase in in-zone students.
Will Auckland’s inner city schools accept out-of-zone students? See the Herald’s figuresNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Patrick Drumm was another school leader hailing the changes as a 'huge step in the right direction'.
NCEA scrapped: Kiwi principals have their say on whether new NZ Certificate of Education will fix ‘tarnished’ system?New Zealand· 2025-08-04
MAGS principal Patrick Drumm praised the brothers and his school’s teachers for supporting their journey.
On The Up: Harvard and Georgia Tech: Auckland’s Shen brothers win prized scholarships after acing NCEA studiesNew Zealand· 2025-07-12
Patrick Drumm, principal of Auckland’s Mt Albert Grammar, said that with AI-models improving every month, schools were struggling to keep up.
AI-driven exam breaches surge as schools grapple with cheating, top principal’s warningNew Zealand· 2025-07-10
Patrick Drumm is the principal of Mount Albert Grammar School, which is facing challenges with enrolment due to rising immigration.
Auckland schools overwhelmed by enrolment surge amid immigration spikeNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Patrick Drumm, principal of Mount Albert Grammar, said his college was also running at capacity.
Rangitoto College rules out accepting out-of-zone students, parents increasingly desperateNew Zealand· 2025-06-13
