Otahuhu College wishes to uphold the proud tradition of being an education centre within the South Auckland community. The aim at Otahuhu College is to help students develop, to the fullest, their potential in all aspects of intellectual, social, emotional, aesthetic and physical development.

Vision:

Otahuhu College as a dynamic learning community that is meeting the needs of its student population while maintaining the awareness of living in a rapidly changing society with diverse cultural needs.

Values:

The values of Otahuhu College are principles of behaviour applicable to all members of the college community.

1. Respect – Respect for others, Respect for the environment, Respect for self.
2. Tolerance – Willingness to recognise and respect the beliefs or practices of others.
3. Self worth – A feeling of pride in yourself.
4. Perseverance – A continuing and steady desire to achieve at the highest standard.
5. Honesty – Continued following of processes of fairness and truthfulness.