Western Springs College (Maori: Nga Puna O Waiorea) is a co-educational state secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand. It teaches students from years 9 to 13 and is located near both Western Springs Park and Auckland Zoo. The school was originally part of Seddon Memorial Technical College but was moved to the current Western Springs site in circa 1960. The school was originally called Seddon High School following its separation from Seddon Memorial Technical College. Nesian Mystik the famous New Zealand band was formed there. The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) is located with the school grounds. The school is one of few in the Auckland area to have no formal uniform. The school sees the development of sensible attitudes towards dress and appearance as part of the education process and tidy dress standards are enforced. The school consists of five houses: The school operates an enrolment zone which entitles students residing within the zone to enrol at the school. Students from outside the zone may be admitted through a ballot system. A voluntary donation to cover costs is requested at the time of enrolment.