Manukura College emerged as the winners of the 2017 Issac Luke Cup at the Whanganui City College on Sunday.
Two days of round robin competition saw the Palmerston North-based Maori sports academy, who specialise in rugby league, finish with the highest aggregate.
Mid Central Zone general manager Lisa Reweti said New Plymouth's Francis Douglas Memorial College were delighted to finish second place after coming third in previous seasons.
Horowhenua's Waiopehu College were third in their first time entering the tournament, while Tai Wananga Tu Toa were fourth.
Reweti said it was pleasing to see FDMC and Waiopehu, traditionally rugby union schools, to continue to develop in league.