The Otorohanga District has excellent schooling
- Pre school
- Primary schools
- Secondary / High School / College
- Tertiary education
- Additional education resources
The Otorohanga and Kawhia communities, plus the surrounding rural areas, have:
- Excellent pre-school and créche facilities
- 3 primary schools in the Otorohanga Community
- 1 primary school in the Kawhia community
- 8 rural primary schools throughout the Otorohanga District
- A secondary school in the Otorohanga community
- A Trade Training Centre in the Otorohanga township Adult Continuing Education programmes
- University and polytechnic education within easy commuting distance of Otorohanga.
PRE-SCHOOLS (up to age 5 years)
Annie's Childcare
Kakamutu Road, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 8487 / 027 210 8385 |
| Email: | annieschildcare@xtra.co.nz |
| Roll: | 70 (licensed for 39 including 10 places for under 2-year-olds) |
| Entry age: | Birth to school age |
| Staff: | 8 |
| Staff to Child ratio: | Under 2 years 1:3; Over 2 years 1:6 |
| Hours: | 8am–5pm Monday to Friday (Open during school holidays) |
| Fees: | Offers childcare subsidies through Work & Income 20 free hours of childcare for all 3 year olds |
| Mission Statement: | Our vision is to have a culturally sensitive, warm and caring environment for all children to develop and learn. Allow each child to be an individual and develop to their full potential. We provide a semi structured/free play environment that encourages learning by using trained, caring and interactive staff, working in partnership with parents/whanau and the local community. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | In the Otorohanga township on Kakamutu Rd (behind St John's Ambulance Station) |
Kawhia Early Childhood Centre – Te Kura Tiaki Kohungahunga
318 Rosamond Terrace, KAWHIA
| Phone: | 07 871 0048 |
| Email: | kawhiaedtrust@xtra.co.nz |
| Roll: | 24 (Licensed for 30 over 2's) |
| Entry age: | 2 years old |
| Teachers: | 4 |
| Hours: | Monday to Friday 9:00am–3:00pm (Closed during school holidays) |
| Mission Statement: | Kawhia Early Childhood Centre is a bicultural, bilingual centre which bases its philosophy on the principles of the Te Whariki curriculum, providing a positive reciprocal approach to learning. 'Te reo maaori me ona tikanga' is an integral part of our learning environment - our programme provides for the holistic development of children and our curriculum plan supports the diverse learning styles of all children. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | 57km |
Hopscotch Early Learning Childcare Centre
11 Bledisloe Avenue, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 8732 / 027 255 2464 |
| Email: | hopscotch.ltd@xtra.co.nz |
| Roll: | 65 (licensed for 35 including 10 under the age of 2) |
| Entry age: | 3 months to 3½ years |
| Teachers: | 8 |
| Staff to Child ratio: | Infants 1:3, Toddlers 1:6 |
| Hours: | 8:00am–5.15pm Monday to Friday. (Open during school holidays. Closed for statutory holidays and two weeks at Christmas.) |
| Fees: | Please ask for our current fees policy. Parents are able to apply for childcare subsidies through Work & Income. We offer 20 hours free childcare per child, per week for children aged 3 and over. |
| Mission Statement: | Our vision is to provide a calm, consistent yet adaptable environment where all children can have fun, gain independence, confidence and respect and have the opportunity to express individuality. Mãori children will enjoy educational success as Mãori and all children will be given opportunities and skills for their immediate and life-long benefit. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | In the Otorohanga township, opposite Otorohanga College. |
Hopscotch Pre-School
59 Haerehuka Street, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 8739 / 027 255 2464 |
| Email: | happy@hopscotchnz.com |
| Roll: | 50 (licensed for 30 children aged 2 and over) |
| Entry age: | 3 to 3½ years |
| Teachers: | 3 |
| Staff to Child ratio: | 1:10 |
| Hours: | 8:00am–5.15pm Monday to Friday. (Open during school holidays. Closed for statutory holidays and two weeks at Christmas.) |
| Fees: | Please ask for our current fees policy. Parents are able to apply for childcare subsidies through Work & Income. We offer 20 hours free childcare per child, per week for children aged 3 and over. |
| Mission Statement: | Our vision is to provide a calm, consistent yet adaptable environment where all children can have fun, gain independence, confidence and respect and have the opportunity to express individuality. Mãori children will enjoy educational success as Mãori and all children will be given opportunities and skills for their immediate and life-long benefit. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | In the Otorohanga township, opposite the Anglican Church. |
Otorohanga Kindergarten
9 Hinewai Street, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 8314 |
| Email: | otorohanga@cni-kindergarten.org.nz |
| Website: | www.cni-kindergarten.org.nz |
| Roll: | 40 |
| Entry age: | approx 3 years |
| Hours: | 6-hour sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.45am–2.45pm 4¼-hour session on Wednesday from 8.45am–1 pm |
| Teachers: | 3 |
| Teacher Aides: | 1 (part time) |
| Visiting Specialists: | 2 Early Intervention Speech, Language Therapists |
| Special Interests: | To provide a programme based on Te Whariki ECE Curriculum that values partnership with parents, children as holistic learners and reflects the dual heritage of NZ - Aotearoa. |
| Mission Statement: | To provide the highest quality early-childhood education service for young children in settings that inspire active learning and support inclusion. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | In the Otorohanga township, opposite the Otorohanga Medical Centre. |
Otorohanga Parents Centre
11 Kakamutu Street, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 1815 |
| Website: | www.parentscentre.org.nz |
| Teachers: | 1 Ante Natal CBE, 1 Music and Movement (part time) |
| Visiting Specialists: | Guest Speakers, Personal Development Tutor |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | Music and movement. Singing and moving – birth to 5 years 'Toddler Time' – 2 to 5 years. |
| Special Interests: | Adult education and personal development courses including antenatal classes, baby and child nutrition, 'Tinies to Tots', 'Moving & Munching', 'Baby & You'. |
| Mission Statement: | Positive birth experiences and informed parenting in a community where parents are supported and highly valued in their role. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | In the Otorohanga township opposite the Otorohanga swimming pools. |
Otorohanga Playcentre
40 Te Kawa Street, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 7930 |
| Roll: | 45 |
| Entry age: | 0 to school age |
| Hours: | Monday & Wednesday: 9.30am–12noon. Everyone is welcome at playcentre; it's a great place to be, an excellent opportunity for our children and families. |
| Mission Statement: | The Playcentre environment allows children to learn through free play. It is an opportunity for parents to upskill themselves to ensure playcentre is a place of opportunities for children, parents and whanau as a whole. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | In the Otorohanga township. |
PRIMARY SCHOOLS (5–12 years)
Arohena Primary School
40 Pukewhau Road, RD7, TE AWAMUTUu
| Phone: | 07 872 4526 |
| Email: | admin@arohena.school.nz |
| Roll: | 52 students |
| Teachers: | 3 |
| Teacher Aides: | 2 |
| Visiting Specialists: | RTLB Literacy |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | School Garden, Arohena Trail Ride, Stock Evening |
| Mission Statement: | We strive to provide excellence in all aspects of education. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | 60km |
Hauturu Primary School
614 Harbour Road, Hauturu, RD2, OPARAU
| Phone: | 07 871 0627 |
| Email: | office@hauturu.school.nz |
| Roll: | 55 students |
Kawhia Primary School
318 Rosamond Terrace, PO Box 28, KAWHIA
| Phone: | 07 871 0725 |
| Email: | office@kawhia.school.nz |
| Website: | www.kawhia.school.nz |
| Roll: | 53 students |
| Teachers: | 3 full time, 1 part time |
| Teacher Aides: | 1 |
| Visiting Specialists: | RTLB (Resource Teacher of Learning Behaviour) |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | Homework centre, netball. |
| Mission Statement: | We will provide a quality education for all students in an environment that is positive, caring and safe. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | 57km |
Kio Kio School
1701 State Highway 3, RD4, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 1816 |
| Email: | admin@kiokio.schoolzone.net.nz |
| Roll: | 156 students |
| Teachers: | 7 full time, 3 part time |
| Other Staff: | 4 Teacher Aides 4 Ancillary staff |
| Visiting Specialists: | 4 |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | Business Programme, French, Japanese, German, Spanish, Extension programmes in maths and literacy. |
| Mission Statement: | Kio Kio school will provide students with a positive, safe and secure learning environment where every child is given maximum opportunity to excel. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | 8 kms north of Otorohanga |
| Bus Routes: | 2 |
Korakonui Primary School
734 Wharepuhunga Road, RD3, TE AWAMUTU
| Phone: | 07 872 2762 |
| Email: | office@korakonui.school.nz |
| Roll: | 112 students |
| Teachers: | 5 |
| Teacher Aides: | 2 |
| Visiting Specialists: | RTLB (Resource Teacher of Learning Behaviour) |
| Mission Statement: | Learning for life. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | 15 minute drive |
| Bus Routes: | 2 |
Maihiihi Primary School
Maihiihi Road, RD2, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 2887 |
| Email: | maihiihi.school@watchdog.co.nz |
| Roll: | 73 students |
| Teachers: | 5 |
| Teacher Aides: | 2 |
| Visiting Specialists: | As the need arises e.g. Literacy, RTLB, music, art, sport etc. |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | Agricultural Day Combined Otorohanga Event (COPs) Challenge competitions. Extension programmes, computer suite, community library/research centre. |
| Special Interests: | Skills based learning. Emphasis on the key competencies & values. Literacy Programme, Numeracy Project. Skill-based sports, 'Jolly Phonics', Reading Recovery. |
| Mission Statement: | Developing confident, connected, actively involved life-long learners. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | 20km |
| Bus Routes: | 2 |
Ngutunui Enviro School
400 Ngutunui Road, RD6, TE AWAMUTU
| Phone: | 07 871 9426 |
| Email: | office@ngutunui.school.nz |
| Roll: | 26 students |
| Teachers: | 2 |
| Teacher Aides: | 2 |
| Visiting Specialists: | Resource Teacher of Literacy, Resource Teacher of Learning Behaviour |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | Project Energize, Inter-School Sporting Events, Agricultural Day, School Camp and trips, weekly Te Reo classes, weekly 'Bible in Schools' classes, Enviro-School focus, weekly German classes for year 4-8 students. |
| Special Interests: | Environmental Education. We are committed to providing high quality education with a focus on sustainability and environmental issues. We recycle our rubbish and have composting and worm farming. Other features of the school include native planting and restoration projects, a butterfly garden, environmentally themed murals, an edible organic vegetable garden, bird bath, mosaic tiles and community recycling centre. |
| Mission Statement: | A place where people and nature are nurtured and the whole school environment is a learning resource. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | 15 minute drive |
| Bus Routes: | Free bus service paid for by Board of Trustees. Part of State highway 31 around school. Hikurangi Road and Mangati Roads. All areas between these two roads in a loop. |
| Other: | Ngutunui Play Group meets every Wednesday: 10.00am–12.30pm in the school hall. Everyone is most welcome to attend with their pre-schoolers. |
Otewa School
916 Otewa Road, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 0859 |
| Email: | office@otewa.school.nz |
| Roll: | 60 students |
| Teachers: | 4 full time, 1 part time |
| Teacher Aides: | 2 |
| Visiting Specialists: | Literacy, Music, RTLB, Sport |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | Agricultural Day Combined Otorohanga Event (COPs) Challenge competitions. Extension programmes, computer suite, community library/research centre. |
| Mission Statement: | To be a learning community preparing preparing children to be reflective learners, independent self-managers, skilled communicators, committed team players and responsible citizens as they move towards happy, fulfilled lives. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | 10km |
| Bus Routes: | 2 |
Otorohanga Primary School
95 Phillips Avenue, PO Box 137, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 7334 |
| Email: | office@oto.school.nz |
| Roll: | 60 students |
| Teachers: | 4 |
| Specialists: | There are 3 Resource teachers based at the school |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | Sports / Interest Groups / Special Needs Programme. |
| Special Interests: | ICT student support / welfare. Literacy. Outdoor Education. Allan Duff's "Books in Homes" programme. Project Energize. |
| Mission Statement: | Otorohanga Primary School will provide a safe environment to meet the individual learning needs of our children. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | Within the Otorohanga community |
| Bus Routes: | 1 |
| Other: | The school has a supportive Board of Trustees which has funded interactive whiteboards in our two senior classes. A range of events sees the community, parents, teachers and children combining to bring about enjoyable learning occasions. The Library resource centre, the Hall and the attractive grounds are a result of the district's support of the school. |
Otorohanga South School
2 Rangipare Street, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 8530 |
| Email: | admin@otosouth.school.nz |
| Roll: | 360 students |
| Teachers: | 18 full time, 4 part time |
| Teacher Aides: | 10 |
| Visiting Specialists: | SAAR Teacher, Special Needs Teacher |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | Large number of sports teams. Goal-based learning programmes, large hall offers after-school activities. |
| Special Interests: | Special Needs Programmes and a Special Unit for ORRS children. We have a computer suite for technology as well as woodwork, metal work, sewing and cooking. A strong leadership development opportunity exists for year 8s as part of the active student council. |
| Mission Statement: | To provide a complete education where students are encouraged to become and remain lifelong learners. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | Within the Otorohanga community |
| Bus Routes: | 4 |
St. Mary's Catholic School
38 Hinewai Street, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 8801 |
| Email: | stmary-oto@xtra.co.nz |
| Roll: | 30 students |
| Teachers: | 2 full time, 1 part time |
| Teacher Aides: | 2 |
| Visiting Specialists: | SAAR Teacher, Special Needs Teacher |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | Annual class camps, participation in community activities eg. Christmas parade. Christmas 'neighbourhood block' party, weekly visits to Beattie Home, promoting 'Catholic Schools Day'. |
| Special Interests: | Catholic dimension - children of all ages working together. |
| Uniform: | Summer and winter uniforms |
| Mission Statement: | Grow in grace and knowledge in Christ Jesus. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | Within the Otorohanga community |
| Bus Routes: | Waitomo, Hangitiki, Honikiwi, Pirongia Road and local area |
| Other: | Close affiliation with local schools and other Catholic Schools. |
SECONDARY / HIGH SCHOOL / COLLEGE (13–17 years)
Otorohanga College
Bledisloe Avenue, PO Box 115, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 8029 |
| Email: | administration@otocoll.school.nz |
| Website: | www.otocoll.school.nz |
| Roll: | 375 students |
| Teachers: | 27 full time, 3 part time |
| Teacher Aides: | 3 |
| Visiting Specialists: | RTLB Literacy |
| Extra Curricular Activities: | All sporting and cultural activities |
| Uniform: | Uniform for years 9–12 |
| Mission Statement: | We strive to provide excellence in all aspects of education. |
| Distance from Otorohanga: | In the township |
TERTIARY EDUCATION
Trade Training Centre
24-26 Turongo Street, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 6158 |
| Email: | otorohanga@wintec.ac.nz |
| Website: | www.wintec.ac.nz |
| Programmes: | New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Industry and Trade Qualifications, Wintec Qualifications & Apprenticeship Support, Engineering/Automotive Trades L2, Rural Technology L3. |
Wintec Regional Centre
128–130 Maniapoto Street, PO Box 157, OTOROHANGA
| Phone: | 07 873 6158 |
| Email: | otorohanga@wintec.ac.nz |
| Website: | www.wintec.ac.nz |
| Full or Part Time: | [New Zealand Qualifications Authority] – Business, IT & Community Support Services Youth Guarantee places on one year full time programmes (FREE) |
| Short Courses: | – Health & Safety |
| Online Programmes: | – Liquour Licensing ($150) – Vital English – ESOL and domestic student literacy support ($15 per month) – National Certificate in Computing L3 (FREE) |
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
| Apprentice Support: | Ray Haley | 0800 873 001 |
| Continuing Education: | Mrs Audrey Wallis | 07 873 8135 |
| Parent Education Group: | 07 873 7389 | |
| Parents as First Teachers: | Plunket |
07 873 8082 |
| School Guidance Councillor: | Wayne Orsler | 07 873 8029 |
| Speld – King Country: | Dawn Phillips | 07 873 8735 |