The Otorohanga District offers excellent education facilities from pre-school to tertiary levels.

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The Otorohanga and Kawhia communities, plus the surrounding rural areas, have:

• Excellent pre-school and crèche 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-School (up to age 5 years)

Kawhia Early Childhood Centre – Te Kura Tiaki Kohungahunga
318 Rosamond Terrace, Kawhia

Phone/Fax: 07 871 0048
Email: kawhiaedtrust@xtra.co.nz
Teachers: 4
Roll No: 24 (Licensed for 30 over 2's)
Entry age: 2
Session times: Monday–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: 57 km

Hopscotch Early Learning Childcare Centre
11 Bledisloe Avenue, Otorohanga

Phone: 07 873 8732
Mobile: 027 255 2464
Email: hopscotch.ltd@xtra.co.nz
Roll No: 65 (licensed for 35 including 10 under the age of 2)
Teachers: 8
Entry age: 3 months to 3½ years
Staff to child ratios: Infants – 1:3, Toddlers 1:6
Opening hours: 8:00am–5.15pm Monday to Friday. Open during school holidays. Closing 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
Mobile: 027 255 2464
Email: happy@hopscotchnz.com
Roll No: 50 (licensed for 30 children aged 2 and over)
Teachers: 3
Entry age: 3 to 3½ years
Staff to child ratios: 1:10
Opening hours: 8:00am–5.15pm Monday to Friday. Open during school holidays. Closing 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.
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 No: 40
Entry age: approx 3 years
Teachers: 3
Part Time Teacher Aides: 1
Visiting Specialist Teachers: 2 Early Intervention Speech/ Language Therapists
Mission Statement: To provide the highest quality early-childhood education service for young children in settings that inspire active learning and support inclusion.
Areas of Strength or Special Interest: 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.
Distance from Otorohanga: In the Otorohanga township, opposite the Otorohanga Medical Centre

The Kindergarten provides:

• 6-hour sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.45am–2.45pm
• 4 1/4-hour session on Wednesday from 8.45am–1 pm

Otorohanga Parents Centre
11 Kakamutu Street, Otorohanga

Phone: 07 873 1565
Website: www.parentscentre.org.nz
Part Time Teachers: 1 Ante Natal CBE, 1 Music and Movement
Visiting Specialist Teachers: Guest Speakers, Personal Development Tutor
Mission Statement: Positive birth experiences and informed parenting in a community where parents are supported and highly valued in their role.
Extra Curricular Activities: Music and movement. Singing and moving – birth to 5 years, toddler Time 2-5 years.
Areas of Strength or Special Interests: Adult education and personal development courses including antenatal classes, baby and child nutrition, ‘Tinies to Tots’, ‘Moving and Munching’, ‘Baby and You’.
Distance from Otorohanga: In the Otorohanga township opposite the Otorohanga swimming pools.

Otorohanga Playcentre
40 Te Kawa Street, Otorohanga

Phone: 07 873 7930
Roll No: 45
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. Playcentre provides for children from 0 - school age.
Session times: Monday & Wednesday: 9.30-12noon. Big kids (children 3+): Friday 9.30 - 12noon. This session provides a step between playcentre and primary school. Everyone is welcome at playcentre; it's a great place to be, an excellent opportunity for our children and families.
Distance From Otorohanga: In the Otorohanga township

Primary Schools (ages 5-12 years)

Arohena Primary School
40 Pukewhau Road, RD7 Te Awamutu

Phone: 07 872 4526
Email: admin@arohena.school.nz
Roll No: 52
Teachers: 3
Teacher Aides: 2
Visiting specialist teachers: RTLB Literacy
Mission Statement: We strive to provide excellence in all aspects of education.
Extra Curricular Activities: School Garden, Arohena Trail Ride, Stock Evening.
Distance from Otorohanga: 60 kms

Hauturu Primary School
614 Harbour Road, Hauturu, R D 2, Oparau

Phone: 07 871 0627
Email: office@hauturu.schoolzone.net.nz
School Roll: 34

Kawhia Primary School
318 Rosamond Terrace, PO Box 28, Kawhia

Phone: 07 871 07285
Email: office@kawhia.school.nz
Website: www.kawhia.school.nz
Roll No: 53
Number of Teachers: 3
Part Time Teachers: 1
Teacher Aides: 1
Visiting Specialist Teachers: RTLB (Resource Teacher of Learning Behaviour)
Mission Statement: We will provide a quality education for all students in an environment that is positive, caring and safe.
Extra Curricular Activities: Homework centre, netball.
Distance from Otorohanga: 57 km
Bus Routes: 1

Kio Kio School
1701 State Highway 3, RD4, Otorohanga

Phone: 07 873 1816
Email Address: admin@kiokio.schoolzone.net.nz
Roll No: 156
Teachers: 7
Part Time Teachers: 3
Teacher Aides: 4
Ancillary Staff: 4
Visiting Specialist Teachers: 4
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.
Extra Curricular Activities: Business Programme, French, Japanese, German, Spanish, Extension programmes in maths and literacy.
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: korakunuischool@xtra.co.nz
Roll number: 118
Number of teachers: 6
Teacher Aides: 2
Mission Statement: Learning for life.
Distance from Otorohanga: 15 minute drive
Bus routes to and from school: 2

Maihiihi Primary School
Maihiihi Road, RD2 Otorohanga

Phone: 07 873 2887
Email: maihiihi.school@watchdog.co.nz
Roll No: 73
Teachers: 5
Teacher Aides: 2
Visiting Specialist Teachers: As the need arises e.g. Literacy, RTLB, music, art, sport etc.
Mission Statement: Developing confident, connected, actively involved life-long learners.
Extra Curricular Activities: Agricultural Day Combined Otorohanga Event (COPs) Challenge competitions. Extension programmes, computer suite, community library/research centre.
Areas of Strength or Special Interests: Skills based learning. Emphasis on the key competencies & values. Literacy Programme, Numeracy Project. Skill-based sports, ‘Jolly Phonics’, Reading Recovery.
Distance From Otorohanga: 20 kms
Bus Routes to and from School: 2

Ngutunui Enviro School
400 Ngutunui Road, RD6 Te Awamutu

Phone: 07 871 9426
Email: office@ngutunui.school.nz
Roll number: 26
Number of teachers: 2
Teacher Aides: 2
Visiting Specialist Teachers: Resource Teacher of Literacy, Resource Teacher of Learning Behaviour
Mission Statement: A place where people and nature are nurtured and the whole school environment is a learning resource.
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.
Areas of Strength or Special Dimension: 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.
Distance from Otorohanga: 15 minute drive
Bus Route: 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.
Additional Comments: Ngutunui Play Group meets every Wednesday: 10.00–12.30 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.schoolzone.net.nz
Roll No: 67
Teachers: 3
Part Time Teachers: 2
Teacher Aides: 2
Visiting Specialist Teachers: Literacy, Music, RTLB, Sport
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.
Extra Curricular activities: Kapa Haka
Distance from Otorohanga: 10 kms
Bus Routes: 3

Otorohanga Primary School
95 Phillips Avenue, PO Box 137, Otorohanga

Phone: 07 873 7334
Email: office@oto.school.nz
Roll No: 60
Teachers: 4
Visiting Specialist Teachers: There are 3 Resource teachers based at the school
Mission Statement: Otorohanga Primary School will provide a safe environment to meet the individual learning needs of our children.
Extra Curricular Activities: Sports / Interest Groups / Special Needs Programme.
Areas of Strength or Special Interests: ICT student support / welfare. Literacy. Outdoor Education. Allan Duff’s “Books in Homes” programme. Project Energize.
Classes: 3 (Year 0-3; Year 3-5; Year 6-8)
Distance From Otorohanga: Within the Otorohanga community
Bus Routes: 1
Additonal Comments: 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
Website: www.otosouth.school.nz
Roll No: 339
Teachers: 18
Part Time Teachers: 4
Teacher Aides: 10
Visiting Specialist Teachers: SAAR Teacher, Special Needs Teacher
Mission Statement: To provide a complete education where students are encouraged to become and remain lifelong learners.
Extra Curricular Activities: Large number of sports teams. Goal-based learning programmes, large hall offers after-school activities.
Areas of Strength or 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 8’s as part of the active student council.
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 No: 42
Teachers: 2
Part Time Teachers: 1
Teacher Aides: 2
Visiting Specialist Teachers: RTLB R.T. Literacy
Mission Statement: Grow in grace and knowledge in Christ Jesus.
Extra Curricular Activities: Annual class camps, participation in community activities e.g. Kiwiana and Christmas parades. Christmas 'neighbourhood block' party, weekly visits to Beattie Home, promoting ‘Catholic Schools Day’.
Areas of Strength or Special Interests: Catholic dimension - children of all ages working together.
Classes: 2 (Year 1-3; Year 4-8)
Distance from Otorohanga: Within the Otorohanga community
Bus Routes: Waitomo, Hangitiki, Honikiwi, Pirongia Road and local area
Dress Code: Summer and winter uniform
Additonal Comments: Close affiliation with local schools and other Catholic Schools.

Otorohanga College
Bledisloe Avenue, Otorohanga, P.O. Box 115 Otorohanga

Phone: 07 873 8029
Email: administration@otocoll.school.nz
Roll No: 364
Teachers: 27
Part Time Teachers: 3
Teacher Aides: 3
Visiting Specialist Teachers: 1 RTLB
Mission Statement:
Extra Curricular Activities: All sporting and cultural activities
Dress Code: Uniform for years 9–12

Trade Training Centre
24-26 Turongo Street, Otorohanga

Phone: 07 873 6158
Email: otorohanga@wintec.ac.nz
Website: www.wintec.ac.nz
Programmes Available: New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Industry and Trade Qualifications and Wintec Qualifications.

Community Education
Contact: Sonya Hetet
Phone: 07 873 0735

Continuing Education
Contact: Mrs. Audrey Wallis
Phone: 07 873 8135

Parent Education Group
Phone: 07 873 7389

Parents as First Teachers
Contact: Plunket
Phone: 07 873 8082

School Guidance Councillor
Contact: Wayne Orsler
Phone: 07 873 8029

Speld – King Country
Contact: Dawn Phillips
Phone: 07 873 8735