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Kawerau District · NZ state schools

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Schools by level

Elementary 2 · High school 1 · Other / combined 1

At a glance

Students
1,005 (2026)
Schools
4

Official rating

The official rating for this district is not linked yet.

Check the zoned school for an address

Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.

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Schools (4)

Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.

Elementary 2

  • Kawerau Putauaki School

    Grades Year 1–6 · Kawerau · Students 125 · Application / selective

  • Kawerau South School

    Grades Year 1–6 · Kawerau · Students 345 · Zoned

High school 1

  • Tarawera High School

    Grades Year 7–15 · Kawerau · Students 440 · Application / selective

Other / combined 1

  • Te Whata Tau o Putauaki

    Grades Year 1–13 · Kawerau · Students 95 · Application / selective

Checklist before renting in this district

Check these before you sign a lease.

  • Checked the assigned school for the exact address with the official lookup before signing

    Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)

  • Know that moving into a zone temporarily to get a place is not allowed

    Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)

  • Asked the district or council whether boundary or admission changes are planned

  • Asked whether the assigned school has room (or sends overflow elsewhere)

  • Checked that the lease is accepted as proof of address on the enrolment list

  • Asked how the assigned school supports English learners (ESL/EAL)

  • Checked the commute (school-bus eligibility, walking route)

  • Checked on the state or board page whether our visa means paying public-school fees

    Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.

    Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-29)

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ESL / ELL support

Public schools support English learners as ESL/ELL (Canada), EAL/D (Australia) or ESOL (New Zealand). An English assessment at enrolment decides the support; ask the school or board about its programme.

Sources

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