Masterton District · NZ state schools
Schools by level
Elementary 12 · Middle school 1 · High school 6 · Other / combined 1
At a glance
- Students
- 5,395 (2026)
- Schools
- 20
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.
Schools (20)
Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.
Elementary 12
Douglas Park School
Grades Year 1–6 · Masterton · Students 358 · Zoned
Fernridge School
Grades Year 1–6 · Masterton · Students 219 · Zoned
Hadlow Preparatory School
Grades Year 1–8 · Masterton · Students 194 · Application / selective
Lakeview School
Grades Year 1–8 · Masterton · Students 598 · Zoned
Masterton Primary School
Grades Year 1–6 · Masterton · Students 266 · Zoned
Mauriceville School
Grades Year 1–8 · Mauriceville · Students 12 · Application / selective
Ōpaki School
Grades Year 1–8 · Masterton · Students 185 · Zoned
Solway School
Grades Year 1–6 · Masterton · Students 252 · Zoned
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Grades Year 1–6 · Masterton · Students 214 · Application / selective
Tinui School
Grades Year 1–8 · Masterton · Students 19 · Application / selective
Wainuioru School
Grades Year 1–8 · Masterton · Students 87 · Zoned
Whareama School
Grades Year 1–8 · Masterton · Students 51 · Application / selective
Middle school 1
Masterton Intermediate
Grades Year 7–8 · Masterton · Students 339 · Application / selective
High school 6
Chanel College
Grades Year 7–15 · Masterton · Students 337 · Application / selective
Mākoura College
Grades Year 9–15 · Masterton · Students 356 · Application / selective
Rathkeale College
Grades Year 9–15 · Masterton · Students 317 · Application / selective
Solway College
Grades Year 7–15 · Masterton · Students 211 · Application / selective
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Grades Year 7–15 · Masterton · Students 274 · Application / selective
Wairarapa College
Grades Year 9–15 · Masterton · Students 935 · Application / selective
Other / combined 1
TKKM o Wairarapa
Grades Year 1–13 · Masterton · Students 171 · 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)
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
- Ministry of Education — New Zealand Schools Directory2026· Checked 2026-10-31
School and district lists come from the NCES Common Core of Data; ratings from each state education agency. Every number carries its year. No house prices, crime data or home-made rankings.
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