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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)

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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

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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