Tararua District · NZ state schools
Schools by level
Elementary 16 · High school 2 · Other / combined 2
At a glance
- Students
- 2,678 (2026)
- Schools
- 20
Official rating
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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 16
Alfredton School
Grades Year 1–8 · Eketahuna · Students 24 · Application / selective
Ballance School
Grades Year 1–8 · Pahiatua · Students 23 · Application / selective
Dannevirke South School
Grades Year 1–8 · Dannevirke · Students 270 · Application / selective
Eketāhuna School
Grades Year 1–8 · Eketahuna · Students 99 · Application / selective
Huia Range School
Grades Year 1–8 · Dannevirke · Students 217 · Application / selective
Kumeroa School
Grades Year 1–8 · Kumeroa · Students 34 · Application / selective
Makuri School
Grades Year 1–8 · Makuri · Students 14 · Application / selective
Mangatainoka School
Grades Year 1–8 · Mangatainoka · Students 48 · Zoned
Norsewood and Districts School
Grades Year 1–8 · Norsewood · Students 43 · Application / selective
Pahiatua School
Grades Year 1–8 · Pahiatua · Students 335 · Zoned
Pongaroa School
Grades Year 1–8 · Pongaroa · Students 50 · Application / selective
Ruahine School
Grades Year 1–8 · Dannevirke · Students 167 · Zoned
St Anthony's School (Pahiatua)
Grades Year 1–8 · Pahiatua · Students 128 · Application / selective
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Grades Year 1–8 · Dannevirke · Students 131 · Application / selective
Weber School
Grades Year 1–8 · Dannevirke · Students 35 · Application / selective
Woodville School
Grades Year 1–8 · Woodville · Students 122 · Application / selective
High school 2
Dannevirke High School
Grades Year 9–15 · Dannevirke · Students 400 · Application / selective
Tararua College
Grades Year 9–15 · Pahiatua · Students 379 · Application / selective
Other / combined 2
TKKM o Tamaki Nui A Rua
Grades Year 1–13 · Dannevirke · Students 81 · Application / selective
Totara College of Accelerated Learning
Grades Year 1–13 · Dannevirke · Students 78 · 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
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