At Puketapu School we believe that our students contribute to their learning, their whanau and their community, they are communicators, they are kind to themselves, others and their environment, they are learners, they have a strong sense of belonging and they look after their wellbeing.

From communicating with parents, to  lunches to stationery to Bring Your Own device (BYOD), Puketapu School has plenty of great extras!

Get all the important dates for school terms, events, meetings and official information.

All students who live within the home zone described below and/or shown on the attached map shall be entitled to enrol at the school.

Welcome to the first stage of enrolling at Puketapu School - complete our online enrollment form here.

Our Principles

High Expectations
Oritetanga (Equity)
Inclusion – Ako
Community Involvement
Future Focus
Environmental Sustainability
Hauora

Two Pathways to Excellence

Academic - When the learner has developed the generic learning skills and the specific knowledge, skills and understandings that enable them to excel in their chosen pathways.

Personal - When the learner has developed the personal values, dispositions and capabilities that enable them to lead a happy, healthy and successful life, while making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of their communities.