Enrolment at our school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office.
In 2027 there will be three enrolment periods, one in each of the first three terms. Information for enrolments within each of those periods will be advertised part way through the previous term.
As our school operates a Cohort Entry policy for new entrants which means that new entrants start school in groups through the year rather than on their fifth birthday, at specified points in the year: either on the first day of term or at a mid-point of a term after they turn five. More information is at https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/starting-school/cohort-or-group-entry-children-starting-school
For the first enrolment period, the school has determined that the following places are likely to be available for out-of-zone students to start at the beginning of Term 1 2027 (Monday 1 February 2027):
- up to 10 places for Year 1 (new entrant) students
up to 8 places for Year 5-6 students
up to 8 places for Year 7-8 students
The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone.
Parents of students who live outside our home zone and would like to enrol their child at Puketapu School should complete an application form no later than 4pm on Monday 12 October 2026.
Parents of students who live within the home zone and intend enrolling their child at any time during the next year should also notify the school by Monday 12 October to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year.
Applications are made online at https://enrolments.linc-ed.com/apply/NZ/2223
If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available in each year group, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot for out-of-zone places is required, it will be held on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.
Details relating to the next enrolment period will be published in 2027.
