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Welcome to Kairanga School

Kairanga School is a welcoming, well-resourced full primary school for Years 0–8. Set in the Kairanga countryside, just minutes from Palmerston North, we offer the best of both worlds: a genuine country-school atmosphere close to the city.

With around 160 tamariki, we are large enough to offer a wide range of academic, sporting, cultural and leadership opportunities, yet small enough for every child and family to be known. Our teachers know their learners well and have high expectations for what they can achieve.

For Life We are Learning

Our vision, “For Life We are Learning,” is brought to life through our values of Hiranga (Excellence), Aumangea (Resilience), Manawanui (Empathy), Whanaungatanga (Relationships) and Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship). These guide how we learn, work and care for one another.

Our experienced teachers and seven skilled teaching assistants provide high-quality learning in literacy and mathematics, alongside rich opportunities in sport, the arts, kapa haka, technology, leadership and learning beyond the classroom. Our committed Board supports ongoing professional learning and staff wellbeing, helping make Kairanga a positive place to learn and work.

Our spacious grounds give tamariki room to run, explore and play, with a large field, cycle track, climbing trees, fort, turfed courts and an established nature reserve. Many of these facilities have been developed through the generous support of our Board, families and Home and School committee.

Kairanga is a community

We value strong partnerships with parents and whānau and believe children thrive when school and home work closely together.

Explore our website to discover more about our learning, people and school life. Visit our Facebook page for regular photos, celebrations and a weekly one-minute video update from our principal. If you are considering Kairanga School for your child or are interested in joining our staff, please get in touch via our contacts page.

We’d love to meet you and show you around!