Education Services in Hikurangi

Lighthouse Playgroup is located in the heart of Hikurangi and is a great place for mums, dads, grandparents, or caregivers to come along with their pre-schools are have some fun! With two public sessions running each week, we pride ourselves on being a place where you can come and relax whilst knowing your child is going to have a great time with our awesome toys and great kids who come along!

We have tea and coffee facilities and welcome contributions to shared morning teas. Our mums often love to catchup and enjoy our sessions just as much as the kids!

At Hikurangi Kindergarten we believe that respectful warm relationships are core to our centre philosophy and way of being. Our philosophy is based on the early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki.

We promote and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by promoting a bi-cultural learning environment that recognises and celebrates Te Āo Māori. We are guided by the principles and co-components of The Hikairo Schema.

Sitting under Hikurangi maunga, our centre reflects and supports our rural community and the special culture of Hikurangi. Our centre boasts a very spacious and beautiful outdoor area, which is centred around nature and supporting our tamariki to explore their interests freely.

We have an awesome teaching team, great indoor and outdoor environment and provide quality care and education.

At Hikurangi School, we are proud to be a vibrant and caring learning community where every child is valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff foster a love of learning through rich, engaging programmes that build curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

At Hukerenui Playcentre it’s quite normal for the kids, and adults, to turn up in gumboots, we’re a rural community, and our love for outdoor play reflects this. It’s an easy-going, friendly environment, where we love to get messy, creative, and adventurous.

Based at the Hukerenui School there are plenty of opportunities to mix with the school at their many events. This includes our transition to school program, where on Friday’s our 4 year old’s spend the morning with the new entrant class.

Hūkerenui School, established in 1889 and located 14 km north of Hikurangi, is a rural Years 0–8 state school of about 170 students on a 4.5 ha campus. It features modern classrooms (new intermediate block 2024), a Specialist Technology Centre, extensive outdoor facilities, and strong community and marae connections.

Kaurihohore School is a rural school that, despite its growth in recent years, continues to maintain a small school atmosphere. Our enrolment fluctuates between 170 and 210 students annually, reflecting our commitment to providing a close-knit community feel. We take immense pride in our Kaurihohore Kids, who consistently excel in various fields after leaving our kura.

Whananaki School is a friendly rural primary school providing quality education from Years 1 to 8. Nestled in a stunning coastal community, it offers a supportive learning environment where children thrive and families feel welcome.

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