Tēnā koutou katoa — welcome to our kura

Whakarewarewa School crest — Te Kura o Whakarewarewa Whakarewarewa School Te Kura o Whakarewarewa

Te rārangi ingoa

Enrol at our kura

Two pathways, one welcoming kura. Whether you choose Rūmaki or Auraki, we will help you find the right fit for your tamaiti — and make the process simple.

Kōwhiri te ara

Choose your pathway

Both pathways share the same values, the same care and the same high expectations. The difference is the language your child learns through.

Rūmaki · Immersion

Learning through te reo Māori

A full immersion pathway where teaching, learning and daily life in the kura are carried in te reo Māori, building confident, fluent speakers grounded in tikanga.

  • Curriculum delivered in te reo Māori
  • English introduced as a structured subject
  • Haka, waiata and pōwhiri as daily practice
Auraki · Mainstream

Learning through English

A mainstream English-medium pathway where te reo Māori and tikanga are part of everyday learning — and where every learner is stretched and supported.

  • Curriculum delivered in English
  • Te reo Māori as a daily learning area
  • Local stories, place-based learning

He toru ngā tapuwae

Three easy steps

  • 1. Send the form below. Tell us about your tamaiti — it takes two minutes.
  • 2. Come and visit. Walk through the gateway, meet the team, see the kura in action.
  • 3. Complete enrolment together. Bring your documents and we will fill in the paperwork with you.

What to bring

Your tamaiti's birth certificate or passport, immunisation record, and proof of address. We will confirm the full list when we meet.

Ngā rā

Term dates

Term 3 ends
Fri 18 Sep
Term 4 begins
Mon 5 Oct
Teacher only day
Fri 21 Aug
Enrolments for 2026
Open now
All term dates

Starting mid-year is fine too — talk to us about the best time for your tamaiti.

Haere mai

Come and see us

The best way to decide is to visit. We will show you both pathways, introduce you to kaiako, and answer every question your whānau has.

Find us

63 Sala Street
Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010

Call us

07 348 3865
Mon – Fri, 8.00am – 3.30pm

Whakarewarewa School
63 Sala Street, Rotorua

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Te rārangi ingoa

Tell us about your tamaiti

This is an enrolment enquiry — it starts the process, with no obligation. We reply within two school days.

Please tell us your whānau name.
Please tell us your tamaiti's name.
Please enter a valid email address.

No obligation. We use your details only to reply to this enquiry.

Thank you — your enrolment enquiry has been received.
Our team will be in touch within two school days to arrange your visit.