Great Hāwera Schools
Hāwera has plenty of excellent schooling options, making the town’s emerging residential subdivision, Longview the perfect place for growing families to put down roots. Finding a home with good public schools nearby is a priority for many families, as well as couples who are planning for the future, and Hāwera has a lot to offer.
Early Childhood
There are more than 10 early childhood education and daycare centres to choose from in Hāwera.
One of the closest to the Longview subdivision is Koromiko Kindergarten, which is only a 2-minute drive or a 10-minute walk away.
The early childhood education centre encourages children aged 2-6 to learn through play.
At Koromiko Kindergarten they are passionate that both our indoor and outdoor environments reflect aspects of Papatuanuku, mother earth, through the gifts of nature and natural resources. There is a focus on Education for Sustainability that incorporates the principles of “reduce, reuse and recycle”, through gardening, cooking, and caring for ourselves and the environment.
Other options in Hāwera: Best Start South Road, Hawera Kindergarten, Tawhiti Kindergarten, Kiwi Clubhouse Learning Centre, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Ngati Ruanui, Best Start Pacey Ave, Kidz Barn Kindergarten, Hawera Playcentre, Butterfly Buddies Childcare, Te Kōhanga Reo O Ngāti Ruanui
Primary & Intermediate Schools
Almost 300 students attend Turuturu School, which aims for its students to experience a broad and full curriculum that develops their talents and motivates them to achieve.
There is a focus on science, environmental sustainability, physical activity, the arts, and oral language. Students are supported by the principal, Richard Bradley, and teachers to become confident and articulate learners.
During the school year, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of events including swimming, cross country running, athletics, netball, mini ball, rugby, soccer, and hockey to name a few. In addition, there is also the opportunity for students to be involved in music festival items, drama festivals, folk dance, speech, and all sorts of other cultural activities.
Just around the corner, Turuturu School is a very short 2-minute drive away from the Longview residential subdivision
Other options in Hāwera: Hawera Christian School, St Joseph’s School, Tawhiti School, Hawera Primary School
Te Paepae o Aotea
Opened at the start of 2023, Te Paepae o Aotea has approximately 1100 in attendance. A co-educational state school that caters for students for Year 7-15. Te Paepae o Aotea was formed in response to the closure of Hāwera High School and Hāwera Intermediate at the end of the 2022 school year.
The Ministry of Education at the beginning of 2020 when they received the education building briefs from Hawera High School and Hawera Intermediate recognised that they both needed major building works. A period of community consultation led by the Ministry of Education started in 2020 and continued into 2021. This consultation focused on the community having their say on the future schooling provisions for Hawera. The Minister of Education, Hon Chris Hipkins announced in November 2021 that both Hawera High School and Hawera Intermediate were due to be closed and a new Year 7-15 school would be opened.
The school name, Te Paepae o Aotea, was gifted by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui and Te Korowai o Ngāruahine as part of Matariki celebrations in 2022. Also gifted were a whakatauākī and a logo. There are two major components to the name, Paepae and Aotea and the condensed meaning is as follows: We are all on the learning journey of Aotea, as the people of South Taranaki, realising our full potential. Learn more on the school website.
With all the benefits of living in a semi-rural town – including connected communities and peaceful living – combined with great schooling options, it’s easy to see why Longview sections are selling quickly.