Education / Schools
Education / Schools
Northland provides a wide range of school and education services. The schools provide academic, cultural and skills based learning and technology.
The school year runs from January to December and is divided into four terms. The longest break makes the most of our fabulous summer, beginning in December and restarting in February.
Early Childhood Education
Most Whangarei suburbs offer privately owned day care facilities for your child.
Primary, Intermediate & Secondary Schools
Primary Schools cater for children from year 1 up to year 6, with children attending an Intermediate School for years 7 and 8.
All Primary and Intermediate Schools are co-educational, i.e. teaching both girls and boys. Secondary schools cater for children from year 9 to year 13 who then may then attend university or other tertiary establishments.
State Schools are funded by the Government however some private or State Integrated schools in the Whangarei District are partially or completely privately funded, and may have religious affiliations.
Tertiary Institutes
NorthTec and The University of Auckland Faculty of Education (Tai Tokerau Campus) run full degree courses in Whangarei.
NorthTec offers a wide range of vocational subjects up to a Diploma level. It provides industry-focused education, with flexible learning options. The University of Auckland offers a range of education / teacher training.
Te Wananga o Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers and is guided by Māori principles and values. A comprehensive range of certificate to degree qualifications is offered including courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, Māori performing arts and te reo Māori. to New Zealanders of all ages and walks of life.
