Kia Ora and Welcome

​​​​​​​Pākōwhai School is located halfway between Napier and Hastings making it a perfect location for those seeking a country school feel, close to the city. Our wonderful students are supported by a dedicated Team of Teachers and Support Staff, with a future focused Board of Trustees and an amazing community.

Our doors are always open so please, feel free to come in and discuss your child’s learning, or call in to learn more about Pākōwhai. We look forward to meeting you.

At Pākōwhai School our students are respectful, resilient, confident and curious. 

We offer students a range of opportunities to shine in different areas. Our stunning school grounds provide ample room for adventurous children to explore and take risks. We pride ourselves on our Inquiry learning, our sparkling swimming pool, our thriving vegetable gardens and our unique rural location.

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2026 Term Dates

Term One

Monday 26th January
to Thursday 2nd April 

Term Two

Monday 20th April
to Friday 3rd July

Term Three

Monday 20th July
to Friday 25th September
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Term Four

Monday 12th October
​​​​​​​to Friday December 18th 

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