As one of Wellington’s few full primary schools (Years 1–8), we offer children the rare opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive in a connected community from their first day of school through to the end of Year 8. We are proud to be home to Wellington’s only French bilingual programme, offering learners the unique opportunity to become confident bilingual communicators while learning within a vibrant multicultural environment.
Our innovative Year 7 & 8 programme provides an exciting alternative to intermediate, combining academic excellence with authentic, hands-on learning. Students engage in rich experiences including technology, digital media, design, hard materials, garden-to-table learning, leadership opportunities, and real-world problem solving - all designed to build confidence, creativity, and independence before high school.
Our exceptional physical environment is a major part of what makes our kura special. With expansive school grounds, a huge sports field, a bike track, extensive outdoor play spaces, gardens, and places to explore, children have room to move, create, take risks, have fun and connect with nature every day.

Massive thanks to The Vogelmorn Foundation, who in 2025 generously granted us $7,500 towards setting up our school library, and a further $8,500 to support one-to-one tutoring for priority learners.
Their contribution makes a real difference for our ākonga and is greatly appreciated by our kura.


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