NGONGOTAHA

Ngongotaha School, was established in 1911 on the outskirts of Rotorua in a village type setting as a one class school with 33 students. We now have the equivalent of 18 teaching spaces, which comprise a blend of traditional and variable space classrooms. The community is well served by three local marae with an additional two marae that are on the outskirts of Ngongotaha itself. Ngongotaha School has a positive partnership local community and iwi. We value the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and ensure all students at Ngongotaha School learn about their local area, history, traditions, language and all aspects of Te Ao Maori. In addition to English Medium, students at Ngongotaha School are given the opportunity to learn in a Màori Medium environment using Te Marau Akura. We provide an environment for all students, staff and whanau where an understanding, appreciation and respect of Màori and other cultures is fostered... Sited on three levels, the school has well-established..

Also known as: Ngongotaha Primary School