*Established
in 1893*
Maori, 
European pupil mixture*Decile 4
*A large primary school 6 kms from Whangarei (400+ pupils)
*Lovely large grounds with lots of mature trees
*Well maintained buildings and grounds
*Pleasant suburban marine environment
*Large, well-appointed modern purpose-built library
*Large adventure playground area
*Dedicated, well-qualified, caring staff
*Supportive community - active parent support
*Active supportive Board of Trustees and PTA
*Very well resourced
*Attractive learning environments
*Daily fitness, regular motor skills and sports programmes, including swimming and Education Outside the Classroom (camps)
*Up-to-date class programmes following National Curriculum Guidelines
*Expert 1:1 tuition, reading recovery and small group tuition for children with special needs
*Computers available to children in all classrooms and the library adn 2 computer room.
*Tikanga, te reo, Maori culture (kapa haka) and choir programmes available
*Strong emphasis on scholastic progress and success
*A mixture of children from all socio-economic groups
*School-wide behaviour management programmes and peer mediators in place. A "no-hitting" policy.
*Emphasis on meeting the needs of children with special abilities - Deputy Principal released full time to provide *suitable programmes for children with special abilities.
*Values Education - A school wide values programme is taught in all classes – supported by weekly Religious Education classes for Y4– 6 pupils.