Whether you’re looking for a preschool, playcentre, daycare, or school, there’s an option to suit every whānau.
Island Bay School – Te Kura o Tapu te Ranga
Explore. Extend. Empower.
Learning that’s meaningful, creative, and makes a real difference.
St Francis de Sales School
Our vision is for every student to develop a love of God, learning, and life. From Year 1 to Year 8, children are supported and inspired by our dedicated team. We provide meaningful learning experiences in a nurturing Catholic environment.
Berhampore School – Te Kura o Berhampore
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At Berhampore School, we embrace the rich multicultural heritage of our tamariki. Our learners bring with them a wealth of languages, cultures, and stories that enrich our kura and shape our shared identity. We see diversity as a strength, and we work hard to create a place where every child feels proud of who they are and where they come from.
South Wellington Intermediate School – Te Kura o te Hautonga (SWIS)
Challenge, Engage,
Inquire, Inspire
SWIS focuses on the unique needs of Year 7 & 8 students. Here, emerging adolescents are challenged, inspired, and supported to grow as independent learners and thinkers.
Island Bay Kindergarten
Island Bay Kindergarten supports a whānau-based model and the tuakana–teina approach, where older and younger children learn with and from one another. While offering a range of services, the kindergarten operates as one connected learning community, welcoming all whānau across its programmes.
Curious Minds Childcare
Curious Minds believes every child deserves a space where they can explore freely and grow with confidence. Guided by the Te Whāriki curriculum, the centre places curiosity at the heart of learning, using play to foster creativity, independence, and a love of discovery.
Island Bay Playcentre
Here at Island Bay Playcentre, our sessions are mixed aged – from birth until school aged. Under the Playcentre philosophy we gently support our tamariki to become confident, independent individuals as they play, work, learn and grow together.
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