Kaingaroa Forest School

Welcome to Kaingaroa Forest School, located in the heart of Dun Road within the beautiful Bay of Plenty. Our school is a full primary institution that prides itself on nurturing young minds and fostering an environment where every child can flourish.

At Kaingaroa Forest School, we believe education should be accessible to all children regardless of their background or abilities. We strive to provide equal opportunities for learning by embracing diversity in our student body and staff alike. Our core values include respect, integrity, responsibility, empathy, teamwork, creativity, resilience, curiosity, and a love for nature.

Our enrolment process is simple yet thorough to ensure the best fit between students' needs and our school community. Parents or guardians can apply online through our website by filling out an application form with basic personal information about their child such as age, interests, previous education history, any special requirements (e.g., learning difficulties), etc.

Once the initial screening is done based on this data and availability of spaces in appropriate classes/grades at our school, we invite interested families to attend an open day or scheduled visit where they can meet with staff members including Ms. Marylouise Macpherson-Hall - principal.