Kaiapoi High School

Kaiapoi High School is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school situated on 101 Ohoka Road, .

With a roll size of around 1,023 students. Jason Reid is the principal .

Kaiapoi High School

Welcome to Kaiapoi High School, a vibrant educational institution nestled in the heart of Kaiapoi, Canterbury. This school is dedicated to providing quality education and fostering personal growth within its community.

Located at 101 Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi High School sits amidst a picturesque rural setting that offers students an opportunity for hands-on learning experiences while connecting with nature. The surrounding area is known as the "Garden City of Canterbury," and it boasts beautiful landscapes where our school actively engages in environmental initiatives.

Enrolment Process

We invite prospective students to apply for enrollment at Kaiapoi High School by completing an online application form. Parents are encouraged to visit the school's office during regular business hours, where they can discuss their child’ end up with a personalized education plan.

Values

  • Respect: We believe in treating everyone we encounter with kindness and consideration. Our students learn to appreciate diversity, which is essential for building strong communities both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Integrity: Honesty forms an integral part of our school culture; it enables trust among staff, parents, and pupils alike while encouraging responsible decision-making in all aspects of life.
  • Excellence: Kaiapoi High School is committed to providing the highest quality education possible. We continuously strive for academic excellence by offering a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities that cater to our students' diverse interests and talents.
  • Citizenship: As responsible citizens, we encourage our pupils to participate in local community events while fostering an understanding of the world around them. This helps develop a sense of social responsibility that extends beyond school life.

Principal's Message

"As your principal, I

Physical Address:

101 Ohoka Road
Kaiapoi

Phone: 033 XXXXX click

Email: kaiapoi.school.nz click

Postal Address:

101 Ohoka Road
Kaiapoi 7630

Upcoming Events at Kaiapoi High School

Event Date Details
Tuesday 5/05/2026 KHS Open Night
Monday 18/05/2026 Co-requisite Writing Exams - Years 11/12/13
Co-requisite Writing Exam during Periods 3 & 4
Tuesday 19/05/2026 Co-requisite Reading Exams - Years 11/12/13
Co-requisite Reading Exam during Periods 3 & 4
Thursday 21/05/2026 Co-requisite Numeracy Exams - Years 11/12/13
Co-requisite Numeracy Exam during Periods 3 & 4
Friday 22/05/2026 Parent/Teacher Interviews
There are no classes on this day.
Monday 25/05/2026 Co-requisite Reading Exam - Year 10
Co-requisite Reading Exam during Periods 3 & 4
Tuesday 26/05/2026 Co-requisite Writing Exam - Year 10
Co-requisite Writing Exam during Periods 3 & 4
Thursday 28/05/2026 Co-requisite Numeracy Exam - Year 10
Co-requisite Numeracy Exam during Periods 3 & 4
Friday 3/07/2026 Term 2 ends
Monday 20/07/2026 Term 3 begins
Friday 25/09/2026 Term 3 ends
Monday 12/10/2026 Term 4 begins

Kaiapoi High School Daily Notices

Open night guides

Tuesday 28/04/2026 - Friday 1/05/2026

Can all head students and house leaders (senior and junior) meet Miss Fowler in A2 on Friday at first break. If anyone else is interested in being a tour guide on open night on Tuesday 5th May from 5pm-7pm, please also attend.


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Kaiapoi High School Curriculum

Below are some of the subjects that Kaiapoi High School offers to their students for 2026/2027.

Year 9 English (Y9ENGL)
Year 9 Literacy (Y9LITS)
Year 9 Physical Education (Y9PHED)
Year 9 Te Ao Māori - Full Year (Y9MAOR2)
Year 9 Science (Y9SCIE)
Year 9 Social Studies (Y9SOST)
Year 9 Dance (Y9DANC)
Year 9 Drama (Y9DRAM)
Year 9 Music (Y9MUSP)
Year 9 Art (Visual) (Y9ARTV)
Year 10 Mathematics (Y10MATH)
Year 10 English (Y10ENGL)
Year 10 Literacy Studies (Y10LITS)
B - Year 10 Food and Nutrition (Y10FDNU)
Year 10 Health (Y10HEAL)
B - Year 10 Outdoor Education (Y10ODED)
Year 10 Physical Education (Y10PHED)
B - Year 10 Sports Performance (Y10SPPE)
B - Year 10 Te Ao Māori 1 (Y10MAOR1)
B - Year 10 Te Ao Māori 2 (Y10MAOR2)
Year 10 Numeracy (Y10NUMR)
Year 10 Science (Y10SCIE)
A - Year 10 Classical Studies (Y10CLST)
A - Year 10 Economics (Y10ECON)
A - Year 10 Geography (Y10GEOG)
A - Year 10 History (Y10HIST)
B - Year 10 Digital Technologies (Y10TCDG)
B - Year 10 Food Technology (Y10TCFD)
B - Year 10 Hard Materials (Y10TCHD)
B - Year 10 Product Design (Y10PROD)
B - Year 10 Digital Art (Y10ARTD)
B - Year 10 Drama 1 (Y10DRAM1)
B - Year 10 Drama 2 (Y10DRAM2)
B - Year 10 Media Studies (Y10MEDS)
B - Year 10 Music 1 (Y10MUSP1)
B - Year 10 Music 2 (Y10MUSP2)
B - Year 10 Visual Art (Y10ARTV)
B - Year 10 Wearable Arts (Y10ARWE)
Levels 1/2/3 English as a Second Language (L123ESOL)
Level 1 English General (L1ENGL)
Level 1 English Literature (L1ENLT)
Level 1 English Skills (L1ENSK)
Level 1 Food and Nutrition (L1FDNU)
Level 1 Health Education (L1HEAL)
Approach Level Outdoor Education (Level 1 or 2) (L2ODED)
Level 1 Physical Education and Sports Science (L1PHED)
Level 1 Te Reo Māori (L1MAOR)
Level 1 Tikanga Māori (L1TIKM)
Level 1 Mathematics (L1MATH)
Level 1 Numeracy (L1NUMR)
Level 1 Science (L1SCIE)
Level 1 Commerce (L1COMM)
Level 1 Geography (L1GEOG)
Level 1 History (L1HIST)
Level 1 Digital Technologies (L1TCDG)
Level 1 Hospitality (L1HOSP)
Level 1 Metal Technology and Engineering (L1TCMT)
Level 1 Product Design (L1PROD)
Level 1 Wood Technology (L1TCWD)
Level 1 Digital Art (L1ARTD)
Level 1 Drama (L1DRAM)
Level 1 Media Studies (L1MEDS)
Level 1 Music and Taonga Puoro (L1MUSP)
Level 1 Te Ao Haka (L1HAKA)
Level 1 Visual Art (L1ARTV)
Level 1 Wearable Art (L1ARWE)
Level 1 Automotive (L1AMIS)
Level 2 English - Classic to Contemporary (L2ENCC)
Level 2 English - Oral & Visual (L2ENOV)
Level 2 Food and Nutrition (L2FDNU)
Level 2 Health Education (L2HEAL)
Aspiring Outdoor Education and Outdoor Activity Leadership (Level 2 or 3) (L3ODED)
Level 2 Physical Education and Sports Science (L2PHED)
Level 2 Te Reo Māori (L2MAOR)
Level 2 Tikanga Māori (L2TIKM)
Level 2 Mathematics with Applications (L2MAPP)
Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus (L2MATC)
Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics (L2MATS)
Level 2 Biology (L2BIOL)
Level 2 Chemistry (L2CHEM)
Level 2 Physics (L2PHYS)
Level 2 Psychology (L2PSYC)
Level 2 Accounting (L2ACCO)
Level 2 Business Studies (L2BUSS)
Level 2 Classical Studies (L2CLST)
Level 2 Economics (L2ECON)
Level 2 Geography (L2GEOG)
Level 2 History (L2HIST)
Level 2 Legal Studies (L2LEGS)
Level 2 Tourism (L2TOUR)
Level 2 Building (L2BLDG)
Level 2 Digital Technologies (L2TCDG)
Level 2 Hospitality (L2HOSP)
Level 2 Metal Technology and Engineering (L2TCMT)
Level 2 Wood Technology (L2TCWD)
Level 2 Art Design (L2ARDE)
Level 2 Drama (L2DRAM)
Level 2 Media Studies (L2MEDS)
Level 2 Music and Taonga Puoro (L2MUSP)
Level 2 Painting and Printmaking (L2ARPN)
Level 2 Photography (L2ARPH)
Level 2 Te Ao Haka (L2HAKA)
Level 2 Wearable Art (L2ARWE)
Level 2 Ready for Work (L2RFWK)
Level 3 English - Classic to Contemporary (L3ENCC)
Level 3 English - Oral & Visual (L3ENOV)
Level 3 Food and Nutrition (L3FDNU)
Level 3 Health Education (L3HEAL)
Level 3 Physical Education and Sports Science (L3PHED)
Level 3 Sport Coaching (L3PRSC)
Level 3 Te Reo Māori (L3MAOR)
Level 3 Tikanga Māori (L3TIKM)
Level 3 Mathematics with Applications (L3MAPP)
Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus (L3MATC)
Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics (L3MATS)
Level 3 Biology (L3BIOL)
Level 3 Chemistry (L3CHEM)
Level 3 Physics (L3PHYS)
Level 3 Psychology (L3PSYC)
Level 3 Accounting (L3ACCO)
Level 3 Business Studies (L3BUSS)
Level 3 Classical Studies (L3CLST)
Level 3 Economics (L3ECON)
Level 3 Geography (L3GEOG)
Level 3 History (L3HIST)
Level 3 Legal Studies (L3LEGS)
Level 3 Tourism (L3TOUR)
Level 3 Digital Technologies (L3TCDG)
Level 3 Hard Materials (L3TCHD)
Level 3 Hospitality (L3HOSP)
Level 2 Sound, Recording and Production (L2SORC)
Level 3 Art Design (L3ARDE)
Level 3 Drama (L3DRAM)
Level 3 Journalism (L3MEDJ)
Level 3 Media Studies (L3MEDF)
Level 3 Music and Taonga Puoro (L3MUSP)
Level 3 Painting and Printmaking (L3ARPN)
Level 3 Photography (L3ARPH)
Level 3 Sound, Recording and Production (L3SORC)
Level 3 Te Ao Haka (L3HAKA)
Level 3 Wearable Art (L3ARWE)
Level 2 Gateway (L2GATE)
Level 3 Gateway (L3GATE)
Level 1 Sport and Recreation (L1SPRE)
Level 1 Classical Studies (L1CLST)
B - Year 10 Business Studies (Y10BUSS)
B - Year 10 Project (Y10PROJ)
Level 2 Sport and Recreation (L2SPRE)
Level 3 Ready for Work (L3RFWK)
Level 2 Earth and Space Science (L2ESSC)
Level 3 Earth and Space Science (L3ESSC)
Whānau Group Tutor Class (9Wha)
Traditional Tutor Class (9TTUT)

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