Welcome to the vibrant and welcoming Blaketown School, nestled in the heart of Greymouth on the picturesque West Coast of New Zealand! Our esteemed institution is proudly a full-primary co-educational state school. As we embrace diversity within our educational community, approximately 88 students from kindergarten to year six are engaged and growing together under one roof at Blaketown School's main address on 90 Blake Street in the charming suburb of Blaketown.
At Blaketown School, we believe that education extends beyond academic achievement — it is about instilling values such as respect, responsibility, integrity, and compassion within our students while providing them with a safe learning environment where they can thrive both personally and academically. Our principal Christine Smith leads the school community in this mission, guiding us toward excellence every day by fostering an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates individuality alongside teamwork.
Our enrolment process is straightforward yet comprehensive to ensure we accept students who align with our educational philosophy and values while maintaining a manageable student-to-teacher ratio for personalized attention — the hallmark of Blaketown School's commitment to quality education on New Zealand soil!