Opihi College

Opihi College is a Secondary (Year 7-15) school situated on Richard Pearse Drive, .

With a roll size of around 278 students. Kirsten Stevens is the principal .

They provide support for international students to enrol at Opihi College. If you're looking for a New Zealand Education you can visit their website or phone them Phone: +64 XXXXX click (The current time in New Zealand is 3:44 AM).

Opihi College

Opihi College, located at the scenic Richard Pearse Drive in Temuka of New Zealand's South Island, stands as a testament to educational excellence and community spirit. As an esteemed institution within its region, Opihi College has been nurturing young minds for generations.

The enrolment process at this respected school is both inclusive and comprehensive. Prospective students can apply through the New Zealand Education Authority's online portal or by submitting an application directly to Opihi College, where dedicated staff members are always ready to provide guidance.

Under the experienced leadership of Principal [Principal Name], who brings over two decthy years in educational administration and a heartfelt dedication to student success, students at Opihi College thrive. The principal's vision aligns with core values such as integrity, respect, excellence, community engagement, perseverance, innovative thinking, environmental stewardship, cultural diversity, empathy, and lifelong learning.

Situated in the heart of Temuka—a charming town known for its rich history as a gold rush settlement during New Zealand's colonial era —Opihi College offers students an immersive educational experience rooted in local culture while providing access to world-class academic resources.

Surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of Otago, including rolling hills and cascading waterfalls that are a short drive away from Queenstown's adventure tourism hub or Christchurch’s arts scene just an hour northwest via scenic routes like State Highway 1, Temuka provides its students with endless opportunities to explore their passions beyond the classroom walls.

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Physical Address:

Richard Pearse Drive
Temuka

Phone: 036 XXXXX click

Email: opihicollege.school.nz click

Postal Address:

Richard Pearse Drive
Temuka 7920

Upcoming Events at Opihi College

Event Date Details
Monday 23/03/2026 - Friday 27/03/2026 National Summer Tournament Week
National Summer tournament week across NZ. Sign ups will be in the Library. Enquiries to [email protected]
Wednesday 25/03/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Friday 27/03/2026 - Sunday 29/03/2026 SISS Athletics
Students who have been selected will participate in the SISS Athletics in Christchurch from Friday to Sunday
Friday 27/03/2026 Bingo Night - Netball Fundraiser
A fun night with lots of awesome prizes, auction items and raffles. $10 entry gets you 2 bingo cards, tea, coffee, juice, water and nibbles. Extra bingo cards $5 each. Alcohol and hot food available.
Wednesday 1/04/2026 Aoraki Equestrian
Students will be able to compete in the Aoraki Equestrian for the Sandlewood Trophy at the Waimate Showgrounds. Open to students from Year 7 - 13. Enquiries to [email protected]
Wednesday 1/04/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Wednesday 1/04/2026 Sexwise
Sexwise is a free sexual health and relationships theatre programme funded by Te Whatu Ora.
Our programme uses applied theatre methodologies to build empathy and understanding of sexual health issues and healthy relationships, including dispelling misinformation and using peer-to-peer learning to increase knowledge of parental and clinical support pathways.

Our programme starts with a 50min performance for all of your students which is engaging, entertaining and contains common misunderstandings and sexual health situations that will be familiar to your students. Then we break the group down into 25 person workshops which run for 50mins. In the workshops the students play games, ask the characters questions, provide advice and our performers facilitate loads of peer learning to unpack the performance they saw.
You can find more information available at our website: https://sexwise.nz/
Wednesday 1/04/2026 - Thursday 2/04/2026 Pitching the Tent EOTC Trip
Friday 3/04/2026 - Sunday 19/04/2026 School Holidays
Wednesday 22/04/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Friday 24/04/2026 Aoraki Swimming Sports
Year 9 -13 students who have qualified for the Aoraki Swimming Sports in Ashburton. Enquiries to [email protected]
Wednesday 29/04/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Friday 1/05/2026 NCEA Level 1 Kakahu Day Tramp
Friday 1/05/2026 Art Sculpture Workshop Year 9/10
24 Year 9/10 students attending a sculpture workshop between 11am and 13:30pm
Monday 4/05/2026 Aoraki Golf
Open to all Year 9 - 13 students who wish to represent Opihi College at the Aoraki Golf Championships. Enquiries to [email protected]
Wednesday 6/05/2026 Opihi Cross Country
Cross Country for all Year 7 - 13 students on Opihi College grounds. This is a house competition with competitive and non-competitive events.
Wednesday 6/05/2026 Aoraki Cycling
Cycling competition open to all Year 7 - 13 students at Levels Raceway in Timaru. Enquiries to [email protected]
Wednesday 6/05/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Tuesday 12/05/2026 Aoraki Cross Country
For all Year 9 - 13 students who qualified will compete at the Aoraki Cross Country in Timaru against other South Canterbury school.
Wednesday 13/05/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Monday 18/05/2026 - Friday 29/05/2026 Common Assessment Activities - Round 1
All Year 10 - 13 students who have not yet gained the Literacy and Numeracy co-requisite will sit their CAA's during this two week period
Wednesday 20/05/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Sunday 24/05/2026 SI Cross Country Festival
Cross Country festival for all Year 9 - 13 students (individuals and teams) in Invercargill. Enquiries to [email protected]
Wednesday 27/05/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Friday 29/05/2026 Teacher Only Day
Teachers will be participating in Curriculum based learning as set by the Ministry of Education. School is closed for instruction on this day.
Wednesday 3/06/2026 JPN NCEA Day in Christchurch
Wednesday 3/06/2026 Aoraki Squash
All Year 9 - 13 students who play squash are invited to the Aoraki Squash competition at the Timaru Squash Club. Enquiries to [email protected]
Wednesday 3/06/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Wednesday 10/06/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Thursday 11/06/2026 Aoraki Open Basketball
Aoraki Basketball competition for all teams Year 11-13 in Ashburton for the day. Enquiries to [email protected]
Tuesday 16/06/2026 Aoraki Junior Girls Basketball
Aoraki Year 9 & 10 Girls basketball competition in Timaru. Enquiries to [email protected]
Wednesday 17/06/2026 Aoraki Junior Boys Basketball
Aoraki Year 9 & 10 Boys Basketball competition in Ashburton for the day. Enquiries to [email protected]
Wednesday 17/06/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Friday 19/06/2026 910JPN Competition Dunedin
Friday 19/06/2026 School Ball
Wednesday 24/06/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Wednesday 1/07/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Saturday 4/07/2026 - Sunday 19/07/2026 School Holidays
Wednesday 22/07/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Sunday 26/07/2026 Aoraki Netball
Wednesday 29/07/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Thursday 30/07/2026 13! The Musical Performance

13 The Musical Performance

Friday 31/07/2026 13! The Musical Performance

13 The Musical Performance

Saturday 1/08/2026 - Sunday 2/08/2026 13! The Musical Performance

13 The Musical Performance

Tuesday 4/08/2026 Aoraki Boys Badminton
Aoraki Boys badminton competition in Timaru. Open to all Year 9 - 13 boys. Enquiries to [email protected]
Wednesday 5/08/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Thursday 6/08/2026 Aoraki Girls Badminton
Aoraki Girls Badminton in Timaru. Open to all Year 9 - 13 students. Enquiries to [email protected]
Sunday 9/08/2026 Aoraki Clay Target Shooting
Wednesday 12/08/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!
Wednesday 19/08/2026 Wednesday Wānanga
Join us each Wednesday after school for our Wednesday Wānanga — a relaxed space to catch up on classwork, get extra help, and strengthen your learning. Teachers are on hand to support you, whether you’re finishing homework, preparing for assessments, or just wanting some quiet study time.Everyone’s welcome — come along, connect, and keep your learning on track!

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Opihi College Curriculum

Below are some of the subjects that Opihi College offers to their students for 2026/2027.

L1 Mathematics (MAT101)
L2 Mathematics (MAT201)
L1 Art (ART101)
L2 Art (ART201)
L3 Art (ART301)
L1 English (ENG101)
L2 English (ENG201)
L3 English (ENG301)
L1 Physical Education and Outdoor Education (PED101)
L1 Health (HLT101)
L2 Physical Education and Outdoor Education (PED201)
L3 Physical Education (PED301)
L1 Science (SCI101)
L2 General Science (SCI201)
L2 Biology (BIO201)
L2 Chemistry (CHE201)
L3 Biology (BIO301)
L3 Chemistry (CHE301)
L2 Gateway (GAT201)
L3 Gateway (GAT301)
L1 Digital Technology (DIGI101)
L2 Digital Technology (DIGI201)
L3 Digital Technology (DIGI301)
L1 Hospitality (FNT101)
L2 Hospitality (FNT201)
L3 Hospitality (FNT301)
L1 Japanese (JPN101)
L2 Japanese (JPN201)
L3 Japanese (JPN301)
L1- 3 Te Ao Haka (HAK101)
L1 Te Reo Maori (MAO101)
L2 Te Reo Maori (MAO201)
L3 Te Reo Maori (MAO301)
L1 Design and Visual Communication (DVC101)
L2 Design and Visual Communication (DVC201)
L3 Design and Visual Communication (DVC301)
L1 Materials Technology - Hard Materials (MTE101)
L2 Materials Technology - Hard Materials (MTE201)
Video Conferencing/ Distance Learning Course (VCON)
L3 Mathematics (MAT301)
L3 General Science (SCI301)
L1 Music (MUS101)
L3 Study (STU301)
L2 Music (MUS201)
L3 Music (MUS301)
L2 Health (HLT201)
L1 Geography/History (SST101)
L2 Geography/History (SST201)
L3 Geography/History (SST301)
L3 Materials Technology - Hard Materials (MTE301)
L2 Tourism (TOU201)
L1 Agriculture and Horticulture (AGH101)
Supported Learning (LSUP)
L1 Health Life Skills (HLS101)
L2 Health Life Skills (HLS201)
L2 Financial Literacy (MAT202)
L2 Agriculture and Horticulture (AGH201)
L3 Agriculture and Horticulture (AGH301)
L3 Tourism (TOU301)
L1 Ready for Work (RDW101)
L1 Agriculture Academy (AGAC101)
L2 Agriculture Academy (AGAC201)

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