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We are located in the northwest reaches of the Waikato near the rugged, yet beautiful west coast of the North Island.

Our school provides many learning opportunities for children from 5 to 13 years of age, from year 1 to 8.

Established in 1924 with a roll of 16 students, Waikaretu School has a long and successful history steeped in strong community spirit. Our rural environment provides tourism and farming-related opportunities for the community. Waikaretu School is strongly connected to our local community and is supported by two local marae: Pukerewa Marae and Weraroa Marae. 

Our curriculum empowers our learning community to make connections to and from our rural context. We support our learners to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become resilient, critical thinkers who actively achieve their goals in a connected world.

The footage on the right below is from last year's 2023 cluster cross-country hosted by Waikaretu School.

 

 

What's happening at Waikaretu School?

Upcoming Events in May

Tue 13

Year 7-8 Technology at Huntly

13 May 2025

Wed 14

BOT Meeting @ 6.30pm

14 May 2025

Fri 30

Year 4-8 Cluster Winter Sports @ Te Akau Complex

30 May 2025

Latest Notices

Denise Potbury and Ray Walker Farewell
8 Apr 2025

Waikaretu Community Farewell


Please join us at Waikaretu school on Wednesday the 9th of April @ 2pm when we will farewell Denise Potbury and Ray Walker who are leaving the district after nearly 30 years.
Food and drinks will be catered by Nikau Cafe.

Community working bee canceled for today
4 Apr 2025

Hello,

 

Due the the weather, the community working bee for this afternoon has been canceled.

 

 

Technology Schedule Term 2
3 Apr 2025

Technology Schedule Term 2

  • Tuesday 29th April
  • Tuesday 13th May
  • Tuesday 27th May
  • Tuesday 10th of June
  • Tuesday 24th June

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Pump & Electrical Services Ltd Te Karaka Station & Lodge McGuire Electrical Ltd MR Motorcycles
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