The Forest School
605 Hibiscus Coast Highway Orewa
The Forest School is a Full Primary located in Orewa, specifically in the suburb of Waiwera. The school operates under the Charter School authority within the Auckland Region region.
With a roll of approximately N/A students, The Forest School provides a diverse community environment (Co-Educational). Having served the community since February 2026, the school maintains an active presence online at https://www.theforest.school.nz/.
School Data & Characteristics
- Org Name
- The Forest School
- Contact1 Name
- Tennille Murdoch
- URL
- https://www.theforest.school.nz/
- Add1 Line1
- 605 Hibiscus Coast Highway
- Add1 Suburb
- Waiwera
- Add1 City
- Orewa
- Add2 City
- Orewa
- Urban Rural Indicator
- Rural other
- Org Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- Charter School
- CoEd Status
- Co-Educational
- Territorial Authority
- Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
- Regional Council
- Auckland Region
- Local Office Name
- Auckland Office
- Education Region
- Tāmaki Herenga Tāngata
- Latitude
- -36.560733
- Longitude
- 174.698008
- EQi Index
- 462
- DateSchoolOpened
- 2026-02-02
- Status
- Open
- Language of Instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- BoardingFacilities
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Forest School answered for parents and students.
What type of school is The Forest School?
The Forest School is a Full Primary school, operating under the Charter School authority in the Auckland Region region of New Zealand.
Where is The Forest School located?
The Forest School is located in Orewa, Waiwera, New Zealand. The address is 605 Hibiscus Coast Highway Orewa.
Is The Forest School a co-educational school?
The Forest School has a Co-Educational enrolment status. This means the school accepts both male and female students.
Does The Forest School have a website?
Yes, The Forest School has an official website at https://www.theforest.school.nz/. You can visit it to find out about enrolments, school events, and community news.
When did The Forest School open?
The Forest School was established and opened its doors in February 2026. It has been serving the local community and the Auckland Region region ever since.
Which local education office oversees The Forest School?
The Forest School falls under the jurisdiction of the Auckland Office local education office, which is part of the Auckland Region Regional Council area.
How do I find The Forest School on a map?
You can find The Forest School using the interactive map on this page (GPS coordinates: -36.560733, 174.698008). Alternatively, open it directly in Google Maps using the link provided below the map.
How do I enrol my child at The Forest School?
To enrol your child at The Forest School, we recommend contacting the school directly. The school will be able to advise on their enrolment scheme, in-zone requirements, and any available spaces.
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