Balfour School
131 Queen Street Balfour
Balfour School is a Contributing located in Balfour. The school operates under the State authority within the Southland Region region.
With a roll of approximately 70 students, Balfour School provides a diverse community environment (Co-Educational). Having served the community since January 1886, the school maintains an active presence online at http://www.balfour.school.nz.
School Data & Characteristics
- Org Name
- Balfour School
- Telephone
- 03-2016042
- office@balfour.school.nz
- Contact1 Name
- Andrea Holt
- URL
- http://www.balfour.school.nz
- Add1 Line1
- 131 Queen Street
- Add1 City
- Balfour
- Add2 City
- Balfour
- Urban Rural Indicator
- Rural settlement
- Org Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- CoEd Status
- Co-Educational
- Territorial Authority
- Southland District
- Regional Council
- Southland Region
- Local Office Name
- Invercargill Office
- Education Region
- Otago, Southland
- Latitude
- -45.842766
- Longitude
- 168.585454
- EQi Index
- 421
- Total
- 70
- DateSchoolOpened
- 1886-01-01
- Status
- Open
- Language of Instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- BoardingFacilities
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Balfour School answered for parents and students.
What type of school is Balfour School?
Balfour School is a Contributing school, operating under the State authority in the Southland Region region of New Zealand.
Where is Balfour School located?
Balfour School is located in Balfour, New Zealand. The address is 131 Queen Street Balfour.
Is Balfour School a co-educational school?
Balfour School has a Co-Educational enrolment status. This means the school accepts both male and female students.
How many students attend Balfour School?
As of the most recent data, Balfour School has a school roll of approximately 70 students, making it a small school by New Zealand standards.
How do I contact Balfour School?
You can contact Balfour School by phone on 03-2016042, or by email at office@balfour.school.nz.
Does Balfour School have a website?
Yes, Balfour School has an official website at http://www.balfour.school.nz. You can visit it to find out about enrolments, school events, and community news.
When did Balfour School open?
Balfour School was established and opened its doors in January 1886. It has been serving the local community and the Southland Region region ever since.
Which local education office oversees Balfour School?
Balfour School falls under the jurisdiction of the Invercargill Office local education office, which is part of the Southland Region Regional Council area.
How do I find Balfour School on a map?
You can find Balfour School using the interactive map on this page (GPS coordinates: -45.842766, 168.585454). Alternatively, open it directly in Google Maps using the link provided below the map.
How do I enrol my child at Balfour School?
To enrol your child at Balfour School, we recommend contacting the school directly on 03-2016042 or emailing office@balfour.school.nz. The school will be able to advise on their enrolment scheme, in-zone requirements, and any available spaces.
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