Ruru Special School
Ruru Street Invercargill
Ruru Special School is a Specialist School school offering Day Specialist education located in Invercargill. The school operates under the State authority within the Southland Region region.
With a roll of approximately 123 students, Ruru Special School provides a diverse community environment (Co-Educational). Having served the community since January 1963, the school maintains an active presence online at http://www.rurued.school.nz.
School Data & Characteristics
- Org Name
- Ruru Special School
- Telephone
- 03-2159379
- angela@rurued.school.nz
- Contact1 Name
- Raewyn Matthys-Morris (Acting)
- URL
- http://www.rurued.school.nz
- Add1 Line1
- Ruru Street
- Add1 City
- Invercargill
- Add2 City
- Invercargill
- Urban Rural Indicator
- Large urban area
- Org Type
- Specialist School
- Definition
- Day Specialist
- Authority
- State
- CoEd Status
- Co-Educational
- Territorial Authority
- Invercargill City
- Regional Council
- Southland Region
- Local Office Name
- Invercargill Office
- Education Region
- Otago, Southland
- Latitude
- -46.376766
- Longitude
- 168.346021
- EQi Index
- 519
- Total
- 123
- DateSchoolOpened
- 1963-01-26
- Status
- Open
- Language of Instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- BoardingFacilities
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ruru Special School answered for parents and students.
What type of school is Ruru Special School?
Ruru Special School is a Specialist School (Day Specialist) school, operating under the State authority in the Southland Region region of New Zealand.
Where is Ruru Special School located?
Ruru Special School is located in Invercargill, New Zealand. The address is Ruru Street Invercargill.
Is Ruru Special School a co-educational school?
Ruru Special School has a Co-Educational enrolment status. This means the school accepts both male and female students.
How many students attend Ruru Special School?
As of the most recent data, Ruru Special School has a school roll of approximately 123 students, making it a small school by New Zealand standards.
How do I contact Ruru Special School?
You can contact Ruru Special School by phone on 03-2159379, or by email at angela@rurued.school.nz.
Does Ruru Special School have a website?
Yes, Ruru Special School has an official website at http://www.rurued.school.nz. You can visit it to find out about enrolments, school events, and community news.
When did Ruru Special School open?
Ruru Special School was established and opened its doors in January 1963. It has been serving the local community and the Southland Region region ever since.
Which local education office oversees Ruru Special School?
Ruru Special 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 Ruru Special School on a map?
You can find Ruru Special School using the interactive map on this page (GPS coordinates: -46.376766, 168.346021). Alternatively, open it directly in Google Maps using the link provided below the map.
How do I enrol my child at Ruru Special School?
To enrol your child at Ruru Special School, we recommend contacting the school directly on 03-2159379 or emailing angela@rurued.school.nz. The school will be able to advise on their enrolment scheme, in-zone requirements, and any available spaces.
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