Porirua School
Awarua Street Porirua
Porirua School is a Contributing located in Porirua, specifically in the suburb of Elsdon. The school operates under the State authority within the Wellington Region region.
With a roll of approximately 157 students, Porirua School provides a diverse community environment (Co-Educational). Having served the community since January 1863, the school maintains an active presence online at http://www.porirua.school.nz.
School Data & Characteristics
- Org Name
- Porirua School
- Telephone
- 04-2377460
- office@porirua.school.nz
- Contact1 Name
- Vanessa Hendry
- URL
- http://www.porirua.school.nz
- Add1 Line1
- Awarua Street
- Add1 Suburb
- Elsdon
- Add1 City
- Porirua
- Add2 City
- Porirua
- Urban Rural Indicator
- Large urban area
- Org Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- CoEd Status
- Co-Educational
- Territorial Authority
- Porirua City
- Regional Council
- Wellington Region
- Local Office Name
- Lower Hutt Office
- Education Region
- Wellington
- Latitude
- -41.129838
- Longitude
- 174.835301
- EQi Index
- 509
- Total
- 157
- DateSchoolOpened
- 1863-01-26
- Status
- Open
- Language of Instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- BoardingFacilities
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Porirua School answered for parents and students.
What type of school is Porirua School?
Porirua School is a Contributing school, operating under the State authority in the Wellington Region region of New Zealand.
Where is Porirua School located?
Porirua School is located in Porirua, Elsdon, New Zealand. The address is Awarua Street Porirua.
Is Porirua School a co-educational school?
Porirua School has a Co-Educational enrolment status. This means the school accepts both male and female students.
How many students attend Porirua School?
As of the most recent data, Porirua School has a school roll of approximately 157 students, making it a small school by New Zealand standards.
How do I contact Porirua School?
You can contact Porirua School by phone on 04-2377460, or by email at office@porirua.school.nz.
Does Porirua School have a website?
Yes, Porirua School has an official website at http://www.porirua.school.nz. You can visit it to find out about enrolments, school events, and community news.
When did Porirua School open?
Porirua School was established and opened its doors in January 1863. It has been serving the local community and the Wellington Region region ever since.
Which local education office oversees Porirua School?
Porirua School falls under the jurisdiction of the Lower Hutt Office local education office, which is part of the Wellington Region Regional Council area.
How do I find Porirua School on a map?
You can find Porirua School using the interactive map on this page (GPS coordinates: -41.129838, 174.835301). Alternatively, open it directly in Google Maps using the link provided below the map.
How do I enrol my child at Porirua School?
To enrol your child at Porirua School, we recommend contacting the school directly on 04-2377460 or emailing office@porirua.school.nz. The school will be able to advise on their enrolment scheme, in-zone requirements, and any available spaces.
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