Karamea Area School
Waverley Street Westport
Karamea Area School is a Composite located in Westport, specifically in the suburb of Karamea. The school operates under the State authority within the West Coast Region region.
With a roll of approximately 94 students, Karamea Area School provides a diverse community environment (Co-Educational). Having served the community since January 1875, the school maintains an active presence online at https://www.karamea.school.nz/.
School Data & Characteristics
- Org Name
- Karamea Area School
- Telephone
- 03-7826717
- kgrey@karamea.school.nz
- Contact1 Name
- Tony Baird
- URL
- https://www.karamea.school.nz/
- Add1 Line1
- Waverley Street
- Add1 Suburb
- Karamea
- Add1 City
- Westport
- Add2 City
- Westport
- Urban Rural Indicator
- Rural settlement
- Org Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- CoEd Status
- Co-Educational
- Territorial Authority
- Buller District
- Regional Council
- West Coast Region
- Local Office Name
- Nelson Office
- Education Region
- Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast
- Latitude
- -41.249398
- Longitude
- 172.116111
- EQi Index
- 464
- Total
- 94
- DateSchoolOpened
- 1875-01-26
- Status
- Open
- Language of Instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- BoardingFacilities
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Karamea Area School answered for parents and students.
What type of school is Karamea Area School?
Karamea Area School is a Composite school, operating under the State authority in the West Coast Region region of New Zealand.
Where is Karamea Area School located?
Karamea Area School is located in Westport, Karamea, New Zealand. The address is Waverley Street Westport.
Is Karamea Area School a co-educational school?
Karamea Area School has a Co-Educational enrolment status. This means the school accepts both male and female students.
How many students attend Karamea Area School?
As of the most recent data, Karamea Area School has a school roll of approximately 94 students, making it a small school by New Zealand standards.
How do I contact Karamea Area School?
You can contact Karamea Area School by phone on 03-7826717, or by email at kgrey@karamea.school.nz.
Does Karamea Area School have a website?
Yes, Karamea Area School has an official website at https://www.karamea.school.nz/. You can visit it to find out about enrolments, school events, and community news.
When did Karamea Area School open?
Karamea Area School was established and opened its doors in January 1875. It has been serving the local community and the West Coast Region region ever since.
Which local education office oversees Karamea Area School?
Karamea Area School falls under the jurisdiction of the Nelson Office local education office, which is part of the West Coast Region Regional Council area.
How do I find Karamea Area School on a map?
You can find Karamea Area School using the interactive map on this page (GPS coordinates: -41.249398, 172.116111). Alternatively, open it directly in Google Maps using the link provided below the map.
How do I enrol my child at Karamea Area School?
To enrol your child at Karamea Area School, we recommend contacting the school directly on 03-7826717 or emailing kgrey@karamea.school.nz. The school will be able to advise on their enrolment scheme, in-zone requirements, and any available spaces.
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