Ngatapa School

Ngatapa School Proud to be Learning for Life! Our People
We are proud to be a full primary. Ngatapa students range from Years 0 to 8. Cheryl Johnston
Principal

We are blessed with a wonderfully supportive Board of Trustees and community. As principal I practice an open door policy. I encourage parents and the community to participate in the education of their children through regular school contact. Our Place
Ngatapa School is a small rural school nestled amongst the rolling hills on the outskirts of Gisborne. The local hall is located on school grounds

and is regularly used by the school, playgroup, and community, as well as other groups and organisations on occasion. Our school is equipped with an array of fantastic resources to aid teaching and learning right across the curriculum. Our digital age learners have access to tools that prepare them for their futures
not ours. Our enthusiastic, energetic, and innovative teaching staff have created an environment where stimulating and innovative teaching and learning programmes are aimed at addressing the learning
needs of each child. We provide a caring environment that encourages personal excellence and a feeling of success. We take great efforts to ensure that positive virtues are taught, encouraged and exhibited throughout the school. I thank you for considering Ngatapa School and welcome your queries or questions, and look forward to meeting you soon.

We are potting up our next 1000 seedlings.Wednesday 9 September from 10am. All welcome to help us. Bring gloves
07/09/2026

We are potting up our next 1000 seedlings.
Wednesday 9 September from 10am. All welcome to help us. Bring gloves

We had a surprise visit from Karl Scragg -Emergency Management Advisor - Capability and Readiness, Te Kaunihera o Te Tai...
31/08/2026

We had a surprise visit from Karl Scragg -Emergency Management Advisor - Capability and Readiness, Te Kaunihera o Te Tairāwhiti - Gisborne District Council. We were happy to accept the emergency radios. Thank you.

28/08/2026
What a great game against Riverdale School. We would like to thank them for coming to Ngatapa School to play against the...
31/07/2026

What a great game against Riverdale School. We would like to thank them for coming to Ngatapa School to play against the Rural Development team. Thank you all the supporters. Well done to Riverdale taking the win. Player of the day for the Rural team was Freddie. A big thanks to Jed #9 from Ngatapa for his efforts during the week helping to get our field marked out.😊

We are hosting the Rural Development Rugby team on Friday. Kick off at 12pm. They are playing against Riverdale School. ...
29/07/2026

We are hosting the Rural Development Rugby team on Friday. Kick off at 12pm. They are playing against Riverdale School. All welcome to come and support our Rural Team.

Another successful planting. 800+ in the ground and 150 left to go in and around the gaps. Thanks Trees for Survival and...
22/07/2026

Another successful planting. 800+ in the ground and 150 left to go in and around the gaps. Thanks Trees for Survival and our awesome landowners.

23/04/2026

This has been postponed due to the weather. Will update everyone when a new date is set.

Address

1590 Wharekopae Road
Ngatapa
4072

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:40pm
Tuesday 9am - 2:40pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:40pm
Thursday 9am - 2:40pm
Friday 9am - 2:40pm

Telephone

+6468639878

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