
Waitaria Bay School
Kia tū, Kia māia, Kia rere
Stand tall - Be brave - Fly high
Nau mai haere mai! - Welcome!
Waitaria Bay School is a coeducational full primary school (Years 1–8) with a roll of 12 students. Our small size allows us to create a supportive, close-knit environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
Our students come from a vibrant community of multi-generational farming families, alongside those who have more recently made Waitaria Bay area their home, creating a strong sense of connection and belonging.
Nestled in the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, we are proud to be one of the most rural schools in New Zealand. Our facilities—including a heated pool, Tiger Turf tennis court, playground, large top field, and garden—are enjoyed by both our students and the wider community.
We offer a well-resourced library and regular library sessions to support students in developing the skills needed to become confident, lifelong learners. A range of external programmes, such as Enviroschools, the Kids Edible Garden Programme, Trapline, and Sustainable Coastlines – Litter Intelligence, are an integral part of our regular programme.
We value learning beyond the classroom, with opportunities including overnight camps, fundamental skills development, and inter-school activities within the Pelorus Schools’ cluster. We also enjoy strong relationships with the Waitaria Bay Settlers Hall and the Rural Women NZ Kenepuru Branch.
Our Values
Aspiration - Pīwakawaka
Respect - Kererū
Initiative - Weka
Achievement - Tūī
School Term Dates
Term 1: 9th February to 2nd April 2026
Term 2: 20 April to 3rd July June 2026
Term 3: 20th July to 25th September 2026
Term 4: 12th October to 18th December 2026
Contact
Postal: 5668 Kenepuru Road, RD2 Picton 7282
Phone: 027 298 2541
Email: office@waitariabay.school.nz
Office Hours: Tuesdays 8:30am - 14:30pm
Thursdays 8:30am - 14:30pm
