Our School Darfield School is a state primary school situated in the heart of Darfield Township.

The school complex is made up of 2 learning spaces and 3 classrooms, a hall, library, learning support unit and administration building. The school has recently upgraded two of its buildings to create flexible learning spaces. The school grounds include two adventure playgrounds, two netball courts, a basketball court, sandpit, and school gardens. 

The school is staffed with a non-teaching Principal and nine teachers working in three teams led by the Leadership Team which consists of the Principal, Deputy Principal, and 3 Team Leaders. Darfield School has a number of support staff including office administrators, release teachers and teacher aides all of whom help us make Darfield School a wonderful place to learn.

Darfield Primary School operates a comprehensive Learning Support programme that not only supports the learning of learners/ākonga with special needs but also enhances the learning of those learners/ākonga that are operating at accelerated achievement standards. This programme is supported by: a Reading Recovery teacher, Teacher Aides and a variety of support agencies. The school also hosts the Resource Teacher of Learning and Resource Teacher of Literacy on-site.

At Darfield Primary School we strive to create a positive learning environment where an individual’s unique gifts are acknowledged and they are empowered to use their gifts to reach their full potential. The range of programmes provided to learners/ākonga is challenging, success-oriented and fulfilling. Our comprehensive learning programme ensures that learners/ākonga are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in the future. Darfield School is committed to fostering confident, self-motivated, lifelong learners/ākonga.