New Enrolments and Out of Zone Enrolments
The consultation has been completed and our Home Zone is in effect from Term 2, 2022.
Home Zone
All students who live within the home zone described below shall be eligible to enrol at the school. Starting from the intersection of Governors Bay Teddington Road and Gebbies Pass Road:
South West along Gebbies Pass Road to Summit Road
Including all Gebbies Pass Road addresses number 556 and above
Including any addresses on the portion of Summit Road south of this point
North along Summit Road to Dyers Pass Road
South along Dyers Pass Road to Governors Bay Road
East along Governors Bay Road to address 156 Governors Bay Road
Due South to the coastline (Rāpaki Bay / Lyttelton Harbour)
West, then South along the coastline to the Governors Bay Teddington Road / Gebbies Pass Road intersection
Including address 561 Governors Bay Teddington Road
Addresses on both sides of boundary roads are considered in-zone unless specified otherwise.
If you live in the school zone and have not yet signalled your intention to enrol your child during 2025 or 2026, please contact the school as soon as possible to assist us with our planning and complete the online enrolment form.
ENROLMENT FORM
NB: All students who are currently enrolled before the new enrolment scheme commences are entitled to remain enrolled.
Out of Zone Enrolments
Applications for enrolments will be processed in the following order of priority:
First priority is not applicable at this school because the school does not run a special programme approved by the Secretary for Education.
Second priority must be given to any applicant who is the sibling of a current student of the school.
Third priority must be given to any student who is the sibling of a former student of the school.
Fourth priority must be given to any applicant who is the child of a former student of the school.
Fifth priority must be given to any applicant who is a child of an employee of the school’s board or a child of a member of the school’s board.
Sixth priority must be given to all other applicants.
Before the application deadline associated with each pre-enrolment period, a Board must, by public notice in a medium appropriate to the area served by the school:
confirm the already advertised dates for the receipt of applications and for the holding of the ballot.
state the likely number of out of zone places that remain available.
Please contact the office for more information.
If there are more applicants in any priority group than there are places available, selection within the priority group will be by ballot conducted in accordance with instructions by the Secretary, under Schedule 20, Clause 3 (1) of the Education and Training Act 2020. Parents will be informed of the date of any ballot by public notice in a medium appropriate to the area served by the school.
Applicants may be required to give proof of address or sibling relationship.
The guidelines for development and operation of enrolment schemes are issued under Schedule 20, Clause 3 (3) of the Education and Training Act 2020 for the purpose of describing the basis on which the Secretary’s powers in relation to enrolment schemes will be exercised.
Enrolments Now Open for 2026 – Year 1 at Te Kura o Ōhinetahi | Governors Bay School
Are you looking for a welcoming school community where your child can thrive?
Our Year 0-2 class is now open for 2026 Year 1 enrolments and out-of-zone applications.
Located in a small semi-rural setting, with possibly the best view in Aotearoa!
Te Kura o Ōhinetahi offers the best of both worlds – a close-knit community feel and high-quality teaching.
At Te Kura o Ōhinetahi, we offer:
Experienced teachers who know how to nurture and extend every learner.
Fun, engaging programmes that cater to individual needs and interests.
A strong connection with Ngāti Wheke and our local community.
A supportive group of children who learn at their own pace, in a safe and caring environment.
Families are invited to visit our Terrific Tūī Class and experience what makes our kura so special.
2026 Year 1 enrolments and out-of-zone places are now available.
For 2026 there will be the following:
Yr 0-2 - Up to 6 places
Yr 3-4 - Up to 7 places
Yr 7-8 - Up to 2 places
Term 1 enroment application deadline is Wednesday 15 October with ballot date being Thursday 16 October.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Phone: Rebecca – 03 329 9854
Email: office@governorsbay.school.nz