Hunterville School opened on 28th September 1887 with a roll of 40 pupils. A secondary department was established at the school in 1912 and this operated until 1929.

The word "Consolidated" in the school's name refers to the amalgamation of six smaller schools namely:

• Silverhope (Paraekaretu) 1937;

• Rata 1937;

• Putorino 1939;

• Mangaonoho 1939;

• Poukiore 1941;

• and Rata-iti in 1952.

The school's roll peaked in December 1958 at 416 pupils and the school hall was opened in 1960.

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