As well as 22 classrooms we have a specialist music room, a welcoming library, a hall large enough for our whole school assemblies and a large, safe playground. In 2016-2018 we undertook a major building project which saw new classroom blocks built and the refurbishment of existing classrooms.

Our children live within Kaiapoi township, in The Pines Beach and Kairaki Beach. Kaiapoi is approximately 15 minutes north of Christchurch with a population of around 13,000. In 2010 and 2011 our town was shaken by earthquakes with some of our properties classified red.

Our community has supported each other through these tough times and our strength ensured our children have been given emotional support to assist them with what they have experienced.

Another 500 additional sections are planned for completion in the north of Kaiapoi by the end of 2030. We are seeing a period of sustained growth as we welcome new families into our town and school community.

Our school roll peaked at 561 in 2020. We have a starting roll in 2025 of 480 which we expect will grow to around 540 children by the end of the year. Approximately 65% identify as NZ European, 21% identify as Māori, 7% as Pasifika, 5% as Asian and the remaining 2% are made up of other ethnicities.

We are proud of the achievements and progress of our children. As well as focussing on the core curriculum areas we provide a wide range of opportunities for our children in The Arts, PE and Health, and in Māori and Pasifika Culture. KNS is a great place to be.

We welcome all visitors to experience our positive school culture and look forward to meeting new families as they enrol at our school where personal excellence is strived for and our Values and Beliefs are lived.