Wairakei Primary School is so very proud to be the community focal point.

Since 1960 Wairakei Primary School has been a focal point of the community. It still has the children of workers at the Power Station, as there are more Power Stations being commissioned in the Wairakei area. These children are joined by the strong agricultural sector that has developed in the area, the lifestyle focussed communities of Kinloch and Acacia Bay, together with the children of the Wairakei village.

Strength of community spirit evolving for over 50 years

Wairakei village, one of the few hydro towns that still exist in New Zealand

Work began in 1960 on the Wairakei Geothermal power station, only the second geothermal power station to be built in the world. Concurrently work also began on the building of the Aratiatia hydro power station. Workers came from not only throughout New Zealand to work on these projects, but from all over the world. Thus the Wairakei community life began, and part of this life was the establishment of Wairakei Primary School.

Well resourced and easily accessible

Only 10kms north of Taupo township, we are able to take advantage of Taupo facilities (the AC Baths are 7 minutes away), but at the same time have the pleasures of a country school. A tranquil secluded learning environment that children and staff are able to relax in and enjoy the benefits of an education that is focussed on student achievement. And we still have a pet day! 

At Wairakei Primary School we pride ourselves on providing an education that caters to the needs of all students. This inclusive environment ensures your child is getting the best education possible. The school caters for children from new entrants up to year six and reflects the safe, caring, family environment our location provides.

Wairakei Primary School is about learning for everyone, children, parents and teachers. We aim to accomplish the primary goal of education by engendering a passion for learning, a desire to learn and a capability and confidence to learn.

Community is a valuable source of identity

At Wairakei Primary School we believe we are honoured in that the strong community spirit that was so evident 50 years ago has continued to grow and strengthen. For many years, the positive community involvement has been an enduring strength of the school, and into the future we will continue to strengthen the community bond.

We are very proud of where we have come from, proud of the school we have, and proud of the education journey that we are on .... so it is for this very reason that we welcome you and your family to become part of this great school.

Paul Wilson

BoT Chairperson