Kairanga School Out-of-Zone Enrolments 2026
Kairanga School operates an enrolment scheme. Details of the scheme are available from the school office and on the school website.
Applications for out-of-zone places may be made via the school website or by collecting an application form from the school office.
The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places for entry commencing Term 2, 2026 is:
Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 4.00pm
The Board has determined that the following out-of-zone places are available:
• Up to two (2) places in Year 3
• Up to one (1) place in Year 1
These places are for entry commencing Term 2, 2026.
If the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, a ballot will be held. The ballot will take place on:
Thursday 16 April 2026
The ballot will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. Out-of-zone applicants will be prioritised in the following order:
Siblings of current students
Siblings of former students
Children of former students
Children of Board employees
All other applicants
Parents and caregivers will be notified in writing of the outcome of the ballot.
Successful applicants must confirm acceptance of their place within four (4) days of notification.
Further out-of-zone places will become available later in 2026, including places for entry in Term 4 2026 and Term 1 2027.
The Principal, Richard Lawton, welcomes enquiries.
Kairanga School operates an enrolment scheme. Please visit https://nzschools.tki.org.nz/ to check if your address is in our school zone, or refer to the map below.
We welcome visits and tours of our school to enable you to get the best idea of what we offer and how we can cater for your child. Please contact us in order to discuss your child’s entry and arrange a time to come and meet our Principal and staff. The earlier you contact us, the smoother the transition to school will be for your child.
Find out more about Kairanga School take a look at our website and School Brochure.
In Zone
All Children living in our enrolment zone are entitled to attend Kairanga School. Enrolments are taken at all levels throughout the year. Two forms of proof of residence within the school zone may be required. (eg A Rates Account or Residential Tenancy Agreement AND A Utilities Account - Electricity or Internet Invoice. These documents must be current and show your name and address).
Please pick up a paper copy to complete from our school office, or complete the form below and email it to office@kairanga.school.nz.
Out of Zone
To be added to our out of zone ballot list please complete this ballot form, or pick one up from the school office.
If successful, you will then need to complete an enrolment form (available below or at the school office)
Both sides of Aranui Road to Gillespies Line, including McKenzie Settlement Road.
The western side of Gillespies Line to its intersection with Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road (SH54).
The southern side of Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road (SH54) to its intersection with Rangitikei Line (SH3).
The western side of Rangitikei Line, including O’Donnell Road, to its intersection with Flygers Line.
The northern side of Flygers Line from its intersection with Rangitikei Line to Gillespies Line.
The western side only of Gillespies Line between the Flygers Line and Tremaine Avenue intersections.
The northern side of Tremaine Avenue and No 1 Line Longburn to its intersection with Anders Road.
Anders Road, Westberg Road and Whitehorse Drive.
Both sides of No 1 Line Longburn between Anders Road and Longburn Rongotea Road.
Both sides of No 1 Line Longburn to its intersection with Tiakitahuna Road and including Riddiford Road and Karere Road.
A line from Tiakitahuna Road to the start of Hoihere Road at Main Drain Road.
Both sides of Hoihere Road from its intersection with Main Drain Road to its intersection with Lockwood Road.
Both sides of Lockwood Road from the Hoihere Road intersection to where it meets Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road, incuding Healey Road.
Both sides of Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road to its intersection with Gillespies Line.