Greta Valley School

Full Primary (Years 1-8)Co-EducationalYear 1–8StateOpen enrolment
Motunau Beach, Greta Valley, Amberley
40 students
Small school
442
Equity Index · Balanced Profile
Open enrolment
No zone — anyone can apply

BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data

Our read on Greta Valley School

Small School Delivering Strong Results With Clear Direction

ERO found Greta Valley School is a well-led, high-performing small school where the large majority of learners are meeting or exceeding curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics. The school has made significant improvement since its 2023 review, particularly for priority learners at risk of not achieving. Key focus areas going forward include strengthening writing achievement for boys, building iwi partnerships, and improving attendance.

Source: ERO, 16 April 2025 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean

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Greta Valley School

Motunau Beach, Greta Valley, Amberley

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What families ask about Greta Valley School

Does Greta Valley School have an enrolment zone?
No current enrolment scheme is listed. Applications are generally open, subject to the school's enrolment process and available places.
What year levels does Greta Valley School teach?
Greta Valley School teaches Year 1–8.
What is Greta Valley School's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 442. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 40 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is April 2025.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1893
Principal
Rebecca Pugh
Urban/rural setting
Rural other
Donation requests
Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

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Next steps in the education journey

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Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.

  • Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
  • Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
  • Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres

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