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Welcome to Hinuera School!

Since 1892 Hinuera School has been the heart of our rural community, nurturing generations of “Hinni Kids” and building a proud reputation for rich, future-focused learning.

Our Vision

“Te tipu me tō akona – Learning and Growing.”
Everything we do is driven by the belief that every child can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally when learning is purposeful, inclusive, and inspiring.

Our Values – The 3 Rs

Whakaute/Respect • Aumangea/Resilience • Haepapa/Responsibility

These guiding principles shape daily life at Hinuera and prepare our learners to “be the best they can be” long after they leave our gates.

Why families choose Hinuera:

Personalised teaching: Small class sizes (Years 0-6) mean every learner’s progress is known and celebrated.
Expert staff: Highly capable teachers deliver structured, aspirational programmes aligned with Te Mātaiaho, focusing on each child’s next steps.
Expansive grounds & modern facilities: Two playgrounds, swimming pool, turfed court, refurbished classrooms, and spacious green fields invite active play and exploration.
Vibrant culture: Strong relationships, an energetic PTA, and wide-ranging extracurricular opportunities enrich school life.
Easy access: Located at 636 Hinuera Road (SH 29), 10 minutes from Matamata, with government-funded buses and convenient parent drop-off.

Come and see the difference:
We’re proud of our heritage and excited about the future we’re crafting for today’s Hinni Kids. Book a visit, meet our team, and discover how your child can thrive—learning and growing—at Hinuera School.

We’re proud of our heritage and excited about the future we’re crafting for today’s Hinni Kids.

Book a visit, meet our team, and discover how your child can thrive—learning and growing—at Hinuera School.

“Hinuera School: where confident, connected ākonga write their own future.”

What's happening at Hinuera School?

Upcoming Events in March

Wed 11

Senior Swimming Sports - Town Pools

11 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

The week ahead- Week 5

1 Mar 2026

Kia ora Hinni families,

We hope that you have had a restful weekend with the added bonus of having your kids home last Friday!

Please find attached the details of the week ahead.

We look forward to another great week of Learning and Growing at Hinni.

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Attendance

25 Feb 2026

Kia ora whānau,

Please see attendance information attached.

attendance-letter.pdf

Reminders

23 Feb 2026

Kia ora Hinni whānau,

What a great start to the week! Sun is shining and lots of happy Hinni Kids, learning and growing.

A couple of reminders to start the week.

We love seeing our Hinni Kids bright faces, but there are two things we aren't quite ready to share: tummy bugs and "surprises."

To keep our classrooms happy, healthy, and (mostly) smell-free, we want to give everyone a friendly reminder about the 48-hour rule.

The Golden Rule
If your little one has had a bout of vomiting or diarrhea, they need to stay home for a full 48 hours after their very last "incident."

Think of it as a mandatory staycation! Even if they seem to have bounced back and are currently performing living room gymnastics, those sneaky germs can still be hitching a ride.

This also helps to stop the bugs spreading through the school.