Te Pae School Set to Open in Term 1 2027
Currently under construction within the new Rua Hills development is Te Pae School, Auckland’s newest full primary school (Years 1–8). The school will provide a full primary and intermediate pathway within one school community and is officially on track to open for students at the start of Term 1 in January/February 2027.
Key Features & Design
Student Capacity: The school is built to initially accommodate 250 students, with the infrastructure designed to quickly scale up to around 800–1,000 students as the surrounding community grows.
Location Context: Situated in "Raphoe", the first village within the broader Rua Hills development.
Facilities: The modern campus will include single-cell classrooms paired with dedicated breakout spaces, specialised
technology rooms, a gymnasium, a library, a main hall and playing fields.
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Enrolment & School Zone
Catchment Area: The Ministry of Education has established a formal enrolment zone to manage growth in the Massey-Redhills and Westgate area.
Zone Changes: Living in the Rua Hills development grants automatic eligibility. This dedicated catchment formally removes the temporary "Zone B" arrangement for the area previously absorbed by Whenuapai School.
Expressions of Interest: Local families can currently submit an Expression of Interest Form on the official Te Pae School Website to lock in updates ahead of formal enrolment openings.
Governance & Contacts
Leadership: The school is led by founding principal John Hunte alongside the Establishment School Board.
Contact: For direct enquiries regarding enrolment schemes or general updates, families can contact the school at principal@tepae.school.nz.
School Website: tepae.school.nz
Construction Progress
Important Note
The proposed enrolment zone is subject to final approval by the Ministry of Education. All zoning details should be considered proposed until formally confirmed.
We will continue to keep the Rua Hills community updated as further information becomes available.
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