OUR Members

The school is known for its nurturing, values-based approach to education, where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, self-esteem, and a lifelong love of learning. 

With small class sizes, strong community connections, and a focus on both academic achievement and hands-on experiences such as outdoor education, arts, and leadership opportunities, Matahui School aims to support each student’s unique strengths and help them reach their full potential.

A Message From our Principal
As the Principal, I am honoured to introduce you to Matahui School—a school where children actively influence their own pathways. At Matahui, we embrace a balance of the fundamentals of core learning wrapped in inquiry that encourages children to flourish in a way that best suits them.

Matahui School is a hidden gem. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. It is a place where hands-on, real-world learning allows children to be creative and inquisitive. Our small class sizes allow more individual one-on-one time with the teacher and create a quieter, calmer environment that is more conducive to learning. Our unique mix of inquiry-based education, a progressive curriculum, and outdoor education fosters individual strengths and helps children build the skills they need for life.

We believe all children learn in different ways. So, rather than trying to fit our children into a system, we have designed our school systems around our students’ needs and interests. 

Matahui School provides an alternative education where students are at the core of everything we do. They are the engineers of their own learning journey. 

Mary Woods
Principal, Matahui School