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Motueka High School draws its student population from 14 contributing schools stretching from Marahau to Dovedale and Mapua. The schools cater for the student population of Motueka township and the densely populated rural surrounds.
Motueka township is situated 35Km from Richmond and 45Km from the city of Nelson. Motueka is in close proximity to three National Parks - Kahurangi, Abel Tasman and Nelson Lakes - as well as being near the coastal resort of Kaiteriteri.
The Motueka Region has its economic base in horticulture, agriculture, forestry, fishing and tourism which makes the town a regionally important servicing and shopping centre.The community is made up of diverse groups including cooperative communities, artists, retired people, religious groups, people with strong ethnic backgrounds, itinerant workers and strong established rural communities.
Motueka High School is a State co-educational Year 9 to Year 13 secondary school with approximately 620 pupils, 50% of whom travel by bus.
Our size is seen as a strength and we pride ourselves in the knowledge that we know all of the students in our school, care about them as individuals and work hard to help them to achieve their goals. The school culture is proud, positive, supportive, safe, caring, adaptable, resilient and open to scrutiny.
The focus of our school is on effective teaching and learning. School programmes are relevant, innovative and appropriate to student needs.
We have a range of international students from a number of different countries. We specialise in Outdoor Education and have world class teachers who are national assessors in their own right.
Motueka High School acknowledges special groups such as:
• Community and Government support services such as, Group Special Education, Youth Aid, CAMHS, Tertiary Education Commission.
• 19% Maori pupil population.
• Strong religious groups.
• Single parent families.
• Families dependent on seasonal work or on benefits.
• Our ‘sister' town relationship with Kiyosato.
Some of the features of the school include:
• A broad curriculum covering all of the essential learning areas is offered.
• Programmes of work that meet the needs of students at both ends of the learning continuum.
• A strong and reliable staff of competent and experienced teachers, most of whom are full time and live in the community.
• A recognised strength in the performing arts.
• Instrumental tuition is provided by itinerant teachers.
• A ‘Whanau Class' to provide a Maori perspective that addresses the needs of our students and the desires of our parents.
• A strong network of library, office, support, caretaking and grounds staff gives full support to the school community.
• The school is a significant local employer and consumer of local goods and services.
• An International Student programme is currently attracting students from a variety of countries to study at the school.
• A wide range of sporting, leisure and cultural activities is encouraged both within the school and through inter-school fixtures.
• School activities provide a significant focus for student relationships and social interactions which is reflected in a strong sense of community extending outside the school.
• The spacious, landscaped and well tended grounds including the playing fields, court areas, gymnasium and swimming pool are used by the community.
• School buildings are well equipped and maintained and are made available for the community for such activities as educational programmes, large community meetings and entertainment groups.
• Many students leave the district for further education and employment.
• The provision of Alternative Education options for ‘alienated' students.
• A Student Exchange programme with Kiyosato Senior School.
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