Visit Us

Take a guided tour of our private school and discover for yourself what makes Matahui magic!

Explore our classrooms, meet our passionate teachers and students, learn about our outdoor education programme, and see why so many families choose Matahui for their child’s education.

Why Choose Matahui School?

Individualised, Strengths-Based Learning
A hands-on, personalised approach that recognises every child learns differently and supports them to grow through their unique strengths.

Strong Supportive Community
A caring, inclusive, judgment-free culture, and a strong relationship between home and school.

Embedded Outdoor Education
An outdoor education programme integrated into our curriculum, including camps, school trips, and child-led, creative, scientific learning in nature. At Matahui, students grow by stepping beyond their comfort zones.

Holistic Approach to Development
Students are active participants in their learning, engaging in creative thinking, collaboration, risk-taking, and real-world problem-solving.

Leadership & Critical Thinking
An education grounded in strong values, inspiring students to take initiative, build confidence, and develop the skills to make a meaningful difference.

Join Us at an Open Day

Our school’s Open Days are a great opportunity to experience our learning and community first-hand. During your visit, you will:

Meet the Principal
Take a tour of the school.
Speak to teachers and staff, meet the students.
Learn about our school’s learning philosophy and curriculum.
Learn about our values, education outside the classroom, forest school, language, music, and student leadership programmes.

Discover for yourself what makes Matahui School magic. Both parents and children are welcome to attend!

Upcoming Open Days

If there are no Open Days listed below, or the date does not fit your schedule, we invite you to visit our school at your convenience by scheduling a guided tour.

Open Days every Wednesday, between 9am – 3pm during Term.

Guardians of the Forest Open Evening

Curious about our One-Day Forest School for your child? Join us for an Open Evening where you can meet our team, ask questions, and get a real feel for what Guardians of the Forest is all about.

Thursday 6 August
5.30 – 6.30 pm
Matahui School, 117 Matahui Road, Katikati — gathering in The Hub
Can’t make it in person? Join us online via Teams. Register to recieve the link.

Come along to connect with other like-minded families and discover whether Forest School could be the right fit for your child. Register below.

Enquire

Book a Stay for a Day

Prospective students are welcome to join us for a “Stay for a Day” experience, where they can immerse themselves in life at Matahui School. This gives children the chance to meet our teachers, connect with future classmates, take part in lessons, and get a real feel for our learning environment. It’s the perfect way to experience what a Matahui education is like before deciding if our private school is the right fit.

To book a ‘Stay for a Day’, please phone the school office on 07 552-0655 or register your interest.

Find Us

Matahui School is located at 117A Matahui Road, off State Highway 2, just a 10-minute drive from Katikati and 15-20 minutes from Tauranga. Keep an eye out for the Matahui School sign.