Enrolment
Our School Zone
Nukumea School Boundary - Home Zone
All students who live within the home zone described below and/or shown on the attached map shall be entitled to enrol at the school. Starting on the eastern side of SH1 where it crosses the Nukumea Stream, follow SH1 south until Grand Drive. Head East along Grand Drive (southern side excluded) until in line with the western boundary of 31 Syd Grant Crescent (excluded). From Grand Drive head across country to the eastern end of Maraeariki Avenue.
Follow Maraeariki Avenue (included) until it meets West Hoe Heights (51 and above, 100 and above included). Following West Hoe Heights until Orewa Heights Crescent: North side roads included. Maire Road (excluded)
Savoy Road (included), following down to Ambassador Glade (15 and below, 4 and below included), Waldorf Crescent (included), Grovenor Drive (28 and below included)
Orewa Heights Crescent (included)
From Orewa Heights Crescent, head north to the Nukumea Stream, and follow the stream west back to the starting point. All residential addresses on included sides of boundary roads and all no exit roads off included sides of boundary roads are included in the zone unless otherwise stated.
All no exit roads within the boundaries described above are included in the zone unless otherwise stated. Proof of residence within the home zone will be required.
Enrolment
In Zone enrolments for 2025 are still being accepted, using the ‘Enrol Now’ link below.
We are also accepting 2026 enrolments for students who live within our zone.
Applications for Out of Zone families who wish to enrol their child for 2026 will open in July.
**Please see more info in the Out of Zone Ballot section below.**
To Enrol for Nukumea Primary School click below:
Note: This is a provisional enrolment form based on the following information being provided to the school.
A copy of the eligibility document for your child. This can be either:
NZ birth certificate or NZ passport (if NZ citizen)
Australian passport (if Australian citizen) or
NZ residency permit or NZ student visa/permit and Parental work permit (if the child is not a NZ citizen).
Proof of your address (if in zone e.g., utilities bill, rental/sales agreement).
Immunisation certificate
A copy of any Court Order Documents (if applicable)
Once you have completed this form and sent through the relevant documents, we will organise an in person meeting.
Please send these documents to: office@nukumea.school.nz
Subject line: Enrolling your child's name
Order Student Stationery for 2025 HERE
Cohort Entry Policy at Nukumea
What is Cohort Entry?
Cohort entry is when new entrant children start school in groups through the year rather than on their fifth birthday. The Ministry of Education and Education Review Office are encouraging schools to take this approach.
How does Cohort Entry work?
New entrants start school in cohorts but only after they have turned five. There are two entry points per term, one on the first day of term, and one at a mid-point during a term (usually the Monday of the 6th week).
2026 start dates:
Term 1 – 2 February or 9 March.
Term 2 – 20 April or 1 June.
Term 3 – 20 July or 24 August.
Term 4 – 12 October or 16 November.
Children can remain at their ECE (Early Childhood Education) centre until the cohort entry date after their fifth birthday and they will continue to receive funding to attend ECE until they start school.
The benefits of Cohort Entry include:
Enhanced Social and Emotional Wellbeing: Starting school with a group of peers, potentially including friends from early learning, can help
children feel less anxious and more secure, fostering a sense of belonging.
Easier Transition: Cohort entry facilitates a smoother transition from early childhood education to school, as children can settle into routines and expectations together.
Stronger Relationships: Starting school with others can help new entrants establish or maintain friendships, which supports their social and emotional development.
Reduced Anxiety: Children who start school as part of a group often feel less anxious and settle more quickly into school routines.
Improved Planning: Cohort entry allows teachers to plan for groups of children arriving on a specific date, rather than an individual and ad hoc basis, leading to less disruption and better preparation.
Enhanced Learning: Teachers can teach without the constant interruption of new students arriving any time during the year, allowing for more cohesive blocks of learning.
Out of Zone Ballot
Each year, the Board determines the number of places likely to be available in the following year for the enrolment of students who live outside the school zone. Out-of-zone applications are prioritised and drawn by ballot according to the priority list.
First Priority This priority is not applicable as the school does not run a special programme approved by the Secretary for Education.
Second Priority is given to applicants who are siblings of current students.
Third Priority is given to applicants who are siblings of former students.
Fourth Priority This priority is not applicable for quite some time yet as it is for any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school.
Fifth Priority is given to applicants who are children of Board employees and Board members.
Sixth Priority will be given to all other applicants.
Our ballot for 2025 has now closed.
For 2026, application forms will be available in July in Term 3, 2025. Please get in touch with the school closer to this time for more information.
For now, please note the application closing date for out of zone students of: Wednesday, Oct 8th
The ballot itself will take place on Wednesday, October 15th. These dates are officially set by the Ministry of Education.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school: office@nukumea.school.nz