Pre-Enrolments
Wānaka Primary School has an enrolment zone. You can find details of this below in the Information Section.
Please note, Wānaka Primary School does not accept International Fee Paying students.
How to Enrol
- The first step is to check that you live in our school zone
- Read the information below about zoning, BYOD etc…
- Complete the Notice of Intent to Enrol for your child
- Once received and reviewed, we will send a link to the enrolment form
- If your child is attending a local preschool, we should have made contact; if not please contact us ASAP
- If you have recently moved to Wānaka or your child is not at a local preschool then please contact us to arrange a time to visit and to have a tour of Wānaka Primary School
- Familiarise yourself with our uniform and stationery requirements
Cohort Entry
At Wānaka Primary School, we are deeply committed to ensuring your child has the best possible start to their school life. To support a positive transition from Early Childhood Education (ECE), we use a cohort entry approach.
2026 Cohort Entry Dates
Term | Start of Term Date | Mid-Term Start Date |
| Term 1 | Between 26 Jan & 9 Feb | 9 March |
| Term 2 | 20 April | 2 June |
| Term 3 | 20 July | 24 August |
| Term 4 | 12 October | 16 November |
Starting School and School Visits
Te Ara Hono is our wonderful transition-to-school programme, lovingly run by our teachers.
To give your child the best possible start, visits run every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm during the eight to ten school weeks before their start date. Consistent attendance helps children familiarise themselves with school life, ensuring a smooth and happy transition.
