Early childhood

Here there are many early childhood options for your child with over 100 providers in Whangārei. The centres are smaller in size compared to larger cities, with an average role of 40 children (Education Counts, August 2021).

There are also 10 Te Kōhanga Reo centres, which are total immersion in Māori language and values for preschool children.

Find an Early Learning Service in Whangārei that’s right for you.

If you are looking for education for yourself or older children, find more information below. 

School

Whangārei has 56 schools throughout the district, with an average size of 300 students.

Tertiary institutes

Whangārei has 3 tertiary institutes all located near the city centre.

Move to Whangārei

Reasons why people move to Whangārei.