Established 2009 Principal Richard McMillan Socio-economic decile 4 (July 2016) Founded 2009 | Ministry of Education Institution no. 549 School roll 238 (July 2016) Phone +64 6-388 0130 Ministry of education institution number 549 | |
Type State composite coeducational Similar St Josephs School, Mataroa School, Mangawe School, Waiouru School, Moawhan School | ||
Taihape Area School is a state composite coeducational school located in Taihape, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. It is located on 26 Huia St.
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The school has a roll of 244 students as of April 2016 and provides education for students in years 1–13.
History
Taihape Area School was formed in 2009 after Taihape's primary and secondary schools amalgamated. It was officially opened in October 2009 by former Minister of Education Trevor Mallard and local Rangitikei MP Simon Power. The reason for the amalgamation between the two schools was budget-based because of a decline in student numbers.
Between its establishment in 2009 and 2010 the principal was Boyce Davey and since 2010 it is Richard McMillan.
Facilities
The school was described by former principal Davey as "one of the most technologically advanced schools built in New Zealand". All 29 of its learning spaces are provided with large interactive touch sensitive whiteboards linked to computer systems.