Our Mission
Pukehou School aims to provide an environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, and wonder in our lifelong learners.
To help students reach their full potential, Pukehou School will:
- Provide an excellent education in a happy and stimulating learning environment.
- Encourage kindness, integrity and respect of individual and community values.
- Develop active, healthy children and give them freedom to explore.
- Care for our environment.
Who We Are
Pukehou School is a tranquil rural school situated on State Highway 2, fifteen minutes south of Hastings and fifteen minutes north of Waipukurau. With approximately 50 pupils ranging in age from 5 to 13 years, and with such good accessible routes, Pukehou is an attractive place for your child’s education in Central Hawke’s Bay.
Pukehou School is proud to be an Enviroschool.
The school is headed up by School Principal Rob Pratt with Deputy Principal Rachael Strong accompanied by Fleur McDowell, two Teacher Aides and an office administrator.
We are so excited to celebrate our shiny newly refurbished hall with ART ASSEMBLY
Join us for a fun evening celebrating local creativity featuring original artworks, prints and photography from well known Hawke's Bay artisits - and showcasing our talented young creatives here at Pukehou School.
We know that the kids have been working really hard with the team at School creating their masterpieces and are excited to be exhibiting their work for you.
Bring a friend, support the school and have a lovely evening out!
Tickets available from Eventfinda www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/art-assembly/central-hawkes-bay
Updates and artist profiles on the FB event page Art Assembly | An evening exhibition of original art
Pukehou Whanau and Friends (PWF)
Pukehou Whanau and Friends (PWF) encompass all school families, teachers & staff of Pukehou School and people of the Pukehou community that want to contribute to the welfare of Pukehou School.
