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Pukehou School 2026-03-09T13:03:17+00:00

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.

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2026 Term 1 Week 4

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