Schools and Education
Clutha offers a strong network of education providers, from early childhood education through to primary, secondary, tertiary, and vocational training.
Whether you are raising a young family or supporting a young person into further education or employment, Clutha provides quality learning opportunities in connected and supportive communities.
Education in Clutha is strengthened by close relationships between schools, employers, training providers, and the wider community, helping prepare young people for future careers both within the district and beyond.
Early Childhood Education
Families have access to a range of early childhood education providers across the district, including kindergartens, education and care centres, home-based education, and kōhanga reo (where applicable).
Schools Across the District
Clutha is home to a network of 24 primary, secondary, and area schools, providing quality education in communities across the district.
Families can choose from a mix of small rural schools, area schools, and larger urban schools, each offering its own unique learning environment and strong community connections. Whether you are looking for the close-knit atmosphere of a rural school or the wider curriculum and extracurricular opportunities available in a larger school, there are options to suit a range of educational needs.
With schools located throughout the district, most families have access to quality education close to home. School transport services are available across many areas through a combination of Ministry of Education funded school bus services and transport provided directly by individual schools, helping students from rural and outlying communities access education.
Explore the schools below to learn more about the educational opportunities available throughout the Clutha District.
Balclutha
- Balclutha School - Full Primary (Years 1 - 8)
- Rosebank School - Full Primary (Years 1 - 8)
- St Joseph's School - State Integrated Catholic Full Primary (Years 1 - 8)
- South Otago High School - Secondary (Years 9 - 13)
Milton
- Milton School - Contributing Primary (Years 1 - 6)
- St Mary's School - State Integrated Catholic Primary (Years 1 - 6)
- Tokoiti School - Contributing Primary (Years 1 - 6)
- Tokomairiro High School - Secondary (Years 7 - 13)
Kaitangata and Stirling
Clinton
Lawrence and Waitahuna
- Lawrence Area School - Area School (Years 1 - 13)
- Waitahuna School - Contributing Primary (Years 1 - 6)
Tapanui and West Otago
- Blue Mountain College - Secondary (Years 7 - 13)
- Tapanui School - Contributing Primary (Years 1 - 6)
- Heriot School - Contributing Primary (Years 1 - 6)
- Waikoikoi School - Contributing Primary (Years 1 - 6)
Owaka and The Catlins
- The Catlins Area School - Area School (Years 1 - 13)
- Romahapa School - Full Primary (Years 1 - 8)
- Warepa School - Full Primary (Years 1 - 8)