Bus Information
Our school bus operator is Go Bus.
To make sure that the start of the school year goes as smoothly as possible, please familiarise yourself with the information below.
If your child takes a bus to school, please complete this form for our records.
As always, please either stay with your children while they are waiting for their school transport in the morning or keep in contact with them to make sure that they are picked up safely.
Responsibility of Caregivers
To ensure a safe environment for bus loading and unloading, caregivers should:
- Not park in bus stops.
- Adhere to the speed limit (20 km/h while passing a stationary school bus on either side of the road).
- Try to eliminate the need for children to cross the road.
- Ensure that children get to and from the bus stop safely.
- Teach children not to run across the road.
School Bus Routes and Bus Stop Information
(Provided by Go Bus)
Route 15 – Lake Tarawera
Morning: Leaving Tarawera at 7:50am
Afternoon: Returning from Brent Road at 3:05pm
Alexander Road, Spencer Road, Okareka Loop Road, Tarawera Road, Selwyn Road, Isles Road, Warwick Drive, Morey Street, Brent Road.
Eligibility for School Transport Assistance
The Ministry of Education has three criteria that students must meet in order to qualify for school transport assistance:
- The student must attend their closest state or state-integrated school.
- The student must live more than 3.2 km from the school.
- There must be no suitable public transport options available.
The Ministry of Education has a helpful video on their website explaining the eligibility criteria for school transport assistance.
Please note: If you currently have a private arrangement with your bus operator, you will need to contact them directly to confirm that your arrangement will continue.
Rotorua Bus
Rotorua Urban Bus Information
Bee Cards
RLHS Charter Bus
RLHS asks all prospective users of this service to contact RLHS directly at office@rotorualakes.school.nz for up-to-date bus information and costs.
School Transport Queries
If you have any queries about our school transport, please contact office@mokoia.school.nz.