Mokoia Intermediate School
Warmly Welcomes Prospective Families for 2025
Open Evening
Thursday 29th August
5pm-7pm
Open Days
Wednesday 21st August
Lynmore Primary School
Wednesday 28th August
Owhata Primary School
Rotokawa Primary School
Mokoia Intermediate School is a small friendly school in Rotorua.
We offer small classes, caring staff and many academic and sporting opportunities.
The needs of ākonga are at the heart of all that we do.
All Year 6 students are welcome to come and experience life at Mokoia by joining our classes, student leaders and our Technology team for the morning. Mokoia Intermediate has no zone system currently in place.
All students from other Rotorua schools are welcome to join us by appointment on any Open Day
Families are also welcome to visit at any time.
Telephone 07 345 9071
Principal: Matua Rawiri Wihapi
email jjones@mokoia.school.nz
We are Limitless! We are Passionate! We are Mokoia!
Welcome to Mokoia Intermediate School
We warmly welcome all new students to our small friendly school.
Our school provides a high standard of care for each student so that they are happy and settled as they are transitioned into a new school setting.
“At Mokoia Intermediate School students and teachers are engaged in learning activities which are fun, challenging and cooperative. Through these we have happy and enthusiastic teachers and students who desire to be at Mokoia Intermediate and continue to be engrossed in their love of learning through a variety of learning experiences.” – Rawiri Wihapi, Principal
Enrolment Form
Our enrolment form for 2025 is available for download.
Please remember to complete and attach the following:
Alternatively you can pick up an enrolment pack from the school office.
2025 Prospectus
Click Here to see our 2025 Prospectus
How Can We Help?
If you are interested in enrolling your child at Mokoia Intermediate School we would love to hear from you. Telephone us on 07 345 9071 or download the enrolment form, fill it in and return it to the school office.
International Students
Rotorua, a great place to live and learn
Mokoia provides a high standard of care for each international student so that they are happy and settled as they are integrated into a new country and school setting.
- High level of Pastoral Care from a supportive and nurturing team
- Signatory to the Code of Practice of International Students
- English Language Programme and in-class support provided
- Students fully integrated into all classroom programmes
- Induction and buddy support provided
- Cultural opportunities
Code of Practice
Hosting your child is a responsibility we take seriously. The school is signatory to the New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of international students and is fully compliant with all sections of the code.
English Learning Programme
English Learning Programmes are taught at the appropriate level, up to 3 hours a week in small groups. The balance of the time International Students are integrated into classrooms with New Zealand students. Teachers are highly qualified, experienced and caring.
Student Support and Pastoral Care
Pastoral care staff will meet with your child regularly and also visit their New Zealand homes.
Orientation
All new International Students are welcomed to the school with an orientation programme which includes a tour of the school and a meet and greet with members of the school community.
Specialist Subjects
International students are integrated into all classroom programmes and attend Specialist Subjects: Food Technology, Soft Materials, Hard Materials, Digital Technology, Bio Technology/Science and Music.
Students participate in Education Outside the Classroom such as water safety courses and school camps. Students can participate in a wide range of sporting opportunities.
Accommodation
Students may live with their parents, their friends or the school can arrange a homestay.
Communication
The School welcomes direct communication from parents via phone, email, letter or visits. If you are wishing to speak to someone at the school please email the school office and they will arrange a school representative to return your call.
International Students receive a Leaving Certificate and School Report when they leave the school.
We look forward to meeting your child and assisting them with settling into our school.