Principal's Welcome Message

Ko Te Ramaroa ā-Kupe te maunga kōrero
Ko Tū Whatero te wairere e heke iho ana ki te
Awa o Whirinaki, ka rere atu ki te wāhapu o Hokianga  Whakapau Karakia.
Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua te waka tapu, e kawea ana te hapū o Te Hikutu,
Ki te paparahi, ki te whenua o Whirinaki.
Ko Rahiri te tangata
Ko Moria, ko Pa Te Aroha me Mātai Ara Nui  ngā marae e pūkanakana ana.
Ko Te Hikutu te hapu
Ko Ngāpuhi nui tonu te iwi.
Ko Victoria Greening-Winiata taku ingoa.
Nau mai tatū mai ki te pae tukutuku o te Kura o Ratapiko.

'Take care of our children. Take care of what they see, take care of what they hear, take care of what they feel. For how the children grow, so will the shape of Aotearoa, New Zealand' Dame Whina Cooper 

Welcome to Ratapiko School!

Nestled in the heart of our beautiful rural community, Ratapiko School is a small, caring school located approximately 20km's from Stratford and 15km's from Inglewood. Surround by stunning landscapes and sitting beneath the watchful guardianship of Mounga Taranaki, our school provides a safe and nurturing environment where students can thrive.
At Ratapiko School we are proud of our close knit communityand the warm relationships that form the foundation of our school. We are dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity and personal growth. We exercise individual attention to each student, fostering a sense of belongiong and confidence.
We believe in working together-teachers, students, families and the wider community-to inspire a love of learning and to develop well-rounded, respectful and responsible people. Our committment is to create a positive and engaging educational experience that prepares our students for the future.
Thank you for visiting our website. We invite you to explore what makes Ratapiko School a special place, and we look forward to welcoming you into our school community.

School Pepehā

Taranaki te mounga

Manganui te awa

Tokomaru te waka

Ngati Maruwharanui te iwi

Ko Te Ūpoko o te Whenua te marae

Ko Ratapiko te Kura