Who We Are

Pompallier Catholic School was established in 1958 in Kaitaia in the sub-tropical far north of the North Island of Kaitaia and is a decile 4 primary school. With six classrooms, extensive well-maintained grounds, an administration block and a new library, we are well resourced and cater for up to 174 students in years 1 to 8.

Pompallier Catholic School has a proud history of academic excellence and is staffed by experienced and dedicated people. Our staff work in a collegial and collaborative team environment. The school is well resourced with the latest digital computer technology.

The computer suite

Students learn in a bright and well resourced environment where Gospel values and a caring, sharing family atmosphere is paramount.

The school is blessed to have the St Joseph's Parish Church on site, which is in close proximity for weekly Mass.

As a school we are well supported by our families, the Parish and community. Our students are motivated keen learners who are high achievers and are involved in a wide range of scholastic and extra curricula activities.

Annual Development Plan 2008 Overview

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Our Philosophy

Pompallier Catholic School is committed to providing quality education in which the values of Jesus Christ expressed through the Catholic faith are paramount and to promoting each person's full growth in a continuing tradition of excellence.

Our vision is that every child is able to learn and take risks in a safe Christ-centered environment that focuses on family and community values:

Love, Mercy, Integrity, Truth

It is through these words that we up hold our special character.

Where We Are

We are located at 23 Dominion Road in the heart of the town of Kaitaia in the sub-tropical far north of New Zealand.

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Our History

Bishop Pompallier - founder of our school