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Nestled in a pretty valley close to Mercer village, approx 3 kilometres from SH1, Te Paina Primary School is situated in a picturesque rural setting.
Within this calming and inspiring location, our learning programs and sincere, caring teachers nurture our students and encourage them to experience learning success. Our highest measure of success is that the majority of our students love coming to school.

Welcome to Te Paina School

Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Malo e lelei and warm greetings to you all.

My name is Adam Tamariki and I am very proud to be serving as the Principal of Te Paina School. We are an amazing Year 1-8 rural school situated in the heart of the Mercer community. We have a fantastic team who are passionate about our tamariki and making learning fun and engaging. Our akonga are actively engaged in their learning journey. We encourage our students to explore, discover and lead their learning through hands on experiences and a range of learning opportunities. Please come and visit us at Te Paina. We would very much love to have you be a part of our learning community here at Te Paina School.

Adam Tamariki

Principal | Tumuaki

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What's happening at Te Paina School?

Upcoming Events in March

Fri 6

Houses Connections Day

6 Mar 2026

Fri 13

Passion Friday

13 Mar 2026

Fri 13

School Assembly - Harakeke hosting

13 Mar 2026

Mon 16

Year 7/8 Technology

16 Mar 2026

Wed 25

Year 7/8 Rippa

25 Mar 2026

Thu 26

Year 5/6 Rippa

26 Mar 2026

Fri 27

Passion Friday

27 Mar 2026

Fri 27

School Assembly - Tuatoru hosting

27 Mar 2026

Mon 30

Year 7/8 Technology

30 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Houses Friday

5 Mar 2026

Kia Ora whaanau

Just a reminder that we have our first houses Friday tomorrow, students are able to wear there house colours for the day instead of school uniform.

In the afternoon students will be participating in a range of different sporting activities so make sure students come to school with a hat and drink bottle for the day.

Ngaa mihi,

Team Te Paina

Swimming

4 Mar 2026

Kia ora Harakeke whaanau

Could all Harakeke students please bring their togs tomorrow.

Ngaa mihi,

Whaea Haley

Delay with Junior classes this afternoon

4 Mar 2026

Kia Ora everyone,

The first van load is on the way back from Paparimu School now. Due to having to do a second trip, the next load of kids won't be back at school until around 2:50/ 3pm.

thanks for your understanding.

Ngaa mihi,

Whaea Bonnie and Whaea Haley

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