Kohimarama School

Coordinates: 36°51′17″S 174°50′13″E / 36.85480°S 174.83704°E / -36.85480; 174.83704
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Kohimarama School
Address
Map
112 Kohimarama Road
Kohimarama
Auckland 1071
New Zealand
Information
TypeState, Co-educational, Primary
MottoEnter to Learn, Leave to Serve
Established1921
Ministry of Education Institution no.1334
PrincipalPaul Engles
School roll467 (as of February 2024)[1]
Socio-economic decile10
Website[1]

Kohimarama School is a coeducational state primary school in Kohimarama, Auckland. The initial school building was constructed in 1921, while the school grounds were opened on 6 September 1924.[2] The memorial entrance gates to the school were opened on 14 June 1928 by the then chairman of Auckland Education Board, A. Burns.[3][4] The school's flagpole and bell were from the scow 'Kohi'.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  2. ^ "The Auckland Star". 8 September 1924. p. 8.
  3. ^ "The Auckland Star". 13 June 1928. p. 10.
  4. ^ "The New Zealand Herald". 15 June 1928. p. 8.
  5. ^ Hansen, H. J. (2008). Biddick’s Scow Kohi and the Kohi School. Auckland, N.Z.: H.J. Hansen. ISBN 9780473143701.

36°51′17″S 174°50′13″E / 36.85480°S 174.83704°E / -36.85480; 174.83704