The school was opened in 1969 and is located within the established residential area of Beach Haven on Auckland’s North Shore. It is unique, in that it serves a community of distinctly different social and economic back grounds. There is excellent community support and pride in the school. The related educational institutions are Kauri Park Kindergarten, Birkdale Intermediate School and Birkenhead College. The roll of Kauri Park School has been growing since 2000. It began that year with a roll of 271 and is now around 350. This is made up of approximately: 65% NZ/European; 25% Maori and Pasifika students; and 10% other. In 2003 the Ministry of Education mandated that we implement an Enrolment Scheme to manage growth. |
