List of Specialist Schools

List of Specialist Schools in New Zealand

These are specialist schools in New Zealand designed to support ORS-funded learners with specific needs. To attend, your child must live within the school’s catchment area; if there isn’t one nearby, national organisations may offer additional support.

To find a specialist school near you, view the list below, or click here to view a visual list containing the school’s logo.

Day Specialist Schools

North Island

Auckland
Arohanui School
Central Auckland Specialist School
Mt Richmond School
Oaklynn School
Parkside School
Rosehill School
Sir Keith Park Special School
Sommerville School
Wairau Valley Special School
Wilson School

Hamilton
Patricia Avenue School
Hamilton North School

Hastings
Kōwhai Specialist School

Napier
Fairhaven School

Paeroa
Goldfields School

Rotorua
Rotorua Specialist School

Tauranga
Tauranga Special School

Wellington
Kimi Ora School
Mahinawa Specialist School

Whangarei
Blomfield Special School

Whanganui
Arahunga School

South Island

Christchurch
Ferndale Te Ahu School
Pītau-Allenvale School
Waitaha School

Nelson
Maitai School

Dunedin
Sara Cohen School

Invercargill
Ruru Specialist School

Other Specialist Schools

Nationwide

Kingslea School
Kingslea School Website

A school for students with Care and Protection and/or Youth Justice related issues. There are residential or non-residental educational options within school sites across NZ.