Merivale School is located near Tūtarawānanga.
Our local iwi Ngāti Ranginui acknowledge that Tūtarawānanga was the first area in Tauranga Moana where learning took place.
It is significant then that our school motto is Matuatia te Ako - Learning First.
At Merivale school, we embrace both success and challenge, fostering a strong sense of teamwork while appreciating our shared traits and unique differences.
This aligns with Te Mana o Tūtarawānanga - which embodies the essence of our school's vision, culture and curriculum.
Ngā Uara Whā - The Four Values of our kura - Tuakiri, Manaaki, Hono and Matatoa allow us to further enhance our tikanga / principles.
Te Kura o Tūtarawānanga - Merivale School is on a waka to discovery. Haere mai me matou - Come with us.
nā Tom Paekau (Tumuaki)