Enrolment Information & Zone

Primary School Zone

The guidelines for developing and operating enrolment schemes are issued under Schedule 20, section 9 of the Education and Training Act 2020.

This section, formerly section 11G(3) of the Education Act 1989, describes the basis on which the Secretary’s powers in relation to enrolment schemes are exercised.

Zoned Students

Students living within our home zone are entitled to enrol. We encourage parents of zoned students to apply early to help us plan appropriately for the upcoming school year.

Out of Zone Students

The Board has allocated limited places for out-of-zone students this year. Applications from out-of-zone students will be processed according to priority order, as outlined in our enrolment scheme, which is available for inspection at the school office. If the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds available spaces, a ballot will be conducted to determine selection.

Enrolment Requirements

When enrolling at Chapel Downs Primary, please provide the following documents:

Completed online enrolment, including the enrolment form, health record form, and dental service enrolment form.
Proof of address (e.g., power bill, lease agreement, or telephone account) or, if living with another family, a letter from the family along with an official document addressed to you at their address.
Your child’s Birth Certificate or Passport.
Completed immunisation form (available from your Plunket book or family doctor) if enrolling as a five-year-old.

Below is the Enrolment Scheme, which will explain the Zoning Requirements:

Chapel Downs School (1581) Enrolment Scheme

Effective 1 January 2023

The guidelines for development and operation of enrolment schemes are issued under Schedule 20 section 9 of the Education and Training Act 2020 (formerly section 11G (3) of the Education Act 1989) for the purpose of describing the basis on which the Secretary’s powers in relation to enrolment schemes will be exercised.

Home Zone

All students who live within the home zone described below (and shown on the map below in Figure 1) shall be entitled to enrol at the school.
Starting at the intersection of Te Irirangi Drive and Ormiston Road (123 and 125 only included), travel east along the centre of Ormiston Road to Chapel Road. Turn south and travel along the centre of Chapel Road (180, 61 and below only included) to Broadhurst Road. Travel east along Broadhurst Road (43, 32 and below only included) to Quattro Avenue (13, 12 and below only included). Continue along Broadhurst Road to numbers 32, 43.

Travel south to Ksenia Drive (66, 33 and below only included). Continue south parallel to Donegal Park Drive (41, 40 and below only included) to Carrick Glen Avenue. Travel east along Carrick Glen Avenue to Drumconnell Drive. Travel east along Drumconnell Drive to Hikuawa Road (57 and odd numbers above only included). Travel northeast along Hikuawa Road to Castlebane Drive. Travel east along the centre of Castlebane Drive (34 – 66 even numbers only included) to Bunbeg Crescent. Travel south along Bunbeg Crescent then south east to Drumbuoy Drive (41, 48 and above only included).

Travel southeast along Tannaghmore Drive to Bushfield Drive. Travel east along Bushfield Drive, continuing along the southern boundary of Murphys Bush Scenic Reserve to Murphys Road. Travel south along the centre of Murphys Road (158 and below even numbers only included) to Redoubt Road.

Travel west along Redoubt Road (60 – 210 even numbers, 167 – 193 odd numbers only included) to Hilltop Road, then continue along centre of Redoubt Road to Hollyford Drive. Travel North along the centre of Hollyford Drive (odd numbers only included) to Te Irirangi Drive. Travel north along the centre of Te Irirangi Drive (141 – 277 odd numbers only included) back to the starting point.

All residential addresses on included sides of boundary roads and all no exit roads off included sides of boundary roads are included in the zone unless otherwise stated.

Proof of residence within the home zone will be required.

New Entrant School Tours

Is your child turning 5 soon? We warmly invite you to our Information Morning for parents of soon-to-be 5-year-olds.

This session is designed to help you and your child prepare for their exciting journey into school.

During the Information Morning, you will:

Learn about our New Entrant Programme and how we support a smooth transition into school.
Meet our friendly teachers and leadership team.
Take a tour of our learning spaces to see where your child will grow and learn.
Receive practical tips on preparing your child for school.
Have the opportunity to ask any questions and learn more about what we offer.

Government School Donation Scheme

We are proud to be part of the Government School Donation Scheme, which means that Chapel Downs does not require families to pay voluntary school donations.

This initiative is designed to reduce the financial burden on families while ensuring we can continue to provide high-quality education and resources for our students.

Get in Touch

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Growing confident, caring learners – together.