Enrolment

The enrolment process varies according to the age and educational background of each child. Most children come to Mahurangi Montessori Primary from a Montessori pre-school, but the School Board considers applications from children with other educational backgrounds.

 

The Enrolment Committee offers places based on a variety of factors, including the date a child was placed on the waiting list (via the Expression of Interest Form), the child’s history of learning in the Montessori environment, the child’s overall suitability, the willingness of the family to participate in activities to support Mahurangi Montessori Primary, the gender balance in the classroom and the ability of the Enrolment Committee to make places available for siblings.

Process overview

Currently at a Montessori pre-school:

Transferring from another Montessori primary school:

Transferring from mainstream with/without a Montessori background


  1. Expression of Interest Form (around age 3)
  2. Class observation
  3. Parent evening
  4. Interview (around age 4.5)
  5. Offer of Place
  6. Enrolment Form
  1. Expression of Interest Form (before year 5)
  2. Class observation
  3. Parent evening
  4. Interview
  5. Offer of Place
  6. Enrolment Form
  1. Expression of Interest Form (before year 5)
  2. Class observation
  3. Parent evening
  4. Interview
  5. Offer of Place
  6. Enrolment Form
  7. Trial period (one school term)

Zoning

In October 2017, Matakana School was zoned by the Ministry of Education. For details and a zone map, please visit the enrolments page of the Matakana School website. The school welcomes out-of-zone Montessori applications and can accommodate most out-of-zone enrolees.

Contributions and other payments

Parents are encouraged to pay contributions to the Mahurangi Montessori Primary (MMP) Trust. The contributions fund a portion of the Guides’ salary and professional development, equipment and MANZ membership. The MMP contributions are set at an amount deemed necessary by the MMP Trust to maintain Mahurangi Montessori Primary. Because Mahurangi Montessori Primary is part of a state primary school and receives some government funding, the school contributions are much lower than private Montessori Schools.

Payment

 

MMP interview 

 

 

$40

Reason for payment

 

To secure an interview. One-time payment per child.

When payment is due

 

Before interview date.


MMP bond

 $800

To secure your child’s place. One-time payment per child, refundable with one full terms notice of intention to leave.

In-zone: upon acceptance of place. Out-of-zone: 50% on acceptance of place, balance due when Matakana School confirms an out-of-zone place.


MMP contributions

$800

Portion of Guides salary, professional development, equipment and MANZ membership. Regular payment per term, per child.

Before the beginning of each term.


Matakana School donation

$120-$200

For wider school social and sporting events. Annual donation depending on number of children.

Before the end of the school year.


More information

For more information please contact us.