Kia Ora & Welcome to Balfour School
A small rural school where curiosity, confidence, and community grow together.
About Balfour School
Balfour School is located in Northern Southland, New Zealand. We benefit from making the most of the natural local environment and use geographical and agricultural features in our learning programmes. With beaches, native bush, lakes and snow covered mountains all just a short drive away, our students enjoy school camps exploring the forests, mountains, snow skiing, tramping, fishing, boating and learning about the history of Otago and Southland.
Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahina o tātou mahi ~ Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work
A Message From our Principal
Kia ora and welcome to Balfour School!
We are proud to be a school where our whānau and our tamariki are happy and engaged in learning and in our school. This vision guides everything we do - from the way we teach, to the way we connect with families, and the way we support each child to grow and succeed.
We’re especially proud of our newly remodelled school, which offers modern, welcoming learning spaces designed to support creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing. Our amazing grounds include a swimming pool, multiple playgrounds, and plenty of green space for exploration and play - making our school a place where children love to learn and grow.
Andrea Holt, School Principal
