Grovetown, New Zealand facts for kids

Grovetown is a small town in the Marlborough area of New Zealand. It is located on the South Island. State Highway 1 passes by Grovetown to the west. The Wairau River flows nearby to the northeast.

Grovetown is close to other towns. Spring Creek is about 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) to the north. Blenheim is about 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) to the south. To the east, you'll find Grovetown Lagoon. This lagoon is an oxbow loop, which is a U-shaped lake formed when a wide meander (or bend) of a river is cut off from the main river.

In 2018, about 357 people lived in Grovetown. It is also home to Tua Mātene Marae. A marae is a special meeting ground for Māori people. This marae belongs to the Rangitāne o Wairau iwi (tribe). It includes Te Huataki wharenui, which is a traditional meeting house.

About Grovetown's Population

Grovetown is considered a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand. It covers an area of about 2.89 square kilometers (1.12 square miles). In 2018, the estimated population was around 357 people. This means there were about 123 people living in each square kilometer.

The number of people living in Grovetown has grown over the years.

• In 2006, there were 297 residents.
• In 2013, the population was 300.
• By 2018, it had increased to 357 people.

This shows a steady growth in the town's population.

Who Lives in Grovetown?

The 2018 census showed that Grovetown had 135 households. There were an equal number of males and females, with 177 of each.

Here's a look at the age groups:

• About 19% of the people were under 15 years old.
• Around 13% were aged 15 to 29.
• Over half the population, about 51%, was aged 30 to 64.
• About 16% were 65 years or older.

Most people in Grovetown identify as European or Pākehā, making up about 92% of the population. About 13% identify as Māori. Smaller numbers of people identify as Pasifika or Asian.

When it comes to religion, many people (about 60%) said they had no religion. About 28% were Christian. A small number of people followed Buddhism or other religions.

For those aged 15 and older, about 13% had a university degree or higher. About 21% had no formal qualifications. Most adults were employed, with about 54% working full-time and 13% working part-time.

Education in Grovetown

Grovetown has its own school, called Grovetown School. It is a primary school for students in years 1 to 6. This means it teaches children from about 5 to 10 or 11 years old. The school is for both boys and girls.

Grovetown School has a long history, as it was first opened in 1866. As of March 2024, the school had 106 students.