Mangatoki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mangatoki
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki |
| District | South Taranaki District |
| Ward | Eltham-Kaponga |
Mangatoki is a small place, or "locality," located in the southern part of Taranaki. This region is on New Zealand's North Island. It is surrounded by other towns. Eltham is to its east, Kaponga to its west, and Matapu to its south. A stream called Mangatoki Stream flows from Mount Taranaki right through this area. It then joins the Waingongoro River.
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About Mangatoki
Mangatoki is a quiet area known for its rural setting. It is part of a larger statistical area called Kaponga-Mangatoki. This helps researchers understand the population and other facts about the local community.
Education in Mangatoki
Mangatoki is home to an interesting school. It provides education for students from their first year up to their final year of high school.
Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi is a school that teaches both boys and girls. It covers all school years, from year 1 to year 15. This means it is a "composite" school, offering both primary and secondary education. As of November 2023, about 589 students attend this school.
The school first started around 1996 as a private school. It was located in a place called Awatuna. In 2008, the school moved to the grounds of the old Mangatoki School. At that time, it became a state school. This means it receives funding from the government. It also has a "special character" status. This allows it to teach in a way that reflects its unique values or culture.
Mangatoki School (Former)
Before Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi moved in, there was another school. It was called Mangatoki School. This was a primary school that first opened its doors in 1891. It served the local community for many years. However, Mangatoki School eventually closed down in 2005.
