Poroti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Poroti
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Country | New Zealand |
Region | Northland Region |
District | Whangarei District |
Poroti is a small place located in the Northland area of New Zealand. It is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) west of a town called Titoki. Another place, Maungatapere, is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) to the east.
Around Poroti, you will find many farms. These farms grow lots of yummy avocados. They also grow beautiful flowers like Sandersonia, calla lilies, orchids, and hydrangeas. These flowers are grown to be sent to countries all over the world!
Learning in Poroti
Poroti School History
Poroti School is a local school for children from their first year up to year eight. This means it teaches kids from about age 5 to 13. In 2004, the school celebrated a very special event. It held a big reunion to mark 125 years since it first opened!
School Details
Poroti School is a mixed school, meaning both boys and girls attend. It is a full primary school, covering all the early years of education. The school has about 37 students. It also has a "decile rating" of 6. This rating helps show how well-off the families in the school area generally are. A decile 6 means the school is in an area with an average level of wealth.