Service type
Pohutukawa Preschool is an education and care service — the most common ECE type in New Zealand, typically operating all day, year-round.
20 Hours ECE
Pohutukawa Preschool participates in the 20 Hours ECE scheme, which funds up to 20 hours a week of early childhood education for children aged 3 to 5.
Authority
Pohutukawa Preschool is privately owned, operated by an individual, company, or other private entity.
Equity Index
Pohutukawa Preschool has an Equity Index rating of "EQI 4" on the Ministry of Education's 1–4 scale for early childhood services. A lower number means the service draws more of its enrolled children from lower socio-economic communities, making it eligible for additional government funding. This is a different scale to the schools Equity Index (344–569) and the two should never be compared directly.
Children by age
As at July 2025, based on 47 children on the roll.
Children by ethnicity
Percentages may add up to more than 100%, since a child can be recorded under more than one ethnicity.
Location
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- Address53-55 James Street, Kopeopeo, Whakatane
- Phone+64 7 308 7752
- Emailpohutukawapreschool@outlook.co.nz
- ContactNicole Fleming
Nearby ECE services
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The Tree House Education & Care Services · 214 m
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Douglas Street Montessori by Busy Bees Education & Care Services · 1.3 km
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Te Kōhanga Reo o Toroa Te Kōhanga Reo · 2.3 km
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Te Kōhanga Reo o Wairaka Te Kōhanga Reo · 2.8 km
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Te Kōhanga Reo o Taneatua Te Kōhanga Reo · 11.6 km
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What comes next
Primary schools closest to Pohutukawa Preschool — most children move into a primary school after early childhood education, though families are free to choose any school.
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Golden Sands School 62 km
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Rotorua S D A School 66.7 km
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Selwyn Ridge School 74.2 km
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Taumata School 79.5 km
Data source
- SourceNZ Early Childhood Services Directory — Ministry of Education / Education Counts
- Ministry data last checked6 September 2026