ABOUT our school

Vision - A rural school, ensuring success in any environment through the development of individual talents and character.

We strive for Sherenden students to be:

Respectful Organised Aspirational Resilient

Sherenden & Districts School is a rural, state, co-educational, full primary located 35 kms west of Hastings, 21kms up the Taihape Rd.

We cater for students from year 1-8.

Our Year 7/8 students attend technology in town at Taradale Intermediate. 

We currently have 2 bus runs operating out of our school. 

The original school was founded in 1916 and we have a roll of 47 students to begin the 2026 year.

The staffing is as follows:

  • Teaching Principal

  • 0.6 job share with Senior Room

  • Middle Room teacher

  • Junior Room Teacher

  • 1x Teacher Aide to support the students and classroom teachers

  • Office administrator and  caretaker

We welcome you to view our reports and reach out to us with any questions you may have about Sherenden & Districts School.

Ero Report

Our last ERO Visit was 2025 and can be viewed here

Other Reports

Annual Plan 2026

Strategic Plan 2026

Attendance Annual Action Plan 2026

Financial Report 2024