Welcome to Taradale High School. We are delighted that you are considering joining our school community. At THS, we are proud of our strong values, supportive environment, and commitment to helping every student achieve their personal best. This page will guide you through our enrolment process and provide the information you need to take the next step toward becoming part of the Taradale High School whānau.
Taradale High School is a zoned school. The Board declared a Ballot for 2027 students for those living outside our zone.
For instructions on applying, please click the button on the left that applies to your circumstances, e.g. select In Zone Enrolment if you live inside the school zone, or select Out of Zone Enrolment if you live outside the zone. If you are unsure if you live in our zone, please check the Enrolment Scheme and the School Zone Address Check.
Our Enrolment Scheme explains how students can enrol at Taradale High School. It outlines eligibility for students who live within the school’s home zone and describes how the scheme helps manage student numbers fairly while avoiding overcrowding. The page also provides information about out of zone enrolment, including priority criteria and the process followed when places are available.
No, there is no minimum time. If you move into zone and can provide the in zone evidence required, you are able to apply as an in zone enrolment.
This depends on where the student spends the majority of their time while the school is open for instruction. In order to satisfy the school of this you may need to supply a copy of the custody agreement or other legal documentation.
No. Students can only live with their parent(s) or legal guardian. Legal guardians must provide approved legal guardianship documents.
No. The requirement is that the student must be living at their in zone address when they start attending THS.
The School will notify you in writing (by email) of your ranking on the ballot within a few days of the ballot taking place. Specific details of this year's ballot can be found on our Out of Zone Enrolment page.
Yes. Legislation passed in 2010 allows for children of former students to receive priority in the Out of Zone ballot. Further details about priority categories are available by viewing the Enrolment Scheme. This only applies until the application closing date. Any applications received after this date, or during the school year, are NOT eligible for a priority category.
No. Students can only live with their parent(s) or legal guardian. Legal guardians must provide approved legal guardianship documents.
No. The ballot is completed under Police Supervision in the same way as a lottery.
