Rakakao Kindergarten

Gisborne · Gisborne Region

Free Kindergarten · Community based · Large urban area · 21 children · 20 Hours ECE

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Rakakao Kindergarten at a glance

Rakakao Kindergarten is a free kindergarten early childhood service in Gisborne, Gisborne Region, managed on a community based basis. It has 21 children enrolled, and is approved for 20 Hours ECE and carries an Equity Index band of EQI 1.

The service currently records no children under two years old — the roll is concentrated in the over-two pre-school years.

Children by age

Age 0 0

Age 1 0

Age 2 4

Age 3 6

Age 4 7

Age 5 4

Total enrolled: 21 children, of whom 38 are counted in the all-children figure.

Children by ethnicity

Pacific 150.0%

Asian 150.0%

Service details

Service typeFree Kindergarten
Funding / managementCommunity based
20 Hours ECEEligible for 20 Hours ECE
Equity IndexEQI 1
SettingLarge urban area
Territorial authorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne Region
Education regionHawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti
Roll date2025 directory export

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About this data

Details are taken from the New Zealand Ministry of Education early childhood directory export dated 1 September 2026. Age and ethnicity rolls are as recorded at the directory snapshot.

This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with the Ministry of Education. Confirm enrolment, fees and opening hours directly with the service. Report a correction.

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