Education
Woodlands Park School is a contributing primary (years 1-6) state school with a decile rating of 10 and a roll of 215. The school was founded in 1958. Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School is a full primary (years 1-8) private school with a decile rating of 9 and a roll of 79. It was founded in 1987 and provides education based on the Steiner-Waldorf philosophy. Both schools are coeducational.
The nearest State secondary schools are Green Bay High School, Kelston Boys' High School and Kelston Girls' High School. Catholic students usually commute by train from New Lynn to Marist College (girls) or St Peter's College (boys).
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