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Experience what makes Kadimah School truly special
At Kadimah School, we blend personalised learning, a tight-knit community and a cutting-edge STEAM curriculum to help every Year 0–8 child thrive.
Here’s how we do it:
Structured Early Literacy
Our Better Start Literacy Approach gives Years 0–2 students a clear, confidence-building path to reading and writing success.
Values at our Core
Social responsibility, tolerance, inquiry and family guide every lesson - building character as well as knowledge.
Smaller Classes, Bigger Impact
Smaller classes give teachers the time and focus to tailor lessons to each child, helping them unlock their potential and progress comparatively quickly.
Hands on S.T.E.A.M
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths come alive through collaborative, real-world projects that spark curiosity.
Leadership & Community
Through team challenges and service projects, students build confidence, empathy and the skills to lead.
Inquiry-Driven Learning
From testing hypotheses to gathering evidence, children learn to think critically and solve problems independently.
A Calm Environment for Learning & Development
Individualised programmes mean each child learns at the right level in a stable, supportive classroom.
Nurturing Excellence
We champion each child’s unique potential, pairing academic rigor with a supportive, caring environment.
Preparing for High School & Beyond
By mastering reading, writing and maths - and building resilience, creativity and problem-solving, our graduates step confidently into secondary school and life’s next adventures.
Located in the heart of Auckland’s Remuera, Kadimah School is a small school with a curriculum that encourages collaboration, critical thinking and an innovative mindset for students year 0 to year 8
World-Class Facilities on One Campus
Kadimah’s spacious Remuera campus is packed with specialist learning and play spaces, including:
Sports & Recreation: Multi-lane swimming pool, sports field, tennis courts, adventure playground and large hall/gym with basketball court.
Creative & Performance: Dedicated art studio, sewing tech room, food tech kitchen, fully kitted music suite and stage-ready performance facilities.
Academic & Inquiry: Modern library, science laboratory, breakout rooms and enviro-gardens with on-site chicken coop.
Each space is designed to spark curiosity, nurture talents and support hands-on learning from Year 0 through Year 8.
Why families choose us
At Kadimah, you’re joining more than a school - you’re part of a family. As an inclusive, co-educational primary (Years 0–8), we pair warm community values with a custom STEAM curriculum - one of the few in New Zealand at the primary level.
Why Families Choose Us
Belonging & Purpose: 90 % of our parents say Kadimah’s supportive culture makes their child feel seen and valued.
Proven Excellence: Our students consistently reach national and international finals - including the coveted Prime Minister’s Award in 2021.
Future-Ready Graduates: We nurture independent thinkers and confident problem-solvers who thrive in secondary school and beyond.
Our promise
At Kadimah School, we commit to:
Cultivating Independent Thinkers: Students learn to question, debate and tackle challenges with confidence.
Building Compassionate Leaders: Through community projects and team challenges, they develop empathy and the drive to make a real-world impact.
Embedding Core Habits: Inquiry, tolerance and social responsibility guide every lesson - shaping character as well as intellect.
Ensuring Future Readiness: Graduates leave equipped with academic excellence, true resilience and the confidence to thrive in secondary school and beyond.
This is how we turn potential into performance and prepare every child for life’s next adventures.
What we teach
Building on the New Zealand Curriculum, our local STEAM-infused programme lets students:
Advance at Their Best Level: Individualised learning paths ensure no child is held back - or left behind.
Engage Curiously: Hands-on projects teach logical thinking, evidence gathering and real-world problem solving.
Lead with Confidence: Team challenges and community initiatives build leadership skills and empathy.
Why you should consider Kadimah School for your child
In our most recent ERO report the review team stated:
“The school responds very well to all children whose learning and achievement needs acceleration, including children with special educational needs and those for whom English is an additional language.
Leaders and teachers use analysed achievement information well to promptly identify children who may need to accelerate their progress, from the time they start at the school. Teachers use this information to set acceleration goals, monitor children's progress, and give consideration to next learning steps. They work together to consider strategies that may better support individual children's learning progress. Teachers are increasingly focused on evaluating their teaching practices to further improve outcomes for their students.”
Download Our Education Review Office (ERO) Report
We are very proud of the recognition we received in our most recent ERO report. You can read the full report by clicking on the download link below.
What our parents are saying
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“My middle child was very anxious and negative about starting school. She settled better than I could ever have imagined under the care of the junior teachers. She is happy, confident and learning so much.”
— R. Gluckman
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“As a computer science engineer, I was eager to find a school with a strong focus on technology for my girls. Kadimah is the one! The STEAM program is stimulating, future-focused learning, and will set them up with key skills for life.”
— A. Shenkin
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“There are many things to love about Kadimah: committed long-term teaching staff, smaller classes, an emphasis on academic support and leadership, celebration of success, an ethnic makeup that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa".
— A. Venkataiah