At Pigeon Mountain Primary School, our journey began in 1979, nestled beneath the maunga Ōhuiarangi / Pigeon Mountain — a place of historical and cultural significance. Inspired by our namesake, the Kererū (Wood Pigeon), our school embraces the values of guardianship, peace, and connection to the natural world. These values still guide us today.
From our modest beginnings with three innovative teaching spaces, we've grown alongside our community. Over the decades, new classrooms, modern learning environments, and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces have been added to support a growing roll and evolving ways of learning. Our open-plan clusters, collaborative learning areas, and digital infrastructure reflect our commitment to future-focused education — all while staying rooted in our local identity.
We proudly share our site with Bucklands Beach Intermediate, with many of our learners continuing their journey through nearby intermediates and colleges such as Farm Cove Intermediate, Macleans College, and Pakuranga College. Our school zone is carefully managed to maintain a thriving, well-resourced environment for all learners.
History
A School with Special Character
Our vision — Education with a Heart isn’t just a motto. It’s the heartbeat of our school community.
Every student, teacher, and whānau member plays a part in our culture of Resilience, Responsibility, Excellence, and Respect. These values are taught, lived, and celebrated through our PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) programme, and were highlighted as a strength in our most recent ERO review.
We are proud of the strong sense of belonging at PMPS. Parents consistently describe our school as welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive. Even during times of uncertainty, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, this sense of community remained a cornerstone of school life. Community surveys reflect strong trust in our teachers and leadership, and a shared commitment to student wellbeing and success.