Ormond, New Zealand

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Ormond is a small settlement inland from Gisborne, in the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on State Highway 2 in the valley of the Waipaoa River, halfway between Gisborne and the township of Te Karaka. [1]

Education

Ormond School is a Year 1-6 co-educational state primary school. [2] [3] In 2019, it was a decile 6 school with a roll of 90. [4]

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References

  1. Hariss, Gavin. "Ormond, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. "Official School Website". ormond.school.nz.
  3. "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  4. "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.

Coordinates: 38°34′S177°55′E / 38.567°S 177.917°E / -38.567; 177.917