Best Private Special Education Schools In Auckland Near Me

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The Junior Syndicate comprises 10 classrooms over 6 sites, 9 of which are in satellite units in mainstream schools, and one at Oaklynn Base School. The Junior Syndicate is divided into two sections - New Entrants and Upper Juniors.

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At Ficino School we believe in the enormous capacity of every human being. The word Education comes from a Latin root meaning to draw out but also to train. At Ficino, we provide an environment that aims to achieve both.

Using mindfulness techniques, our students develop self-discipline and the ability to attend. A clear set of School values and a structured classroom environment establishes a strong foundation for the years ahead.

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Sir Keith Park School is a special school for children and young people who have intellectual disabilities or complex special needs.

We are situated in Favona, a suburb of Auckland City, New Zealand.


We provide specialist programmes for students from the ages of 5 to 21 years.


We are a MOVE model site . You are welcome to visit us to see programmes in action, or contact us for support.

“Educating learners with special needs and empowering them to reach their potential.”

Our logo was designed specifically for us by Michael Moke. These important aspects of Our Turangawaewae have been incorporated within the design...

Situated in Te Ika a Maui (North Island of New Zealand), Mangere and its surrounding area has been occupied and cultivated since at least the 12th century, as told in the oral history of the local iwi (Te Wai o Hua), and supported by archaeological investigations and radiocarbon data estimates. Te Wai o Hua (the descendants of Nga Oho people) have one of the oldest genealogy in Auckland. The local Maori are descendants to Hape who came here prior to the arrival of the Tainui waka.

Hape was a great chief, revered to this day as one of the founders of the Tainui Iwi, and he was probably one of their early Tohunga or Priests. Some of the stories suggest he was a seer or mystic with magical powers, possibly even a demi-god. Hape had a disability - his name literally means 'club foot' although it can also mean 'rejected' or 'left behind'.

Following the discovery of Aotearoa, plans were made in the ancestral homeland of Hawaiki to settle the new land. When the Tainui waka was about to set sail, only people in the best physical condition were selected. Due to his clubbed foot, Hape was not one of those selected, and he was left behind in Hawaiki. The voyage of the waka to Aotearoa was long and arduous, most of those on board forgot about Hape. As the people disembarked on the shores of the Waitemata Harbour they could see a man standing on a distant hill. It was Hape, he had used his powers to summon a giant stingray to transport him; he had arrived in Aotearoa weeks earlier. He stood on the ridge and called out a karanga to those on the beach. To this day, the stingray, or Kaiwhare, is the guardian of the Manukau Harbour.​

A Kaitiaki is a guardian. As mentioned above, the stingray (Kaiwhare) is the guardian of the Manukau Harbour. Birds were the original Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa, and the hawk has featured prominently in the oral traditions of Tainui. Kahu Pokere (black harrier hawk) is another kaitiaki of this area. The hawk in flight conveys strength and purpose, and is viewed as a powerful guardian of the land. Mangere sports teams have used the hawk for their logo (e.g. Mangere East Hawks League / Mangere Hawks Netball). Our previous logo featured a hawk.

Due to the close proximity of the airport, schools in the local area mostly have names associated with aviation. Our school was named after Air Chief Marshall, Sir Keith Park, an extraordinary New Zealander – an unsung hero - in recognition of his charitable work. Sir Keith Park was also influential in the Auckland Airports being sited in Mangere. Read more about this special man ...

At the heart of our school are our people. Mangere, with its strong historical and family associations, has morphed into a home for a diverse range of people from different cultures. Reflective of our wider community, Sir Keith Park School's learners identify with the Pacific Peoples ethnic group (Samoan, Tongan, Cook Island, Niuean, Tokelaun, Fijian, Tuvaluan); NZ Maori; NZ European, and Asian.

Like Hape, our kaitiaki and Sir Keith Park, our learners journey forward drawing on their resilience, perseverance, and determination.

Keith Rodney Park was a decorated First World War fighter pilot who carved out a prestigious career in the Royal Air Force (RAF). He played a pivotal role in the defense of London and south-east England during the Battle of Britain.

Born in Thames on 15 June 1892, Park was educated at Kings College, Auckland and Otago Boys High School, Dunedin. At the age of 19 he joined the Union Steam Ship Company as a cadet purser – earning the nickname ‘Skipper’ among friends and family.

4worldlovers: Sommerville is not just an educational facility, but an ‘approach’ that meets the needs of a group of very special students.

At Sommerville, our learners can expect to be supported in their personal, social, emotional and educational growth by participating in personalised learning programmes. Our parents and whānau can expect to be listened to, be included in their child’s journey, enjoy opportunities to celebrate their child’s successes and feel connected to our wider Sommerville community. Our Sommerville staff can expect to have the support, professional development and resources they need to be effective practitioners in our unique environment.

In consultation with our Sommerville community, we have chosen our vision ‘Together, learning to live our best lives’ to represent what we aspire to achieve for our learners, whānau and staff.

No reira tēna koutou, tēna koutou, tēna tatou katoa

Our specialists at Sommerville work with individual students, class groups and teachers to ensure every student gets what they need to grow and meet their potential. Our team is made up of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Behavioural psychologists and specialists, Visual and Hearing Impaired specialists who have a team approach to achieve success for our students.

Choosing and enrolling in a school for children with special needs can be a difficult and confusing process. We work closely with families to help them complete the process as easy as possible and to understand the differences that they may be eligible for when enrolled with us. Parents can book in to see one of our senior managers who will answer any questions and let you know where your child may be if they attend Sommerville.

Working with families is paramount to the success of our school. Find out more about our Vision, Term dates, Afterschool programmes, School zone and more here.

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"Dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our community in the spirit of Aroha."


"Ki tūtakina nga matea rerekē e tautawhitia nga iwi whanau kei roto te wairua" aroha.

Arohanui is a school dedicated to meeting the unique learning needs of students from 5-21 years of age in the West Auckland area. We have 28 classes located across 13 sites. These include satellite classes catering for primary and intermediate students, secondary options, and a transition centre for students aged 18 and over. In addition we have an Outreach Service which supports ORS funded students in mainstream schools.

We are a passionate and committed staff focused on helping our students develop to their full potential. We believe strongly in the need for an understanding, inclusive and responsive community and we are aware that we play an important part in helping to create this community for our students and their families.

We are part of a joint initiative with Sport New Zealand called Healthy Active Learning. Circability is one of the companies that is upskilling our students and staff with movement skills. Check out the amazing work going on in the school.

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Our school caters for students aged five to twenty one who have been verified as having ORS funding.

Our main base school is in Albion Road Otahuhu, with satellite classes at 6 host schools - Flatbush Primary, Bairds Mainfreight Primary, Papatoetoe Intermediate, Te Uho o te Nikau Primary, Rongomai Primary and Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate.

We also run an Outreach Service for students enrolled in mainstream school who require Specialist Teacher support.

Mt Richmond has a team of therapists and specialists to support students learning.