Getting to Know St Patrick’s
An integrated Catholic primary school in the heart of Masterton, for girls and boys from New Entrants to Year 6.
Welcome! Haere mai! Talofa lava! Bula Vinaka! Maligayang pagdating! Swāgat hai!
St Patrick’s is an integrated Catholic primary school for girls and boys from New Entrants to Year 6, set within the heart of Masterton and shaped by a close relationship with St Patrick’s church community and the Catholic Parish of the Wairarapa. The school reflects the diversity of the town around it, welcoming families from every background into a community built on faith, care and connection.
Learning at St Patrick’s is guided by the belief that every tamaiti deserves an education that engages them personally, connecting not just to what they’re taught but to their own language, culture and identity as they grow into confident, capable learners.
Wellbeing sits at the centre of daily life at the school, with Strength and Kindness guiding how tamariki are cared for, supported through challenges and encouraged to look out for one another. This is lived out through the St Patrick’s Way, a framework grounded in the belief that every person is made in the image and likeness of God and deserving of dignity, respect and belonging.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”Ephesians 4:32
A Message From Our Principal
A very warm welcome to our school website. Our wonderful school is situated in Masterton in the centre of the beautiful Wairarapa valley. We are a Catholic Integrated School catering for children from New Entrants through to Year Six.
We aim to provide every child with a high-quality education within a caring and respectful environment. At the heart of everything we do are our school values of Strength, Kindness & Excellence.
Our school curriculum gives opportunities and experiences for all children to meet the ever-changing future with resilience and confidence. We highly value and promote all aspects of school life, including sport, culture, environmental issues, performing arts and academic success.
Please enjoy our website as you find out more about our fantastic school and the opportunities that we offer. We also have a school Facebook page where important up-to-date information is shared.
If you require any further information, please feel free to contact us.
Steve WheelerPrincipal
Our Mission, Vision & Values
St Patrick’s prepares tamariki to be Catholic citizens who can participate in and contribute to an ever-changing world, growing into lifelong learners equipped to think creatively, solve problems and work well alongside others.
“Preparing for the future in a Catholic Environment”
“Learners who show love for God’s creation and are the best they can be”
Kaha
StrengthMaking good choices to do what is right, and finding the courage to try again when things are hard.
Atawhai
KindnessBeing caring and thoughtful towards the needs of yourself, others and creation.
Kairangi
ExcellenceTaking responsibility for being the best you can be, in everything you do.
Our Motto — Strength & Kindness
Rooted in the legacy of the Brigidine Sisters, our motto lives on in how tamariki treat one another, carried through virtues drawn from the fruits of the Holy Spirit.