Clutha District has a range of education options, making sure all our children get off to a great start with early learning, primary and secondary schools. All our schools have quality teaching staff and facilities.
At tertiary level, Southern Institute of Technology's Telford Campus offers practical training in agriculture, rural veterinary technician, equine, and apiculture.
Businesses in the district offer apprenticeships in a variety of industries. Tokomairiro Training specialises in opportunities for theory-based and practical-based learning for youth aged 16-18 years as well as adults.
There are 16 listed early childhood facilities in the Clutha District, including kindergartens, playcentres and learning centres.
Balclutha
Balclutha Kindergarten
Balclutha Playcentre
BestStart Balclutha
Big River Educare
City Impact Church Childcare Balclutha
Rosebank Kindergarten
Clutha Valley
Clutha Valley Playcentre
Clinton
Clinton Little Oaks Learning Centre
Clinton Playcentre
Lawrence
Goldfields Kindergarten
Milton
Milton Kindergarten
Milton Little citizens Early Learning Centre
Tokomairiro Early Learning Centre Inc
Tokomairiro Early Learning Centre on Spenser
Owaka
Owaka Playcentre
Clutha District is home to 22 primary schools, including full primary, contributing and composite options.
Full Primary (Years 1-8)
Balclutha School
Clinton School
Clutha Valley School
Kaitangata Primary School
Romahapa School
Rosebank Primary (Balclutha)
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Stirling School
Tahakopa School
Taieri Beach School (Brighton)
Waihola District School
Waiwera South School
Warepa School
Contributing Schools (Year 1-6)
Heriot School
Milton School
St Mary's School (Milton)
Tapanui School
Tokoiti School (Milton)
Waikoikoi School
Waitahuna School
Composite Schools (Year 1-13)
We have five secondary schools in the Clutha District which includes both composite and secondary education.
Blue Mountain College Year 7-13 (Tapanui)
Tokomairiro High School Year 7-13 (Milton)
South Otago High School Year 9-13 (Balclutha)
Composite Schools (Year 1-13)