Templeton School / Te Kura o Rātā is a Full Primary School, catering for children from Year 1 to Year 8. There is a defined catchment area for pupils: the school caters mainly for children in Templeton and its immediate environs. The school has recently experienced regular growth, and the Board of Trustees has implemented and actioned a strategic plan to cope with future expansion. A significant emphasis has been placed on upgrading property systems, Information and Communication Technologies and multi-purpose facilities to facilitate 21st Century learning. Templeton School / Te Kura o Rātā is strongly committed to establishing and maintaining effective learning partnerships with students and parents/caregivers and ensures open lines of communication are maintained. Templeton School has a significant presence in the local community and has maintained the strong community links established by previous trustees and school personnel.