​Pākiki Kids is a weekly one-day programme for gifted children in Dunedin (Years 3-8).

Pākiki Kids is a local, independent gifted education programme which has been operating in Dunedin for more than 14 years. It is run by Dunedin North Intermediate School and located at 34 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.

Pākiki Kids delivers a specialised curriculum while also offering gifted students the opportunity to learn with like-minded peers.

Applications to Attend Pākiki Kids
Students are selected to attend Pākiki Kids based on the outcome of a written application and participation in a workshop. Gifted students from all schools are welcome to apply, as well those who are home-schooled.
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Pākiki Kids has only one intake per year (at the start of the school year in February) and applications must be submitted in Term 3 of the year before.

Applications for 2026
Applications for places at Pākiki Kids in 2026 have now closed, but please contact the Pākiki Kids Coordinator if you have any questions about the programme.