Clutha kids get off to a great start with our excellent education options throughout the district, from early learning education to primary, composite and secondary schools. At tertiary level, Taratahi Telford Campus offers practical training in agriculture, rural veterinary technician, equine, forestry and apiculture. Many of our businesses offer apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of industries. Tokomairiro Training specialising in opportunities for theory-based and practical-based learning for youth aged 16-18 and adults.

Early Learning 

There are 16 listed early childhood facilities in Clutha, including daycares, kindergartens and play centres.

• ABC Balclutha Central 
• Balclutha Kindergarten 
• Balclutha Playcentre - 027 4621828
• Big River Educare Ltd
• Clinton Little Oaks Learning Centre
• Clinton Playcentre - 03 4157712
• Clutha Valley Playcentre - 03 0274738864
• Goldfields Kindergarten
• Kidz Way Early Learning Centre
• Milton Early Learning House - 03 4177424
• Milton Kindergarten
• Owaka Playcentre - 03 0274158028
• Rosebank Kindergarten
• Tapanui Playcentre - 03 2048824
• Tokomairiro Early Learning Centre
• Tokomairiro Early Learning Centre on Spenser

Primary Schools 

Clutha is home to 22 primary schools, including full primary, contributing and composite options. Our schools have great teaching staff and facilities, and all are active in the local communities and beyond!