Rai Valley is a small rural community situated 50kms from Nelson and 70kms from Blenheim.
Rai Valley Area School is situated on the Main Nelson / Blenheim highway and provides the community with a range of educational opportunities from Pre School to Adult Education classes.

The school caters for students from Years 1-13 in modern and exciting classrooms and facilities. This includes a Technology suite, a computer suite, a school and community library and school hall.
The community is very much part of the school with a lot of community groups using the school facilities for sporting or cultural activities.

The Rai Valley Area School Board of Trustees, staff and parents are committed to providing the best educational opportunities and support for our students and this is reflected in the family atmosphere which is present and promoted in the school.

The school has a strong focus on EOTC and environmental education and the outdoors are promoted as an excellent learning environment for our students.

Please contact the school office for further information about school programmes.