Register for Bus Use
In order to avail of school transport, the student is required to complete an Application Form. This is part of school transport code of conduct. Please complete the form through this link: Bus Transport Link
School Transport Assistance
You may be eligible for school transport assistance from the Ministry of Education. The rate is assessed on the distance from home to school or the place they catch the bus each day (see transport application form). To apply please complete form below and submit to the Office.
Bus Attendance/Absence
Bus students line up outside the office on the tennis courts at the end of each school day to board their bus. Senior students (year 7 up) inform the bus controller whether or not they are on the bus that day. If Junior students are not going home on the bus, the school office will need to be notified in advance (email/call/note from parent/caregiver) with as much notice as possible.
Change in Circumstances
Please ensure you notify the office of any changes in your circumstances as soon as possible, ie; change of residential address, change of enrolled school, change in banking information. In addition please ensure you complete a separate application for any other students in your care.
Bus timetables
Okains Bay Bus
| Pick Up | Drop Off | |
| Okains Bay Rd and Chorlton Rd corner | 7.15am | 4.36pm |
| Okains Bay store | 7.16am | 4.35pm |
| Pigeon Bay – Summit Road intersection | 7.50am | 4.05pm |
| Summit Rd – Hilltop | 8.00am | 3.55pm |
| Barry Bay Cheese Factory | 8.10am | 3.45pm |
| Duvauchelle Auto and Marine | 8.13am | 3.40pm |
| Duvauchelle Store | 8.15am | 3.38pm |
| Haywards Lane (pm only) | – | 3.36pm |
| Ngaio Point | 8.17am | 3.33pm |
| Robinsons Bay | 8.20am | 3.30pm |
| Takamatua-Kotlowski Rd corner | 8.27am | 3.25pm |
| Akaroa Area School | 8.35am (arrive) | 3.10pm (depart) |
Le Bons Bay Bus
| Pick Up | Drop off | |
| Le Bons Bay | 7.45am | 4.03pm |
| Cab Stand (Summit Rd, Hickory Bay Rd, Long Bay Rd & Brocheries Rd intersection). | 8.03am | 3.45pm |
| Akaroa Area School | 8.21am | 3.27pm |
| Onuku Marae Carpark | 8:29am | 3:21pm |
| Akaroa Area School | 8:35am (arrive) | 3:15pm (depart) |