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Maniototo Area School is an area school in Ranfurly, Central Otago, New Zealand, serving students aged 5-18. Founded in 1879[1], it has 190 students aged 5-18.The school has a strong sporting tradition and despite being in a remote location has a strong academic programme bolstered by Video Conferencing lessons and the OtagoNet project[2].

International Students
Maniototo Area School hosts international students aged 11-18 and attracts those interested in a rural environment with a vibrant winter sports centre[3] and the Otago Rail Trail[4].

Bute Beds
One area of special interest at the school is 'Bute Beds'. These are two fully furnished houses rented out as 'Bed and Breakfast' units by the school. These are used to support social studies projects and to provide extra resources.



Notable Alumni

 * Sean Becker and Warren Dobson- New Zealand Olympic Curling Team 2006 [5]


 * Tania Murray-Gold Medallist High Jump, 1990 Commonwealth Games[6]


 * Andrew Hore- All Black 2002, 2004 onwards [7]


 * James Kearney- All Black 1947-1949 [8]


 * Anthony Kreft- All Black 1968 [9]

Other New Zealand Representative Teams
All teh above from [1].
 * Trap Shooting- Reagan Munro
 * Hockey- Colleen Parkhill,Joan Davis,Phillipa Lunn, Margaret Stringer, Mandy Smith, Margaret Davis, Heather Sime, Priscilla Forrester and Robin McLean
 * Ice Hockey- Wayne Wier, Murray Becker, Abby Pyle, Bridie Donald, Amy Scott, Doug Graham, Sandra Claridge, Kelly Weir and Diane Brensell
 * Curling- Barry Brown, Darren Carson, Norma Francis, Helen Rutherford, Karen Rawcliffe, Catherine Inder, Sean Becker, Warren Dobson, Patsy Inder, Wendy Becker, Bridget Becker, Brydie Donald, Warren Kearney and Scott Becker.
 * Cricket- Peter Petherick
 * Minature Rifle- Anna Cromb and Elizabeth Cromb