Students who live more than 3.2km from their nearest state school are entitled to catch a free bus service to and from school. Other children may catch a bus if the route suits  but will need to purchase a ten trip ticket from the bus driver in cash or from the Ritchies offices 9 Henry Rose Place, Albany.

All users must contact the school office to have your child's name put on the relevant bus list.

Coatesville School Bus Service - Ritchies Buses

Afternoon Routes
All buses will depart at 3.05pm – due to other services departure cannot be delayed.
Route 1511 – Goldflats, Wake Road
Depart from School, left onto Riverhead Coatesville Highway, left onto Wake Road, Continue 800 metres to Oak Lane. Drive past, reverse into lane, back down Wake Rd, right onto Coatesville-Riverhead Highway.
Route 1687 – Mahoenui Valley Road
Depart from School, up Mahoenui Valley Road, right onto Ridge Road, left onto Elmore Road, left onto Paremoremo Road, The Avenue, right onto SH17

This bus will pick students up on the opposite side of the road. A teacher will walk students across the road.

If you have any queries about the bus service (or your eligibility for it) please contact the school office.