Facilities

Partner Pools

Hamilton City Council is proud to partner with the outdoor pools at Te Rapa Primary School, Fairfield College, Hamilton Boys’ High School, and Hillcrest Normal School. These fantastic local pools provide opportunities for our community to cool off, play, train, and for swimming club use over the hot summer months.

Why visit our partner pools?

Affordable and accessible swimming options close to home
Family-friendly facilities perfect for summer fun
Community-focused spaces supporting local schools

Stay safe and enjoy your summer! Lifeguards are on duty during opening hours, and all pools follow strict safety standards.

Prices

Te Rapa Primary School

Adult 13+

$4.00 each

Under 2s

$1.00 each

Child (aged 3 to 12)

$3.00 each

Spectators

$1.00 each

Swimming Nappies (Compulsory for ALL under 3s )

$3.00

Hamilton Boys High School

Adult 16+

$6.00 each

Child (aged 5 to 15)

$3.50 each

Under 5's

Free

Spectators

$1.00 each

Family Pass (up to 3 kids)

$20

Fairfield College

Adult 16+

$5.00 each

Spectators

$1.50 each

Child 5+

$3.50 each

Private Bookings (For 50 swimmers, addtional hour will be $40)

$175.00

Hillcrest Normal School

Adult

$4.00 each

Child

$4.00 each

Spectators

$2.00 each

Everything You Need to Know About Our Partner Pools

Te Rapa Primary

Opening season: 1 December 2025 to 29 March 2026 Address:61 Ashurst Avenue, Pukatea Contact: 022 580 7521

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Key information below

Open 7 days: 20 Dec – 8 Feb
Hours: Mon to Sat 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday hours: 2 pm - 6 pm
Closed: All public holidays
Weekends only: 1-19 Dec and 9 Feb - 29 Mar
Private hire: Available, please email the school to enquire terapaschoolpool@gmail.com

Fairfield College

Opening season: 11 December 2025 to 29 March 2026 Address: Bankwood Road, Fairfield, Hamilton Contact: 0275015209

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Open 7 days: 11 Dec – 8 Feb
Hours: 12 pm - 5 pm daily
Closed: 25 - 26 Dec & 1 - 2 Jan
Weekends only: Feb and March
Private hire: Available from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Hillcrest Normal School

Opening season:17 December 2025 to 29 March 2026 Address:218 Cambridge Road, Hillcrest Contact:07-8566122

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Open 7 days: 17 Dec – 30 Jan
Hours: 1 pm - 5 pm
Closed: 25 - 26 Dec and 29 Dec - 2 Jan
Weekends only: After 30 January
Community group hire: Available, please email the school to enquire.

Hamilton Boys High School

Opening season: 5 January 2025 to 29 March 2026 Address: 34 Argyle Street, Hamilton East Contact: 07 853 0440

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Open 7 days: 5 – 25 Jan
Hours: Mon to Fri: 12 pm - 4 pm
Weekend hours: 12 pm - 6 pm
Closed: All public holidays.
Weekends only: 27 Jan onwards.
Community group hire: Available, please email the school to enquire.