In keeping with the School’s special character, Nga Tawa ensures day students are integrated into the daily routine and activities of boarders as far as possible. As new entrants in Year 9 they are incorporated into the daily schedule with the help of an on-campus peer mentor in order to ensure their inclusion with Nga Tawa boarders.

The school regularly opens their doors to the local community and accepts day students from a 25k radius, provided they qualify for a place. Day girl places are limited with 40 spaces available over five year levels (approximately eight in each Year level).