Kaitangata is a small semi-rural town located on the edge of the Clutha River just 10 minutes from Balclutha. Most students live within walking distance of the school but we also have 3 local bus runs servicing Wangaloa, the lower part of Inch Clutha and the Lakeside area. Their recent purchase of a school minibus also provides transport for students from Balclutha.

The school has students from Year 1 to Year 8 and currently have begun the 2018 year with a roll of 85 students.

Their main school building has 5 classrooms. There is also a block of 2 classrooms separate from the main building.