Midhirst, New Zealand

Midhirst is a small village in Taranaki, New Zealand, approximately 4 km north of Stratford, on State Highway 3. Inglewood is 17 km (11 mi) north of Midhirst, and New Plymouth is 35 km (22 mi) to the northwest.According to the 2006 census, the total population of Midhirst is 225, down 21 on the 2001 census. Midhirst is home to Midhirst School, the Midhirst Tavern, and a number of other local businesses.EducationMidhirst School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 6 and a roll of 84. The school was founded in 1880.