Bay of Islands College
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Bay of Islands College
A Caring School Making Steady Progress With Challenges Ahead
Bay of Islands College is a school where students, including Māori and Pacific learners, are making meaningful academic progress and achieving NCEA qualifications at good rates. The school has strong cultural foundations and improving teaching practices, but faces a significant challenge with student attendance, with less than half of students attending regularly. ERO recognises genuine improvement underway while identifying clear priorities for further development.
Source: ERO, 12 December 2024 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
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Bay of Islands College
1-9 Derrick Road, Kawakawa, Kawakawa
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What families ask about Bay of Islands College
- Does Bay of Islands College have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Bay of Islands College teach?
- Bay of Islands College teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Bay of Islands College's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 530. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 472 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is December 2024.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- Some students taught in te reo Māori
- Opened
- 1858
- Principal
- Edith Painting-Davis
- Urban/rural setting
- Small urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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