Schools in Island Bay, Wellington (2026)
2 schools · 546 students · 1 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 395.
Island Bay, in Wellington, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 546 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 full primary; by sector 1 state, 1 state integrated.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Island Bay School (77.8, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) (71.2, top 25% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Island Bay School (347 students), St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) (199 students).
Ranked schools in Island Bay
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 178Island Bay SchoolIsland Bay · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 371 · 347 students
- 271St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)Island Bay · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 199 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Island Bay School Island Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 77.8 Top 25% | 371 | 347 |
| 2 | St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) Island Bay · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 71.2 Top 25% | 395 | 199 |
Compare the top 2 schools in Island Bay side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Island Bay?
Island Bay School is the highest-ranked school in Island Bay with a Success Index (NZ) of 77.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Island Bay?
Island Bay has 2 schools (1 contributing, 1 full primary) educating 546 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Island Bay?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Island Bay is 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.