Bay of Islands College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kawakawa, Northland 0243 · Far North District
#17 of 37 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland
#407 of 486 nationally
About Bay of Islands College
Bay of Islands College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Kawakawa, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 474 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 17th of 37 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 85.7%; pacific students 6.8%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Kawakawa; Bay of Islands College ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)530
- Roll size (10%)474
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)33.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)60.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)44%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bay of Islands College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 530
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 474
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 33.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 60.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 44%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 85.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Bay of Islands College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Bay of Islands College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Bay of Islands College has changed over time.
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Schools near Bay of Islands College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students · 972 m away
TKKM o Taumarere
Moerewa · State composite · Years 1–13
118 students · 5.1 km away
Moerewa School
Moerewa · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
126 students · 6.3 km away
Karetu School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students · 7.0 km away
Opua School
Opua · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students · 8.2 km away
Paihia School
Paihia · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students · 11 km away
Pakaraka School
Pakaraka · State full primary · Years 1–8
69 students · 11 km away
Oromahoe School
Oromahoe · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 12 km away
Maromaku School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 12 km away
Motatau School
Motatau · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taipa Area School
Taipa · State composite · Years 1–13
418 students
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Whangarei · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
Te Kura o Te Kao
Te Kao · State composite · Years 1–13
88 students
Ruawai College
Ruawai · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
139 students
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · State composite · Years 1–13
188 students
TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki
Oruawharo · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bay of Islands College a good school?
Bay of Islands College has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 of 37 in Northland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bay of Islands College rank in Northland?
Bay of Islands College ranks #17 of 37 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland and #407 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Bay of Islands College?
Bay of Islands College had 474 students in 2026, a change of +34% over five years.
Is Bay of Islands College a primary school or a secondary school?
Bay of Islands College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Bay of Islands College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bay of Islands College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.