Bream Bay College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ruakaka, Northland 0151 · Whangarei District
#7 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland
#278 of 486 nationally
About Bream Bay College
Bream Bay College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Ruakaka, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 617 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 7th of 37 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 41.3%; pacific students 8.8%; international students 1.3%.
There are 2 schools in Ruakaka; Bream Bay College ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)482
- Roll size (10%)617
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)71.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)42.7%
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 Bream Bay College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 482
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 617
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 71.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 42.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 41.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Bream Bay College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Bream Bay College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Bream Bay College has changed over time.
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Schools near Bream Bay College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ruakākā School
Ruakaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students · 2.8 km away
One Tree Point School
One Tree Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 5.0 km away
Whangarei Heads School
Whangarei Heads · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 8.1 km away
Parua Bay School
Parua Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 12 km away
Waipu School
Waipu · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students · 12 km away
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Otamatea High School
Maungaturoto · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
566 students
Tauraroa Area School
Maungakaramea · State composite · Years 1–13
425 students
Whangārei Boys' High School
Avenues · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,404 students
Whangārei Girls' High School
Regent · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,496 students
Kerikeri High School
Kerikeri · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,632 students
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bream Bay College a good school?
Bream Bay College has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 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 Bream Bay College rank in Northland?
Bream Bay College ranks #7 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland and #278 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Bream Bay College?
Bream Bay College had 617 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Bream Bay College a primary school or a secondary school?
Bream Bay College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Bream Bay College?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Bream Bay College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.