Russell School (Bay Of Islands)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Russell, Northland 0202 · Far North District
#31 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1108 of 1,559 nationally
About Russell School (Bay Of Islands)
Russell School (Bay Of Islands) is a state full primary located in Russell, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 62 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 31st of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (46th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 54.8%; pacific students 4.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)465
- Roll size (10%)62
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Russell School (Bay Of Islands) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 62
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 54.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.8%
- 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 Russell School (Bay Of Islands) has changed over time.
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Schools near Russell School (Bay Of Islands)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paihia School
Paihia · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students · 3.8 km away
Opua School
Opua · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students · 5.9 km away
Karetu School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students · 13 km away
Te Kura o Waikare
Waikare · State composite · Years 1–13
67 students · 13 km away
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students · 14 km away
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Waiotira · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students
Whangarei School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students
Te Kamo School
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Oruaiti School
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170 students
Kerikeri Primary School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
540 students
Paparoa School
Paparoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
47 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Russell School (Bay Of Islands) a good school?
Russell School (Bay Of Islands) has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #31 of 72 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 Russell School (Bay Of Islands) rank in Northland?
Russell School (Bay Of Islands) ranks #31 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1108 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Russell School (Bay Of Islands)?
Russell School (Bay Of Islands) had 62 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Russell School (Bay Of Islands) a primary school or a secondary school?
Russell School (Bay Of Islands) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Russell School (Bay Of Islands)?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Russell School (Bay Of Islands); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.