Lyall Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lyall Bay, Wellington 6022 · Wellington City
#76 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#403 of 1,559 nationally
About Lyall Bay School
Lyall Bay School is a state contributing located in Lyall Bay, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 294 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 76th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.8%; pacific students 16.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)402
- Roll size (10%)294
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-19.3%
- 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 Lyall Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 402
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 294
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -19.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.7%
- 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 Lyall Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lyall Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students · 697 m away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students · 730 m away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 828 m away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 1.1 km away
Houghton Valley School
Houghton Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students · 1.2 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students · 1.2 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Newtown · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students · 1.3 km away
Berhampore School
Berhampore · State contributing · Years 1–6
273 students · 1.7 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 1.8 km away
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students
South Wellington Intermediate
Newtown · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students
Owhiro Bay School
Owhiro Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
89 students
Pinehaven School
Pinehaven · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lyall Bay School a good school?
Lyall Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #76 of 176 in Wellington. 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 Lyall Bay School rank in Wellington?
Lyall Bay School ranks #76 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #403 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lyall Bay School?
Lyall Bay School had 294 students in 2026, a change of -19% over five years.
Is Lyall Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lyall Bay School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lyall Bay School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lyall Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.