Island Bay School vs St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 247 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Bay School
Island Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
347 students
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
| Measure | Island Bay School Island Bay, Wellington | St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) Island Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #29 of 176 | #69 of 176 |
| National rank | #206 of 1,559 | #365 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 347 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 371 | 395 |
| Total roll | 347 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.9% | -21% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 10.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Island Bay | Island Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.islandbay.school.nz | www.sfds.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Island Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.8 vs 71.2).
- •Island Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 395).
- •Island Bay School does better on roll size (347 vs 199).
- •Island Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.9% vs -21%).
- •Island Bay School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 199.
- •Island Bay School is a state school while St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Island Bay School better than St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Island Bay School ranks higher (77.8 vs 71.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Island Bay School and St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)?
About 247 m in a straight line, between Island Bay and Island Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Island Bay School: 371. St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Island Bay School and St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) rank in Wellington?
Island Bay School is 29th of 176 and St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) is 69th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).