Bay of Islands College
1-9 Derrick Road, Kawakawa · Northland
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Bay of Islands College as of 2012-01-12. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Kawakawa looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Bay of Islands College a good school?
Bay of Islands College is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2024-12-12 · ERO
- Board attested to compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel, Finance, and Assets
- Four areas of non-compliance identified: Year 9/10 student progress reporting, staff risk assessments and police vetting, three-yearly re-vetting of non-registered staff, and current teacher registration verification
- Board has taken steps to address identified areas of non-compliance
"complete and document risk assessments of all staff and police vetting of non-registered staff before appointment"
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Frequently asked
Is Bay of Islands College a good school?
Bay of Islands College is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-12 review identified 3 key findings. Board attested to compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel, Finance, and Assets
How do I enrol my child at Bay of Islands College?
Contact the school directly on 09-4041055, email info@boic.school.nz, or visit www.boic.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Bay of Islands College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Bay of Islands College has 472 students, with an EQI of 530 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Bay of Islands College in 2024-12. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz