Fossil Bay School
58 Korora Road, Oneroa · Auckland — Central
In summary
Fossil Bay School is a registered private school that meets all eight criteria for registration under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school maintains suitable premises and staffing for its student population, with regular reviews of safety policies and compliance with pastoral care requirements for international students. No composite score was available at the time of the 2022 special ERO review.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Oneroa looking for an independent setting.
Is Fossil Bay School a good school?
Fossil Bay School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- All eight criteria for registration as a private school are being met
- Regular review of policies and procedures for student safety
- Complies with Education (Pastoral Care for International Students) Code of Practice 2016
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
2022-11-08 · Filivaifale Jason Swann, Northern Region - Te Tai Raki
- School meets all criteria for registration as a private school under clauses 2 to 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020
- Premises are suitable for the school's operations
- Staffing is suitable to the age range, level of students, curriculum taught, and school size
- School has a curriculum for teaching, learning, and assessment with details available to parents
- School has suitable tuition standards and fit and proper persons as managers
"A safe place is one in which risks to student safety are regularly assessed and evaluated with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, harm."
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.01M
Per-student funding · 2022
$576
2019
$0.0M
2020
$0.0M
2021
$0.0M
2022
$0.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 2
- Year 02 4
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 1
- Year 06 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 93.3%
- Other / MELAA 13.3%
- Māori 6.7%
- Pacific 6.7%
- Asian 6.7%
Location
58 Korora Road, Oneroa. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Fossil Bay School.
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Waiheke Primary School
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Maraetai Beach School
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Beachlands School
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Bucklands Beach Primary School
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Frequently asked
Is Fossil Bay School a good school?
Fossil Bay School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-11 review identified 6 key findings. School meets all criteria for registration as a private school under clauses 2 to 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020
How do I enrol my child at Fossil Bay School?
Contact the school directly on 09-3722152, email management@fossilbay.co.nz, or visit www.fossilbay.co.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Fossil Bay School is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
Fossil Bay School has 15 students.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Fossil Bay School in 2022-11, signed by Filivaifale Jason Swann. 2 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz