Schools in Island Bay
Wellington · Wellington
There are 2 schools in and around Island Bay, Wellington (Wellington) — 2 primary. Island Bay School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Island Bay ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing100Trajectory26ERO review88 - 2St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay · Full Primary · 213 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Wellbeing93Trajectory24ERO review75
What the record says about Island Bay schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Island Bay School
Island Bay School's February 2025 ERO review found that learners experience high levels of success with excellent progress, supported by high-quality teaching in reading, writing and mathematics. The school demonstrates excellent outcomes across all groups, with students engaging as reflective learners and responsive teaching tailored to individual needs. Strategic leadership and strong school planning drive continuous improvement, with a composite score of 88.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Island Bay schools
What schools are in Island Bay?
Island Bay, Wellington has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Island Bay School, St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Island Bay?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Island Bay School ranks highest among Island Bay schools (77/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Island Bay?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Island Bay does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Island Bay address.
Decile or EQI — how are Island Bay schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).