Schools in Stewart Island
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Stewart Island (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Halfmoon 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Stewart Island schools by suburb
1 Stewart Island suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Stewart Island 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.
- 1Halfmoon Bay School
Half Moon Bay · Full Primary · 42 students · EQI 450–474
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What the record says about Stewart Island schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Halfmoon Bay School
Halfmoon Bay School's 2023 ERO review found that all teachers know every child and contribute to their learning progress, with effective curriculum integration using the school's unique Rakiura environment. The review identified a need to reduce disparities in progress and achievement for target learners. The school benefits from active support from its local community and Board.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Stewart Island schools
What schools are in Stewart Island?
Stewart Island has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Halfmoon Bay School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Stewart Island?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Halfmoon Bay School ranks highest among Stewart Island schools (94/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Stewart Island?
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 Stewart Island 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 Stewart Island address.
Decile or EQI — how are Stewart Island 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).