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Bream Bay College

A state secondary (year 7-15) (years 7–13) in Ruakākā, Ruakaka, with 618 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 7–13
On the roll618at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic482moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edSmall urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Bream Bay College, Ministry school number 20 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

618students

Bream Bay College had 618 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 43170%
Māori 25241%
Pacific 559%
Asian 437%
MELAA 152%
Other 61%
International <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 618 students on the roll, so they sum to about 130%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

482EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 482

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Bream Bay College operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Year levelsYears 7–13
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number20
Address2 Peter Snell Road, Ruakākā, Ruakaka
Territorial authorityWhangarei District
RegionNorthland
Language of instructionSome students taught in te reo Māori
BoardingNo
Opened1972-02-01

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Ruakākā School ContributingYears 1–6 297 2.8 km
One Tree Point School ContributingYears 1–6 249 5.0 km
Whangarei Heads School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 142 8.1 km
Parua Bay School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 291 12.0 km
Waipu School ContributingYears 1–6 246 12.5 km
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi ContributingYears 1–6 105 14.5 km
Raurimu Avenue School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 42 15.0 km
Onerahi School ContributingYears 1–6 403 15.4 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Bream Bay College cover?

Bream Bay College is a secondary (year 7-15), which covers years 7–13.

How many students attend Bream Bay College?

618 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Bream Bay College have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Bream Bay College operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Bream Bay College a state school?

Bream Bay College is a state school.

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