Private · Full Primary · Co-ed
Fossil Bay School
A private full primary (years 1–8) in Oneroa, Waiheke Island, with 16 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Fossil Bay School, Ministry school number 779 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
16students
Fossil Bay School had 16 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
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 16 students on the roll, so they sum to about 119%, 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
The Ministry does not publish an Equity Index for private schools, so there is no EQI figure for Fossil Bay School.
Who may enrol
Fossil Bay School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
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
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waiheke High School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 387 | 3.5 km |
| Te Huruhi School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 239 | 3.6 km |
| Waiheke Primary School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 274 | 4.6 km |
| Maraetai Beach School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 430 | 12.0 km |
| Beachlands School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 617 | 12.3 km |
| Bucklands Beach Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 395 | 13.5 km |
| Mellons Bay School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 414 | 14.2 km |
| Macleans College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 3,078 | 14.6 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
Compare with a similar school
- Fossil Bay School vs Te Huruhi School
- Fossil Bay School vs Waiheke Primary School
- Fossil Bay School vs Maraetai Beach School
Common questions
What year levels does Fossil Bay School cover?
Fossil Bay School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Fossil Bay School?
16 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Fossil Bay School have an enrolment zone?
No. Fossil Bay School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Fossil Bay School a state school?
Fossil Bay School is a private school.