Overview
Russell School (Bay Of Islands) is a state full primary school in Russell, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 71 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 465 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode0202
MoE School ID1096
Student Demographics
Total Roll71
European/Pakeha67.6%
Maori59.2%
Pacific7%
Asian5.6%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI465
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)