Our History

Stanmore Bay School was opened in February 1979 in time for the new school year.

More coming soon.

Kaumatua, Pat Ruka's perspective

North Shore kaumātua, Pat Ruka (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Wai Ngāti Whātua), visited our school in June 2020 to share his kōrero with a small group of staff and community members who have strong connections to Stanmore Bay School.

CLICK HERE to view this kōrero (via our YouTube channel)—Kia ora Matua Pat for this kōrero.

Stanmore Bay School Principals


Frank McCullough

1979 - 1986

Bryan Meek


1987 - 1997

Dave Fletcher


Carol Abley

2006 - 2018


1997 - 2006


Matt Sides

2018 -