Long Bay College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Torbay, Auckland 0742 · Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
#22 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#35 of 486 nationally
About Long Bay College
Long Bay College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Torbay, in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,984 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 22nd of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.7%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 8%.
There are 4 schools in Torbay; Long Bay College ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)422
- Roll size (10%)1,984
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)26.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)92.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)81.7%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Long Bay College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 422
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,984
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 26.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 92.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 81.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 7.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Long Bay College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Long Bay College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Long Bay College has changed over time.
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Schools near Long Bay College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Long Bay School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
543 students · 373 m away
Glamorgan School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
515 students · 1.3 km away
Torbay School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
595 students · 1.7 km away
Sherwood School (Auckland)
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students · 2.8 km away
Northcross Intermediate
Browns Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,532 students · 3.0 km away
Oteha Valley School
Oteha · State contributing · Years 1–6
531 students · 3.4 km away
Browns Bay School
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students · 3.4 km away
City Impact Church School
Oteha · Private composite · Years 1–13
367 students · 3.7 km away
Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
Pinehill · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students · 4.4 km away
Murrays Bay School
Murrays Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
753 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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1,784 students
Ormiston Junior College
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1,505 students
Lynfield College
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,040 students
Northcote College
Northcote · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,632 students
Mt Albert Grammar School
Mount Albert · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,651 students
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Hobsonville Point · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,055 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Bay College a good school?
Long Bay College has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #22 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Long Bay College rank in Auckland?
Long Bay College ranks #22 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #35 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Long Bay College?
Long Bay College had 1,984 students in 2026, a change of +27% over five years.
Is Long Bay College a primary school or a secondary school?
Long Bay College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Long Bay College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Long Bay College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.