Long Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Torbay, Auckland 0630 · Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
#17 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#18 of 1,559 nationally
About Long Bay School
Long Bay School is a state contributing located in Torbay, in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 543 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 90.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 17th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.9%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 0.9%.
There are 4 schools in Torbay; Long Bay School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)375
- Roll size (10%)543
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 375
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 543
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Long Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Long Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Long Bay College
Torbay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,984 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 · 1.9 km away
Sherwood School (Auckland)
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students · 2.7 km away
Northcross Intermediate
Browns Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,532 students · 2.9 km away
Oteha Valley School
Oteha · State contributing · Years 1–6
531 students · 3.3 km away
Browns Bay School
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students · 3.5 km away
City Impact Church School
Oteha · Private composite · Years 1–13
367 students · 3.6 km away
Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
Pinehill · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students · 4.2 km away
Murrays Bay School
Murrays Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
753 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Takapuna School
Takapuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students
Woodlands Park School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students
Edendale School (Auckland)
Sandringham · State contributing · Years 1–6
530 students
Willowbank School (Howick)
Dannemora · State contributing · Years 1–6
740 students
Belmont Intermediate
Belmont · State intermediate · Years 7–8
625 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Bay School a good school?
Long Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 90.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 of 390 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 School rank in Auckland?
Long Bay School ranks #17 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #18 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Long Bay School?
Long Bay School had 543 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is Long Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Long Bay School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Long Bay School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Long Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.