Arahoe School vs Green Bay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arahoe School
New Lynn ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
436 students
Green Bay High School
Green Bay ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,960 students
| Measure | Arahoe School New Lynn, Auckland | Green Bay High School Green Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #131 of 390 | #39 of 101 |
| National rank | #233 of 1,559 | #78 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 436 | 1,960 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 385 | 430 |
| Total roll | 436 | 1,960 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -36.5% | 26.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 85.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 72.2% |
| Mฤori students | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 17.2% | 9% |
| International students | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| suburb or town | New Lynn | Green Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.arahoe.school.nz | www.greenbayhigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขArahoe School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.7 vs 74.6).
- โขArahoe School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (385 vs 430).
- โขGreen Bay High School does better on roll size (1,960 vs 436).
- โขGreen Bay High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.3% vs -36.5%).
- โขGreen Bay High School is the larger school with 1,960 students compared with 436.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arahoe School better than Green Bay High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Arahoe School ranks higher (76.7 vs 74.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arahoe School and Green Bay High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between New Lynn and Green Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arahoe School: 385. Green Bay High School: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arahoe School and Green Bay High School rank in Auckland?
Arahoe School is 131st of 390 and Green Bay High School is 39th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).