Glamorgan School vs Long Bay College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glamorgan School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
515 students
Long Bay College
Torbay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,984 students
| Measure | Glamorgan School Torbay, Auckland | Long Bay College Torbay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #129 of 390 | #22 of 101 |
| National rank | #226 of 1,559 | #35 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 515 | 1,984 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 388 | 422 |
| Total roll | 515 | 1,984 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.7% | 26.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 92.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 81.7% |
| Māori students | 5% | 7.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| International students | 1% | 8% |
| suburb or town | Torbay | Torbay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glamorgan.school.nz | www.longbaycollege.com |
The verdict
- •Long Bay College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 77.0).
- •Glamorgan School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 422).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll size (1,984 vs 515).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.5% vs -9.7%).
- •Long Bay College is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 515.
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 Glamorgan School better than Long Bay College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Long Bay College ranks higher (80.8 vs 77.0 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 Glamorgan School and Long Bay College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Torbay and Torbay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glamorgan School: 388. Long Bay College: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glamorgan School and Long Bay College rank in Auckland?
Glamorgan School is 129th of 390 and Long Bay College is 22nd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).