Green Bay Primary School vs Torbay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 26 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Bay Primary School
Green Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
630 students
Torbay School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
595 students
| Measure | Green Bay Primary School Green Bay, Auckland | Torbay School Torbay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #126 of 390 | #128 of 390 |
| National rank | #220 of 1,559 | #225 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 630 | 595 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 391 |
| Total roll | 630 | 595 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.5% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.8% | 5.4% |
| Pacific students | 13% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Green Bay | Torbay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | greenbay.school.nz/ | www.torbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (77.3 vs 77.1).
- •Green Bay Primary School does better on roll size (630 vs 595).
- •Torbay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -3.5%).
- •Green Bay Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 595.
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 Green Bay Primary School better than Torbay School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Green Bay Primary School and Torbay School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Green Bay and Torbay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Green Bay Primary School: 391. Torbay School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Green Bay Primary School and Torbay School rank in Auckland?
Green Bay Primary School is 126th of 390 and Torbay School is 128th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).