Long Bay College vs Ormiston Junior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 35 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Bay College
Torbay ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,984 students
Ormiston Junior College
Flat Bush ยท State secondary (year 7-10) ยท Years 7โ13
1,505 students
| Measure | Long Bay College Torbay, Auckland | Ormiston Junior College Flat Bush, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #22 of 101 | #27 of 101 |
| National rank | #35 of 486 | #44 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-10) |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 1,984 | 1,505 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 424 |
| Total roll | 1,984 | 1,505 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.5% | 135.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 14.8% |
| International students | 8% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Torbay | Flat Bush |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.longbaycollege.com | www.ojc.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.8 vs 80.2).
- โขLong Bay College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 424).
- โขLong Bay College does better on roll size (1,984 vs 1,505).
- โขOrmiston Junior College does better on roll growth (5 years) (135.2% vs 26.5%).
- โขLong Bay College is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 1,505.
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 Long Bay College better than Ormiston Junior College?
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 Long Bay College and Ormiston Junior College?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Torbay and Flat Bush in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Long Bay College: 422. Ormiston Junior College: 424. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Long Bay College and Ormiston Junior College rank in Auckland?
Long Bay College is 22nd of 101 and Ormiston Junior College is 27th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).