Long Bay College vs Oteha Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Bay College
Torbay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,984 students
Oteha Valley School
Oteha · State contributing · Years 1–6
531 students
| Measure | Long Bay College Torbay, Auckland | Oteha Valley School Oteha, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #22 of 101 | #60 of 390 |
| National rank | #35 of 486 | #97 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,984 | 531 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 357 |
| Total roll | 1,984 | 531 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.5% | -9.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.7% | – |
| Māori students | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| International students | 8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Torbay | Oteha |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.longbaycollege.com | www.oteha.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Oteha Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 80.8).
- •Oteha Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (357 vs 422).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll size (1,984 vs 531).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.5% vs -9.9%).
- •Long Bay College is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 531.
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 Oteha Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oteha Valley School ranks higher (81.9 vs 80.8 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 Long Bay College and Oteha Valley School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Torbay and Oteha in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Long Bay College: 422. Oteha Valley School: 357. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Long Bay College and Oteha Valley School rank in Auckland?
Long Bay College is 22nd of 101 and Oteha Valley School is 60th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).