Long Bay College vs Rangitoto College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.1 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
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students
| Measure | Long Bay College Torbay, Auckland | Rangitoto College Browns Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #22 of 101 | #15 of 101 |
| National rank | #35 of 486 | #21 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,984 | 4,189 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 397 |
| Total roll | 1,984 | 4,189 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.5% | 26% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.6% | 91.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.7% | 82.4% |
| Māori students | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| International students | 8% | 6.1% |
| suburb or town | Torbay | Browns Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.longbaycollege.com | www.rangitoto.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rangitoto College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.4 vs 80.8).
- •Rangitoto College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 422).
- •Rangitoto College does better on roll size (4,189 vs 1,984).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.5% vs 26%).
- •Long Bay College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (92.6% vs 91.7%).
- •Rangitoto College is the larger school with 4,189 students compared with 1,984.
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 Rangitoto College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangitoto College ranks higher (85.4 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 Rangitoto College?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Torbay and Browns Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Long Bay College: 422. Rangitoto College: 397. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Long Bay College and Rangitoto College rank in Auckland?
Long Bay College is 22nd of 101 and Rangitoto College is 15th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).