Long Bay College vs Sherwood School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.8 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
Sherwood School (Auckland)
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students
| Measure | Long Bay College Torbay, Auckland | Sherwood School (Auckland) Browns Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #22 of 101 | #95 of 390 |
| National rank | #35 of 486 | #157 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,984 | 490 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 372 |
| Total roll | 1,984 | 490 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.5% | -3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.7% | – |
| Māori students | 7.7% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| International students | 8% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Torbay | Browns Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.longbaycollege.com | www.sherwoodprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Long Bay College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 79.6).
- •Sherwood School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 422).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll size (1,984 vs 490).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.5% vs -3.3%).
- •Long Bay College is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 490.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Bay College better than Sherwood School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Long Bay College ranks higher (80.8 vs 79.6 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 Sherwood School (Auckland)?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Torbay and Browns Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Long Bay College: 422. Sherwood School (Auckland): 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Long Bay College and Sherwood School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Long Bay College is 22nd of 101 and Sherwood School (Auckland) is 95th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).