Long Bay College vs Torbay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Torbay School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
595 students
| Measure | Long Bay College Torbay, Auckland | Torbay School Torbay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #22 of 101 | #128 of 390 |
| National rank | #35 of 486 | #225 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,984 | 595 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 391 |
| Total roll | 1,984 | 595 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.5% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.7% | – |
| Māori students | 7.7% | 5.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| International students | 8% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Torbay | Torbay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.longbaycollege.com | www.torbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Long Bay College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 77.1).
- •Torbay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 422).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll size (1,984 vs 595).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.5% vs -1.1%).
- •Long Bay College is the larger school with 1,984 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 Long Bay College better than Torbay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Long Bay College ranks higher (80.8 vs 77.1 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 Torbay School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Torbay and Torbay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Long Bay College: 422. Torbay School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Long Bay College and Torbay School rank in Auckland?
Long Bay College is 22nd of 101 and Torbay School is 128th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).