Long Bay College vs Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 19 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
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Western Springs · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,784 students
| Measure | Long Bay College Torbay, Auckland | Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Western Springs, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #22 of 101 | #29 of 101 |
| National rank | #35 of 486 | #48 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 | 1,784 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 422 |
| Total roll | 1,984 | 1,784 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.5% | 9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.6% | 91.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.7% | 77.9% |
| Māori students | 7.7% | 26.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 13.2% |
| International students | 8% | 7.5% |
| suburb or town | Torbay | Western Springs |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.longbaycollege.com | www.westernsprings.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.8 vs 80.0).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll size (1,984 vs 1,784).
- •Long Bay College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.5% vs 9%).
- •Long Bay College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (92.6% vs 91.7%).
- •Long Bay College is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 1,784.
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 Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea?
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 Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Torbay and Western Springs in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Long Bay College: 422. Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Long Bay College and Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea rank in Auckland?
Long Bay College is 22nd of 101 and Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is 29th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).