Schools in Torbay
Auckland · Auckland — North
There are 4 schools in and around Torbay, Auckland (Auckland — North) — 3 primary, 1 secondary. Long Bay College is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Torbay ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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76
/ 100 composite
Academic90Outcomes53Retention87Wellbeing62Trajectory83ERO review83 - View profile →
72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing86Trajectory38ERO review80 - View profile →
68
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing64Trajectory49ERO review83 - View profile →
54
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing9Trajectory72ERO review82
What the record says about Torbay schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Long Bay College
Long Bay College's 2024 ERO review found that systematic, collaborative inquiry and internal monitoring processes are embedded and effective. Leadership demonstrates capability and capacity to support continual adaptation and strategic delivery of priorities. Policies, programmes and practices promoting student wellbeing and safety underpin an orderly and supportive environment. The school has a composite score of 83.
Full source-linked profile →Glamorgan School
Glamorgan School, a contributing school in Torbay with a roll of 549 students, achieved a composite score of 80 in its 2022 ERO review. The school demonstrates strong teaching practice with a focus on equity and excellence, effective learning relationships, and student wellbeing. The 'steps to success' framework supports positive learning culture and development of key competencies.
Full source-linked profile →Torbay School
Torbay School's 2019 ERO review found most children achieving expected national curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with Māori and Pacific learners achieving at similar good levels. The school has very good systems for identifying children at risk and provides effective targeted support strategies. The principal is leading positive change through collaborative leadership and building capacity across the school.
Full source-linked profile →Long Bay School
Long Bay School's Board of Trustees confirmed in June 2022 that the school meets all regulatory and legislative requirements across six key areas: Board Administration, Curriculum, Health and Safety, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets. The most recent ERO review was a board assurance report conducted in August 2023. No composite score was available at the time of this data.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Torbay schools
What schools are in Torbay?
Torbay, Auckland has 4 schools on our records (3 primary, 1 secondary): Long Bay College, Glamorgan School, Long Bay School, Torbay School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Torbay?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Long Bay College ranks highest among Torbay schools (76/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Torbay?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Torbay does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Torbay address.
Decile or EQI — how are Torbay schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).