Schools in Lincoln, Canterbury (2026)
3 schools · 2,839 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 407.
Ranked schools in Lincoln
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 186Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o ArariraLincoln · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 543 students
- 284Lincoln Primary SchoolLincoln · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 858 students
- 378Lincoln High SchoolLincoln · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 423 · 1,438 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira Lincoln · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 85.9 Top 5% | 397 | 543 |
| 2 | Lincoln Primary School Lincoln · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 84.1 Top 5% | 407 | 858 |
| 3 | Lincoln High School Lincoln · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 77.9 Top 25% | 423 | 1,438 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lincoln?
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira is the highest-ranked school in Lincoln with a Success Index (NZ) of 85.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Lincoln?
Lincoln has 3 schools (2 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 2,839 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Lincoln?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Lincoln is 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.