Schools in Lumsden, Southland (2026)
2 schools · 310 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 464.
Lumsden, in Southland, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 310 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Lumsden School (47.0, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Northern Southland College (34.8, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Northern Southland College (218 students), Lumsden School (92 students).
Ranked schools in Lumsden
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Southland.
- 147Lumsden SchoolLumsden · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 458 · 92 students
- 235Northern Southland CollegeLumsden · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 464 · 218 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lumsden School Lumsden · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 47.0 Lower 50% | 458 | 92 |
| 2 | Northern Southland College Lumsden · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 34.8 Lower 50% | 464 | 218 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lumsden?
Lumsden School is the highest-ranked school in Lumsden with a Success Index (NZ) of 47.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Lumsden?
Lumsden has 2 schools (1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 310 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Lumsden?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Lumsden is 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.