Lauriston School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lauriston, Canterbury 7772 · Ashburton District
#62 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#440 of 1,559 nationally
About Lauriston School
Lauriston School is a state contributing located in Lauriston, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 96 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 62nd of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.3%; pacific students 1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)399
- Roll size (10%)96
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lauriston School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 399
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 96
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Lauriston School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lauriston School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Methven · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 15 km away
Mount Hutt College
Methven · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
573 students · 15 km away
Methven Primary School
Methven · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paparoa Street School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
469 students
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Redcliffs · State full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
Tai Tapu School
Tai Tapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students
Broadfield School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
543 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lauriston School a good school?
Lauriston School has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #62 of 187 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lauriston School rank in Canterbury?
Lauriston School ranks #62 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #440 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lauriston School?
Lauriston School had 96 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Lauriston School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lauriston School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lauriston School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Lauriston School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.