Lincoln High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lincoln, Canterbury 7640 · Selwyn District
#7 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#56 of 486 nationally
About Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Lincoln, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,438 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 7th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (87th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.2%; pacific students 2.1%; international students 3.9%.
There are 3 schools in Lincoln; Lincoln High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)423
- Roll size (10%)1,438
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)90.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)69.5%
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 Lincoln High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 423
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,438
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 90.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 69.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 11.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Lincoln High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Lincoln High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Lincoln High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lincoln High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Lincoln Primary School
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
858 students · 188 m away
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
543 students · 1.5 km away
Broadfield School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students · 3.9 km away
Ladbrooks School
Ladbrooks · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 4.3 km away
Springston School
Springston · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students · 4.9 km away
Tai Tapu School
Tai Tapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students · 6.0 km away
Prebbleton School
Prebbleton · State full primary · Years 1–8
573 students · 6.9 km away
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 7.1 km away
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students · 8.1 km away
Waitaha School
Rolleston · State special school
129 students · 8.1 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,308 students
Christchurch Boys' High School
Riccarton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,403 students
Burnside High School
Burnside · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,736 students
Cashmere High School
Somerfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,450 students
Mount Hutt College
Methven · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
573 students
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln High School a good school?
Lincoln High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 of 57 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 Lincoln High School rank in Canterbury?
Lincoln High School ranks #7 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #56 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School had 1,438 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Lincoln High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lincoln High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lincoln High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lincoln High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.