Lincoln Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lincoln, Canterbury 7608 · Selwyn District
#12 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#66 of 1,559 nationally
About Lincoln Primary School
Lincoln Primary School is a state full primary located in Lincoln, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 858 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 84.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 12th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.1%; pacific students 2%; international students 0.9%.
There are 3 schools in Lincoln; Lincoln Primary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)407
- Roll size (10%)858
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)29.3%
- 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 Lincoln Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 407
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 858
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 29.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Lincoln Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lincoln Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Lincoln High School
Lincoln · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,438 students · 188 m away
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
543 students · 1.3 km away
Broadfield School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students · 4.1 km away
Ladbrooks School
Ladbrooks · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 4.2 km away
Springston School
Springston · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students · 5.0 km away
Tai Tapu School
Tai Tapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students · 5.9 km away
Prebbleton School
Prebbleton · State full primary · Years 1–8
573 students · 7.0 km away
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 7.3 km away
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students · 8.2 km away
Waitaha School
Rolleston · State special school
129 students · 8.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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224 students
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Avonhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Fendalton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
678 students
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Marshland · State full primary · Years 1–8
609 students
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka
Halswell · State full primary · Years 1–8
646 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln Primary School a good school?
Lincoln Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 84.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Lincoln Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Lincoln Primary School ranks #12 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #66 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lincoln Primary School?
Lincoln Primary School had 858 students in 2026, a change of +29% over five years.
Is Lincoln Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lincoln Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lincoln Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lincoln Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.