Lawrence Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lawrence, Otago 9532 · Clutha District
#18 of 28 composite schools in Otago
#239 of 486 nationally
About Lawrence Area School
Lawrence Area School is a state composite located in Lawrence, in the Clutha District territorial authority of Otago, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 129 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 18th of 28 ranked composite schools in Otago. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.2%; pacific students 0.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)460
- Roll size (10%)129
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.6%
- 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 Lawrence Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 460
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 129
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.8%
- 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 Lawrence Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lawrence Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Otago with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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529 students
Blue Mountain College
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Queen's High School
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588 students
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Dunedin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
876 students
Maniototo Area School
Ranfurly · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawrence Area School a good school?
Lawrence Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 28 in Otago. 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 Lawrence Area School rank in Otago?
Lawrence Area School ranks #18 of 28 composite schools in Otago and #239 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lawrence Area School?
Lawrence Area School had 129 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Lawrence Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lawrence Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lawrence Area School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Lawrence Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.