Lumsden School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lumsden, Southland 9730 · Southland District
#30 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#949 of 1,559 nationally
About Lumsden School
Lumsden School is a state contributing located in Lumsden, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 92 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 30th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.2%; pacific students 2.2%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Lumsden; Lumsden School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)458
- Roll size (10%)92
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.8%
- 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 Lumsden School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 458
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 92
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.2%
- 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 Lumsden School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lumsden School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Gore Main School
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213 students
Knapdale School
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Otautau School
Otautau · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
Wallacetown School
Wallacetown · State contributing · Years 1–6
77 students
Wyndham School
Wyndham · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lumsden School a good school?
Lumsden School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #30 of 48 in Southland. 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 Lumsden School rank in Southland?
Lumsden School ranks #30 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #949 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lumsden School?
Lumsden School had 92 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Lumsden School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lumsden School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lumsden School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Lumsden School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.