Mossburn School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mossburn, Southland 9747 · Southland District
About Mossburn School
Mossburn School is a state contributing located in Mossburn, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 56 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.7%; pacific students 3.6%; 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%)427
- Roll size (10%)56
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.6%
- 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 Mossburn School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 427
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 56
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.6%
- 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 Mossburn School has changed over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mossburn School a good school?
Mossburn School has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Mossburn School rank in Southland?
Mossburn School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Mossburn School?
Mossburn School had 56 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Mossburn School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mossburn School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.