Northern Southland College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lumsden, Southland 9730 · Southland District
#11 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland
#343 of 486 nationally
About Northern Southland College
Northern Southland College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Lumsden, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 218 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 11th of 14 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (58th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.6%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Lumsden; Northern Southland College ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)464
- Roll size (10%)218
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)63.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)21.2%
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 Northern Southland College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 218
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 63.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 21.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 15.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- 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 Northern Southland College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Northern Southland College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Northern Southland College has changed over time.
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Schools near Northern Southland College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students
Central Southland College
Winton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
659 students
Menzies College
Wyndham · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
James Hargest College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,887 students
Fiordland College
Te Anau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
307 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northern Southland College a good school?
Northern Southland College has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 of 14 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 Northern Southland College rank in Southland?
Northern Southland College ranks #11 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland and #343 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Northern Southland College?
Northern Southland College had 218 students in 2026, a change of 0% over five years.
Is Northern Southland College a primary school or a secondary school?
Northern Southland College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Northern Southland College?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Northern Southland College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.