Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira vs Lincoln High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
Lincoln ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
543 students
Lincoln High School
Lincoln ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,438 students
| Measure | Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira Lincoln, Canterbury | Lincoln High School Lincoln, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 187 | #7 of 57 |
| National rank | #49 of 1,559 | #56 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 543 | 1,438 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 423 |
| Total roll | 543 | 1,438 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 163.3% | 3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 90.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 69.5% |
| Mฤori students | 13.1% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ararira.school.nz/ | www.lincoln.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขArarira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.9 vs 77.9).
- โขArarira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 423).
- โขLincoln High School does better on roll size (1,438 vs 543).
- โขArarira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira does better on roll growth (5 years) (163.3% vs 3.2%).
- โขLincoln High School is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 543.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira better than Lincoln High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira ranks higher (85.9 vs 77.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira and Lincoln High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira: 397. Lincoln High School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira and Lincoln High School rank in Canterbury?
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira is 9th of 187 and Lincoln High School is 7th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).