Ladbrooks School vs Lincoln High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladbrooks School
Ladbrooks · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
Lincoln High School
Lincoln · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,438 students
| Measure | Ladbrooks School Ladbrooks, Canterbury | Lincoln High School Lincoln, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #65 of 187 | #7 of 57 |
| National rank | #453 of 1,559 | #56 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 132 | 1,438 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 423 |
| Total roll | 132 | 1,438 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | 3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 90.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 69.5% |
| Māori students | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Ladbrooks | Lincoln |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ladbrooks.school.nz | www.lincoln.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lincoln High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.9 vs 67.7).
- •Ladbrooks School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 423).
- •Lincoln High School does better on roll size (1,438 vs 132).
- •Lincoln High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.2% vs -7.9%).
- •Lincoln High School is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 132.
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 Ladbrooks School better than Lincoln High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lincoln High School ranks higher (77.9 vs 67.7 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 Ladbrooks School and Lincoln High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Ladbrooks and Lincoln in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ladbrooks School: 403. Lincoln High School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ladbrooks School and Lincoln High School rank in Canterbury?
Ladbrooks School is 65th of 187 and Lincoln High School is 7th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).