Lincoln High School vs Tai Tapu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 6.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln High School
Lincoln · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,438 students
Tai Tapu School
Tai Tapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students
| Measure | Lincoln High School Lincoln, Canterbury | Tai Tapu School Tai Tapu, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #7 of 57 | #21 of 187 |
| National rank | #56 of 486 | #124 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,438 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 400 |
| Total roll | 1,438 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | 14% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 69.5% | – |
| Māori students | 11.2% | 14.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| International students | 3.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lincoln | Tai Tapu |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.lincoln.school.nz | www.taitapu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tai Tapu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.6 vs 77.9).
- •Tai Tapu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (400 vs 423).
- •Lincoln High School does better on roll size (1,438 vs 278).
- •Tai Tapu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14% vs 3.2%).
- •Lincoln High School is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 278.
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 Lincoln High School better than Tai Tapu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tai Tapu School ranks higher (80.6 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 Lincoln High School and Tai Tapu School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Tai Tapu in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lincoln High School: 423. Tai Tapu School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lincoln High School and Tai Tapu School rank in Canterbury?
Lincoln High School is 7th of 57 and Tai Tapu School is 21st of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).