Gorge Road School vs Lumsden School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 84 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorge Road School
Invercargill · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students
Lumsden School
Lumsden · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
| Measure | Gorge Road School Invercargill, Southland | Lumsden School Lumsden, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #30 of 48 |
| National rank | – | #949 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 26 | 92 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 460 | 458 |
| Total roll | 26 | 92 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.5% | 18.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.2% | 15.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Invercargill | Lumsden |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.gorgeroad.school.nz/ | lumsden.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lumsden School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.0 vs 40.9).
- •Lumsden School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 460).
- •Lumsden School does better on roll size (92 vs 26).
- •Lumsden School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.8% vs -27.5%).
- •Lumsden School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 26.
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 Gorge Road School better than Lumsden School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lumsden School ranks higher (47.0 vs 40.9 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 Gorge Road School and Lumsden School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Invercargill and Lumsden in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gorge Road School: 460. Lumsden School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gorge Road School and Lumsden School rank in Southland?
Gorge Road School is unranked and Lumsden School is 30th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).