Lumsden School vs Northern Southland College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 368 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lumsden School
Lumsden · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Northern Southland College
Lumsden · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
218 students
| Measure | Lumsden School Lumsden, Southland | Northern Southland College Lumsden, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 48 | #11 of 14 |
| National rank | #949 of 1,559 | #343 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 92 | 218 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 464 |
| Total roll | 92 | 218 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.8% | -0.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 63.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 21.2% |
| Māori students | 15.2% | 15.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lumsden | Lumsden |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | lumsden.school.nz | www.nsc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lumsden School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.0 vs 34.8).
- •Lumsden School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 464).
- •Northern Southland College does better on roll size (218 vs 92).
- •Lumsden School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.8% vs -0.5%).
- •Northern Southland College is the larger school with 218 students compared with 92.
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 Lumsden School better than Northern Southland College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lumsden School ranks higher (47.0 vs 34.8 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 Lumsden School and Northern Southland College?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Lumsden and Lumsden in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lumsden School: 458. Northern Southland College: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lumsden School and Northern Southland College rank in Southland?
Lumsden School is 30th of 48 and Northern Southland College is 11th of 14 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).