New ZealandSouthlandDrummondDrummond Primary School

Drummond Primary School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Drummond, Southland · Rural other
office@drummond.school.nz 03-2362886
Roll104enrolled students
EQI450-5 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI450
vs National-5 (avg 455)
Roll104
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Drummond

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
450-13
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
104
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
10.6%-21.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.9%-8.9pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Drummond Primary School is a state full primary school in Drummond, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 104 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 450 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9683
MoE School ID1650

Student Demographics

Total Roll104
European/Pakeha67.3%
Maori10.6%
Pacific2.9%
Asian27.9%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
67.3%
Maori
10.6%
Pacific
2.9%
Asian
27.9%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI450
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)