Overview
Lincoln High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Lincoln, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,454 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 423 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Selwyn District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7640
MoE School ID347
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,454
European/Pakeha83%
Maori11.3%
Pacific2%
Asian15.2%
Ethnicity Distribution
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 EQI423
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)