Overview
Northern Southland College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Lumsden, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 214 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 464 (above-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 TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode9730
MoE School ID395
Student Demographics
Total Roll214
European/Pakeha70.6%
Maori17.8%
Pacific2.3%
Asian20.6%
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 EQI464
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)