Lincoln High School
25 Boundary Road, Lincoln · Canterbury
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #1,033 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Lincoln High School's most recent ERO review (February 2025) found that most learners in Years 9 to 11 achieve at or above expected curriculum levels, with almost all achieving NCEA Level 2 and most progressing to NCEA Level 3 and University Entrance. Learners report feeling safe with positive school culture supporting wellbeing. The school demonstrates strong relational leadership, consistent professional development for teachers, and well-coordinated curriculum delivery across classes, achieving an overall composite score of 83.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Lincoln looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Lincoln High School a good school?
Lincoln High School scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong relational practice by leaders who regularly refine systems and processes to meet learner and staff needs
- Consistent professional knowledge building with teachers to enhance teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes
- Well-coordinated curriculum and consistent teaching across all classes
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
L1 92% · L2 90% · UE 68% · top quartile of band (n=81) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 30% · Te Pūkenga 15% · Industry 9% · near band median (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
87% to Y13 · near band median (n=84) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 35.1/1k · suspensions 3.4/1k · exclusions 1.4/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+3.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
83/100 from ERO review 2025-02 · above band median (n=520) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 83/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-17 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Most learners in Years 9 to 11 achieve at or above the expected curriculum level
- Almost all learners achieve NCEA Level 2, with most achieving NCEA Level 3 and large majority achieving University Entrance
- Learners feel safe at school and report positive school culture supports high levels of wellbeing
- A small majority of learners attends school regularly; improving regular attendance is a priority
- Strategic leadership sustains a culture committed to high quality teaching and learning
"Leaders model strong relational practice and regularly refine systems and processes to best meet the needs of learners and staff and to inform strategic priorities."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2025–2025. Click a point to read that review.
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
92.1%
268 of 291 leavers
+0.7pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
90.0%
262 of 291 leavers
+0.2pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
67.7%
197 of 291 leavers
-0.5pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
86.6%
2024 cohort · 291 students
+0.7pt vs 2023
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
35.1
77 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
3.4
9 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
1.4
3 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 27
- Creative Industries 11
- Primary Industries 6
- Social and Community Services 2
- Manufacturing and Technology 1
- Construction and Infrastructure 1
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$16.78M
Per-student funding · 2022
$11,926
2018
$11.3M
2019
$10.6M
2020
$12.4M
2021
$11.9M
2022
$16.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 300
- Year 10 321
- Year 11 284
- Year 12 278
- Year 13+ 244
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 85.1%
- Asian 13.0%
- Māori 11.3%
- Other / MELAA 4.5%
- International 2.8%
- Pacific 2.1%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Years accepted
9-13
Location
25 Boundary Road, Lincoln. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Lincoln High School.
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Frequently asked
Is Lincoln High School a good school?
Lincoln High School scores 71/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-02 review identified 6 key findings. Most learners in Years 9 to 11 achieve at or above the expected curriculum level
How do I enrol my child at Lincoln High School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3252121, email office@lincoln.school.nz, or visit www.lincoln.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Lincoln High School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Lincoln High School has 1,407 students, with an EQI of 423 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Lincoln High School in 2025-02, signed by Sharon Kelly. 5 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- lincoln.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz