Schools in Lincoln
Canterbury · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Lincoln (Canterbury) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Lincoln ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
Lincoln · Full Primary · 526 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →84
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing78Trajectory100ERO review80 - View profile →
79
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing66Trajectory87ERO review85 - View profile →
71
/ 100 composite
Academic86Outcomes54Retention87Wellbeing51Trajectory54ERO review83
What the record says about Lincoln schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
The Board of Ararira Springs Primary attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of November 2024, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed in the February 2025 board assurance review. No composite score data is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Lincoln Primary School
Lincoln Primary School is a full primary school in Lincoln, Canterbury, Chatham Islands, serving 844 students. According to the Board Assurance Review from February 2024, the school's board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements, with Board Administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as met. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Lincoln High School
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.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Lincoln schools
What schools are in Lincoln?
Lincoln has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Lincoln High School, Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira, Lincoln Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Lincoln?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira ranks highest among Lincoln schools (84/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Lincoln High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Lincoln?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Lincoln does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Lincoln address.
Decile or EQI — how are Lincoln schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).