State · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Co-ed
Northern Southland College
A state secondary (year 7-15) (years 7–13) in Lumsden-Balfour, Lumsden, with 213 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Northern Southland College, Ministry school number 395 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
213students
Northern Southland College had 213 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 213 students on the roll, so they sum to about 113%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
464EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Northern Southland College does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumsden School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 88 | 0.4 km |
| Balfour School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 69 | 15.3 km |
| Dipton School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 45 | 18.0 km |
| Mossburn School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 55 | 18.4 km |
| Riversdale School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 138 | 28.4 km |
| Waikaia School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 24 | 31.1 km |
| Garston School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 24 | 36.3 km |
| Limehills School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 135 | 36.9 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Northern Southland College cover?
Northern Southland College is a secondary (year 7-15), which covers years 7–13.
How many students attend Northern Southland College?
213 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Northern Southland College have an enrolment zone?
No. Northern Southland College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Northern Southland College a state school?
Northern Southland College is a state school.