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Drummond Primary School

Drummond · Southland Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About Drummond Primary School

Drummond Primary School is a co-educational full primary school in Drummond, within the Southland Region, operating in the state sector, with 114 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 450. The school has been open since 2002.

With 114 students on roll, Drummond Primary School is a medium-sized school — larger than about 29% of New Zealand schools. Its rural setting typically means smaller class groups and a close-knit community feel.

The school's Equity Index is 450, which is below the national average of 463. A lower Equity Index signals less socio-economic need in the school's community than the national norm.

The largest group is European at 70.9%, with a meaningful Asian community at 28.2% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 1.48 (high isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 78 · 70.9%
Asian 31 · 28.2%
Other 1 · 0.9%

Total roll recorded: 114 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

114Students on rollLarger than 29% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
450Equity IndexBelow national mean of 463
0.64Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
1.48Isolation indexhigh isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Southland Region
Drummond 46.1530° S · 168.1507° E
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School information

  • School typeFull Primary
  • YearsYears 1–8
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingRural other
  • Territorial authoritySouthland District
  • Education regionOtago, Southland
  • Regional councilSouthland Region
  • Enrolment schemeNo — no enrolment scheme
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
  • Cohort entryNo — individual entry
  • DonationsDonations should not be requested, unless for a school camp
  • Opened2002
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