to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 579 (56.8%) people were employed full-time, 177 (17.4%) were part-time, and 21 (2.1%) were unemployed. Education Lumsden School is a contributing primary school for years 1 to 6 with a roll of students as of Northern Southland College is a secondary school for years 7 to 13 with a roll of students. The college opened in 1976, replacing Lumsden District High School which ran from 1962 to 1975. Born in Lumsden Cathy Baker (16 October 1957), New Zealand field-hockey player Bill English (30 December 1961), New Zealand Prime Minister (2016–2017) Daryl Gibson (2 March 1975), New Zealand rugby-union player and coach Amy Rule (15 July 2000), New Zealand rugby-union player References External links Lumsden community website Populated places in Southland, New Zealand