Schools in Selwyn District, Canterbury (2026)
33 schools · 14,287 students · 32 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 426.
Selwyn District, in Canterbury, has 33 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 14,287 students. By level there are 17 full primary, 11 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 secondary (year 7-15), 1 special school; by sector 32 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Selwyn District's schools is 426, below the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
29 of the 33 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Prebbleton School (90.2, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), followed by West Melton School (87.4, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), and Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira (85.9, top 5% of full primary schools nationally). 9 schools sit in the top 10% of New Zealand for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Rolleston College (1,963 students), Lincoln High School (1,438 students), Lemonwood Grove School (1,177 students).
Schools are spread across 18 suburbs or towns, with the most in Rolleston (10), Lincoln (3), Darfield (3), Leeston (3).
Ranked schools in Selwyn District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 190Prebbleton SchoolPrebbleton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 379 · 573 students
- 287West Melton SchoolWest Melton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 391 · 500 students
- 386Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o ArariraLincoln · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 543 students
- 484Lincoln Primary SchoolLincoln · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 858 students
- 584Rolleston Christian SchoolRolleston · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 392 · 291 students
- 682Clearview PrimaryRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 857 students
- 781West Rolleston Primary SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 765 students
- 881Tai Tapu SchoolTai Tapu · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 400 · 278 students
- 980Lemonwood Grove SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 1,177 students
- 1078Lincoln High SchoolLincoln · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 423 · 1,438 students
- 1172Te Rōhutu WhioRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 360 students
- 1271Darfield SchoolDarfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 329 students
- 1370Broadfield SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 146 students
- 1468Kirwee Model SchoolKirwee · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 149 students
- 1568Ladbrooks SchoolLadbrooks · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 132 students
- 1666Rolleston SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 763 students
- 1765Rolleston CollegeRolleston · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 449 · 1,963 students
- 1864Darfield High SchoolDarfield · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 447 · 821 students
- 1964Dunsandel SchoolLeeston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 131 students
- 2063Springston SchoolSpringston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 238 students
- 2163Weedons SchoolWeedons · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 160 students
- 2262Glentunnel SchoolGlentunnel · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 103 students
- 2358Te Rau HoropitoRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 100 students
- 2458Hororata SchoolHororata · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 71 students
- 2556Sheffield Contributing SchoolSheffield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 431 · 92 students
- 2652Ellesmere CollegeLeeston · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 462 · 575 students
- 2750Southbridge SchoolSouthbridge · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 130 students
- 2850Leeston SchoolLeeston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 328 students
- 2945Burnham School - Te Kura o TioriBurnham · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 474 · 183 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prebbleton School Prebbleton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 90.2 Top 5% | 379 | 573 |
| 2 | West Melton School West Melton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 87.4 Top 5% | 391 | 500 |
| 3 | Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira Lincoln · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 85.9 Top 5% | 397 | 543 |
| 4 | Lincoln Primary School Lincoln · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 84.1 Top 5% | 407 | 858 |
| 5 | Rolleston Christian School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 83.6 Top 5% | 392 | 291 |
| 6 | Clearview Primary Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.9 Top 10% | 414 | 857 |
| 7 | West Rolleston Primary School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.2 Top 10% | 415 | 765 |
| 8 | Tai Tapu School Tai Tapu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 80.6 Top 10% | 400 | 278 |
| 9 | Lemonwood Grove School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 80.3 Top 10% | 419 | 1,177 |
| 10 | Lincoln High School Lincoln · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 77.9 Top 25% | 423 | 1,438 |
| 11 | Te Rōhutu Whio Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 72.1 Top 25% | 429 | 360 |
| 12 | Darfield School Darfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.0 Top 25% | 430 | 329 |
| 13 | Broadfield School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 69.9 Top 25% | 397 | 146 |
| 14 | Kirwee Model School Kirwee · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 68.1 Top 25% | 420 | 149 |
| 15 | Ladbrooks School Ladbrooks · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 67.7 Top 25% | 403 | 132 |
| 16 | Rolleston School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.2 Top 50% | 425 | 763 |
| 17 | Rolleston College Rolleston · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 65.0 Top 50% | 449 | 1,963 |
| 18 | Darfield High School Darfield · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 64.4 Top 50% | 447 | 821 |
| 19 | Dunsandel School Leeston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.2 Top 50% | 426 | 131 |
| 20 | Springston School Springston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.1 Top 50% | 433 | 238 |
| 21 | Weedons School Weedons · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 62.8 Top 50% | 420 | 160 |
| 22 | Glentunnel School Glentunnel · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 61.7 Top 50% | 428 | 103 |
| 23 | Te Rau Horopito Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.4 Top 50% | 434 | 100 |
| 24 | Hororata School Hororata · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 58.3 Top 50% | 432 | 71 |
| 25 | Sheffield Contributing School Sheffield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 56.3 Top 50% | 431 | 92 |
| 26 | Ellesmere College Leeston · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 52.3 Top 50% | 462 | 575 |
| 27 | Southbridge School Southbridge · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.7 Top 50% | 452 | 130 |
| 28 | Leeston School Leeston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.5 Top 50% | 451 | 328 |
| 29 | Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori Burnham · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 45.2 Lower 50% | 474 | 183 |
Other schools in Selwyn District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Selwyn District side by side →
Suburb or towns in Selwyn District
Other places in Canterbury
- Rolleston(10)
- Christchurch(8)
- Kaiapoi(7)
- Papanui(6)
- Timaru(6)
- Rangiora(6)
- Merivale(6)
- Waimate(5)
- Bishopdale(5)
- Burnside(5)
- Riccarton(5)
- Woolston(5)
- Temuka(4)
- Halswell(4)
- Ashburton(4)
- Hoon Hay(4)
- Sockburn(4)
- Hornby(4)
- Christchurch Central(4)
- Amberley(4)
- Kaikoura(4)
- Lincoln(3)
- Linwood(3)
- Methven(3)
- Leeston(3)
- Allenton(3)
- Geraldine(3)
- Fairlie(3)
- West End(3)
- Opawa(3)
- Spreydon(3)
- Avonhead(3)
- Darfield(3)
- Bryndwr(3)
- Ilam(3)
- Sumner(3)
- Gleniti(3)
- Pleasant Point(2)
- Southbrook(2)
- Richmond(2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Selwyn District?
Prebbleton School is the highest-ranked school in Selwyn District with a Success Index (NZ) of 90.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Selwyn District?
Selwyn District has 33 schools (17 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 11 contributing, 2 secondary (year 7-15), 1 special school) educating 14,287 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Selwyn District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Selwyn District is 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.