Largest Schools in Selwyn District (2026)
Schools with the largest rolls. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 29 schools in Selwyn District, Canterbury. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 165Rolleston CollegeRolleston · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Roll: 1,963
- 278Lincoln High SchoolLincoln · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Roll: 1,438
- 380Lemonwood Grove SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryRoll: 1,177
- 484Lincoln Primary SchoolLincoln · State Full PrimaryRoll: 858
- 582Clearview PrimaryRolleston · State Full PrimaryRoll: 857
- 664Darfield High SchoolDarfield · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Roll: 821
- 781West Rolleston Primary SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryRoll: 765
- 866Rolleston SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryRoll: 763
- 952Ellesmere CollegeLeeston · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Roll: 575
- 1090Prebbleton SchoolPrebbleton · State Full PrimaryRoll: 573
- 1186Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o ArariraLincoln · State Full PrimaryRoll: 543
- 1287West Melton SchoolWest Melton · State Full PrimaryRoll: 500
- 1372Te Rōhutu WhioRolleston · State Full PrimaryRoll: 360
- 1471Darfield SchoolDarfield · State ContributingRoll: 329
- 1550Leeston SchoolLeeston · State ContributingRoll: 328
- 1684Rolleston Christian SchoolRolleston · State integrated Full PrimaryRoll: 291
- 1781Tai Tapu SchoolTai Tapu · State Full PrimaryRoll: 278
- 1863Springston SchoolSpringston · State Full PrimaryRoll: 238
- 1945Burnham School - Te Kura o TioriBurnham · State Full PrimaryRoll: 183
- 2063Weedons SchoolWeedons · State Full PrimaryRoll: 160
- 2168Kirwee Model SchoolKirwee · State ContributingRoll: 149
- 2270Broadfield SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryRoll: 146
- 2368Ladbrooks SchoolLadbrooks · State Full PrimaryRoll: 132
- 2464Dunsandel SchoolLeeston · State ContributingRoll: 131
- 2550Southbridge SchoolSouthbridge · State ContributingRoll: 130
- 2662Glentunnel SchoolGlentunnel · State ContributingRoll: 103
- 2758Te Rau HoropitoRolleston · State Full PrimaryRoll: 100
- 2856Sheffield Contributing SchoolSheffield · State ContributingRoll: 92
- 2958Hororata SchoolHororata · State ContributingRoll: 71
| # | School | Sector | Roll | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolleston College Rolleston · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 1,963 | 65.0 Top 50% | 449 | 1,963 |
| 2 | Lincoln High School Lincoln · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 1,438 | 77.9 Top 25% | 423 | 1,438 |
| 3 | Lemonwood Grove School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 1,177 | 80.3 Top 10% | 419 | 1,177 |
| 4 | Lincoln Primary School Lincoln · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 858 | 84.1 Top 5% | 407 | 858 |
| 5 | Clearview Primary Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 857 | 81.9 Top 10% | 414 | 857 |
| 6 | Darfield High School Darfield · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 821 | 64.4 Top 50% | 447 | 821 |
| 7 | West Rolleston Primary School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 765 | 81.2 Top 10% | 415 | 765 |
| 8 | Rolleston School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 763 | 66.2 Top 50% | 425 | 763 |
| 9 | Ellesmere College Leeston · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 575 | 52.3 Top 50% | 462 | 575 |
| 10 | Prebbleton School Prebbleton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 573 | 90.2 Top 5% | 379 | 573 |
| 11 | Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira Lincoln · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 543 | 85.9 Top 5% | 397 | 543 |
| 12 | West Melton School West Melton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 500 | 87.4 Top 5% | 391 | 500 |
| 13 | Te Rōhutu Whio Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 360 | 72.1 Top 25% | 429 | 360 |
| 14 | Darfield School Darfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 329 | 71.0 Top 25% | 430 | 329 |
| 15 | Leeston School Leeston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 328 | 49.5 Top 50% | 451 | 328 |
| 16 | Rolleston Christian School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 291 | 83.6 Top 5% | 392 | 291 |
| 17 | Tai Tapu School Tai Tapu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 278 | 80.6 Top 10% | 400 | 278 |
| 18 | Springston School Springston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 238 | 63.1 Top 50% | 433 | 238 |
| 19 | Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori Burnham · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 183 | 45.2 Lower 50% | 474 | 183 |
| 20 | Weedons School Weedons · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 160 | 62.8 Top 50% | 420 | 160 |
| 21 | Kirwee Model School Kirwee · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 149 | 68.1 Top 25% | 420 | 149 |
| 22 | Broadfield School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 146 | 69.9 Top 25% | 397 | 146 |
| 23 | Ladbrooks School Ladbrooks · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 132 | 67.7 Top 25% | 403 | 132 |
| 24 | Dunsandel School Leeston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 131 | 64.2 Top 50% | 426 | 131 |
| 25 | Southbridge School Southbridge · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 130 | 49.7 Top 50% | 452 | 130 |
| 26 | Glentunnel School Glentunnel · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 103 | 61.7 Top 50% | 428 | 103 |
| 27 | Te Rau Horopito Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 100 | 58.4 Top 50% | 434 | 100 |
| 28 | Sheffield Contributing School Sheffield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 92 | 56.3 Top 50% | 431 | 92 |
| 29 | Hororata School Hororata · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71 | 58.3 Top 50% | 432 | 71 |
Rolleston College in Rolleston leads the 2026 list of largest schools in Selwyn District with Roll 1,963. Of the 29 schools shown, 28 are state, 1 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Canterbury largest schools rankings, every school on the Selwyn District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Selwyn District?
Rolleston College in Rolleston, Canterbury ranks first among largest schools in Selwyn District with Roll 1,963 (Equity Index (EQI): 449).
How are largest schools in Selwyn District ranked?
Schools with the largest rolls. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (NZ) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.