Best state schools in Selwyn District (2026)
Government schools across all year levels. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 28 schools in Selwyn District, Canterbury. 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
- 582Clearview PrimaryRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 857 students
- 681West Rolleston Primary SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 765 students
- 781Tai Tapu SchoolTai Tapu · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 400 · 278 students
- 880Lemonwood Grove SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 1,177 students
- 978Lincoln High SchoolLincoln · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 423 · 1,438 students
- 1072Te Rōhutu WhioRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 360 students
- 1171Darfield SchoolDarfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 329 students
- 1270Broadfield SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 146 students
- 1368Kirwee Model SchoolKirwee · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 149 students
- 1468Ladbrooks SchoolLadbrooks · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 132 students
- 1566Rolleston SchoolRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 763 students
- 1665Rolleston CollegeRolleston · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 449 · 1,963 students
- 1764Darfield High SchoolDarfield · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 447 · 821 students
- 1864Dunsandel SchoolLeeston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 131 students
- 1963Springston SchoolSpringston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 238 students
- 2063Weedons SchoolWeedons · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 160 students
- 2162Glentunnel SchoolGlentunnel · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 103 students
- 2258Te Rau HoropitoRolleston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 100 students
- 2358Hororata SchoolHororata · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 71 students
- 2456Sheffield Contributing SchoolSheffield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 431 · 92 students
- 2552Ellesmere CollegeLeeston · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 462 · 575 students
- 2650Southbridge SchoolSouthbridge · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 130 students
- 2750Leeston SchoolLeeston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 328 students
- 2845Burnham 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 | Clearview Primary Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.9 Top 10% | 414 | 857 |
| 6 | West Rolleston Primary School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 81.2 Top 10% | 415 | 765 |
| 7 | Tai Tapu School Tai Tapu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 80.6 Top 10% | 400 | 278 |
| 8 | Lemonwood Grove School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 80.3 Top 10% | 419 | 1,177 |
| 9 | Lincoln High School Lincoln · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 77.9 Top 25% | 423 | 1,438 |
| 10 | Te Rōhutu Whio Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 72.1 Top 25% | 429 | 360 |
| 11 | Darfield School Darfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.0 Top 25% | 430 | 329 |
| 12 | Broadfield School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 69.9 Top 25% | 397 | 146 |
| 13 | Kirwee Model School Kirwee · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 68.1 Top 25% | 420 | 149 |
| 14 | Ladbrooks School Ladbrooks · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 67.7 Top 25% | 403 | 132 |
| 15 | Rolleston School Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.2 Top 50% | 425 | 763 |
| 16 | Rolleston College Rolleston · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 65.0 Top 50% | 449 | 1,963 |
| 17 | Darfield High School Darfield · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 64.4 Top 50% | 447 | 821 |
| 18 | Dunsandel School Leeston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.2 Top 50% | 426 | 131 |
| 19 | Springston School Springston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.1 Top 50% | 433 | 238 |
| 20 | Weedons School Weedons · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 62.8 Top 50% | 420 | 160 |
| 21 | Glentunnel School Glentunnel · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 61.7 Top 50% | 428 | 103 |
| 22 | Te Rau Horopito Rolleston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.4 Top 50% | 434 | 100 |
| 23 | Hororata School Hororata · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 58.3 Top 50% | 432 | 71 |
| 24 | Sheffield Contributing School Sheffield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 56.3 Top 50% | 431 | 92 |
| 25 | Ellesmere College Leeston · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 52.3 Top 50% | 462 | 575 |
| 26 | Southbridge School Southbridge · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.7 Top 50% | 452 | 130 |
| 27 | Leeston School Leeston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.5 Top 50% | 451 | 328 |
| 28 | Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori Burnham · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 45.2 Lower 50% | 474 | 183 |
Prebbleton School in Prebbleton leads the 2026 list of state schools in Selwyn District with a Success Index (NZ) of 90.2. Of the 28 schools shown, 28 are state.
For the full picture see the wider Canterbury state 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 state school in Selwyn District?
Prebbleton School in Prebbleton, Canterbury ranks first among state schools in Selwyn District with a Success Index (NZ) of 90.2 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 379).
How are state schools in Selwyn District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.