Schools in Leeston, Canterbury (2026)
3 schools · 1,034 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 451.
Leeston, in Canterbury, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,034 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Leeston's schools is 451, above the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Dunsandel School (64.2, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Ellesmere College (52.3, top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), and Leeston School (49.5, top 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Ellesmere College (575 students), Leeston School (328 students), Dunsandel School (131 students).
Ranked schools in Leeston
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 164Dunsandel SchoolLeeston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 131 students
- 252Ellesmere CollegeLeeston · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 462 · 575 students
- 350Leeston SchoolLeeston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 328 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunsandel School Leeston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.2 Top 50% | 426 | 131 |
| 2 | Ellesmere College Leeston · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 52.3 Top 50% | 462 | 575 |
| 3 | Leeston School Leeston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.5 Top 50% | 451 | 328 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Leeston?
Dunsandel School is the highest-ranked school in Leeston with a Success Index (NZ) of 64.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Leeston?
Leeston has 3 schools (2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 1,034 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Leeston?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Leeston is 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.