Ellesmere College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Leeston, Canterbury 7656 · Selwyn District
#38 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#218 of 486 nationally
About Ellesmere College
Ellesmere College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Leeston, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 575 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 38th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.3%; pacific students 3.3%; international students 2.8%.
There are 3 schools in Leeston; Ellesmere College ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)462
- Roll size (10%)575
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)90.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)47.1%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ellesmere College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 462
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 575
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 90.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 47.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 18.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ellesmere College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Ellesmere College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Ellesmere College has changed over time.
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Schools near Ellesmere College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Leeston School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students · 526 m away
Southbridge School
Southbridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students · 6.6 km away
Dunsandel School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Cheviot Area School
Cheviot · State composite · Years 1–13
173 students
Papanui High School
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1,416 students
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Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
Oxford Area School
Oxford · State composite · Years 1–13
496 students
Hurunui College
Hawarden · State composite · Years 1–13
197 students
Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ellesmere College a good school?
Ellesmere College has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #38 of 57 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ellesmere College rank in Canterbury?
Ellesmere College ranks #38 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #218 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ellesmere College?
Ellesmere College had 575 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Ellesmere College a primary school or a secondary school?
Ellesmere College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ellesmere College?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Ellesmere College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.