Leeston School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Leeston, Canterbury 7632 · Selwyn District
#139 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#882 of 1,559 nationally
About Leeston School
Leeston School is a state contributing located in Leeston, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 328 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 139th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.9%; pacific students 5.2%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Leeston; Leeston School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)451
- Roll size (10%)328
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Leeston School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 451
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 328
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Leeston School has changed over time.
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Schools near Leeston School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ellesmere College
Leeston · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
575 students · 526 m away
Southbridge School
Southbridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students · 6.5 km away
Dunsandel School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Papanui Primary School
Papanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
Southbridge School
Southbridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
Kaikōura Suburban School
Kaikoura · State contributing · Years 1–6
52 students
Waitākiri Primary School
Burwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
558 students
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Parklands · State full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Hoon Hay · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Leeston School a good school?
Leeston School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #139 of 187 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 Leeston School rank in Canterbury?
Leeston School ranks #139 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #882 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Leeston School?
Leeston School had 328 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Leeston School a primary school or a secondary school?
Leeston School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Leeston School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Leeston School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.