Lemonwood Grove School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rolleston, Canterbury 7615 · Selwyn District
#22 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#136 of 1,559 nationally
About Lemonwood Grove School
Lemonwood Grove School is a state full primary located in Rolleston, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 1,177 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 22nd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (100th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.6%; pacific students 6.4%; international students 0.3%.
There are 10 schools in Rolleston; Lemonwood Grove School ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)419
- Roll size (10%)1,177
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)145.9%
- 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 Lemonwood Grove School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 419
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,177
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 145.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Lemonwood Grove School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lemonwood Grove School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waitaha School
Rolleston · State special school
129 students · 85 m away
Te Rau Horopito
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 1.1 km away
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 1.5 km away
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students · 1.7 km away
Clearview Primary
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
857 students · 1.9 km away
Rolleston College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students · 2.1 km away
West Rolleston Primary School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
765 students · 3.0 km away
Rolleston School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
763 students · 3.4 km away
Springston School
Springston · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students · 4.0 km away
Weedons School
Weedons · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Somerfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
571 students
Broomfield School
Amberley · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
Te Koromiko Swannanoa School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Bishopdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
568 students
Barton Rural School
Gleniti · State full primary · Years 1–8
187 students
North Loburn School
Loburn North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lemonwood Grove School a good school?
Lemonwood Grove School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #22 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 Lemonwood Grove School rank in Canterbury?
Lemonwood Grove School ranks #22 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #136 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lemonwood Grove School?
Lemonwood Grove School had 1,177 students in 2026, a change of +146% over five years.
Is Lemonwood Grove School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lemonwood Grove School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lemonwood Grove School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lemonwood Grove School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.