Rolleston College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rolleston, Canterbury 7658 · Selwyn District
#20 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#138 of 486 nationally
About Rolleston College
Rolleston College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Rolleston, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,963 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 20th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (95th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (47th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.3%; pacific students 6.6%; international students 1.4%.
There are 10 schools in Rolleston; Rolleston College ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)449
- Roll size (10%)1,963
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)94.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)83.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)56.6%
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 Rolleston College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 449
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,963
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 94.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 83.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 56.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rolleston College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rolleston College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rolleston College has changed over time.
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Schools near Rolleston College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students · 641 m away
Clearview Primary
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
857 students · 655 m away
Rolleston School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
763 students · 1.4 km away
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 1.7 km away
Lemonwood Grove School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
1,177 students · 2.1 km away
Waitaha School
Rolleston · State special school
129 students · 2.2 km away
Te Rau Horopito
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 2.6 km away
West Rolleston Primary School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
765 students · 2.7 km away
Weedons School
Weedons · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 3.8 km away
Springston School
Springston · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mackenzie College
Fairlie · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
195 students
Darfield High School
Darfield · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
821 students
Twizel Area School
Twizel · State composite · Years 1–13
251 students
Geraldine High School
Geraldine · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
598 students
Amuri Area School
Culverden · State composite · Years 1–13
355 students
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rolleston College a good school?
Rolleston College has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 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 Rolleston College rank in Canterbury?
Rolleston College ranks #20 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #138 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rolleston College?
Rolleston College had 1,963 students in 2026, a change of +94% over five years.
Is Rolleston College a primary school or a secondary school?
Rolleston College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rolleston College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rolleston College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.