Rolleston School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rolleston, Canterbury 7643 · Selwyn District
#70 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#473 of 1,559 nationally
About Rolleston School
Rolleston 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 763 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 70th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.4%; pacific students 5.5%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Rolleston; Rolleston School ranks 7th 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%)425
- Roll size (10%)763
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.5%
- 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 Rolleston School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 425
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 763
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.5%
- 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 Rolleston School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rolleston School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rolleston College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students · 1.4 km away
Clearview Primary
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
857 students · 1.5 km away
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students · 2.0 km away
West Rolleston Primary School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
765 students · 2.6 km away
Weedons School
Weedons · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 3.0 km away
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 3.1 km away
Lemonwood Grove School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
1,177 students · 3.4 km away
Waitaha School
Rolleston · State special school
129 students · 3.5 km away
Te Rau Horopito
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 3.6 km away
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori
Burnham · State full primary · Years 1–8
183 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Dunsandel School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students
Hanmer Springs School
Hanmer Springs · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Heathcote Valley School
Heathcote Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
188 students
Lyttelton Primary School
Lyttelton · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
Little River School
Little River · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Methven Primary School
Methven · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rolleston School a good school?
Rolleston School has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #70 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 Rolleston School rank in Canterbury?
Rolleston School ranks #70 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #473 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rolleston School?
Rolleston School had 763 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Rolleston School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rolleston School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rolleston School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rolleston School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.