Springston School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Springston, Canterbury 7616 · Selwyn District
#81 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#549 of 1,559 nationally
About Springston School
Springston School is a state full primary located in Springston, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 238 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 81st of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (57th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.7%; pacific students 2.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)433
- Roll size (10%)238
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.9%
- 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 Springston School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 433
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 238
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.5%
- 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 Springston School has changed over time.
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Schools near Springston School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 3.8 km away
Waitaha School
Rolleston · State special school
129 students · 4.0 km away
Lemonwood Grove School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
1,177 students · 4.0 km away
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students · 4.8 km away
Te Rau Horopito
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 4.9 km away
Lincoln High School
Lincoln · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,438 students · 4.9 km away
Lincoln Primary School
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
858 students · 5.0 km away
Ararira Springs Primary- Te Puna o Ararira
Lincoln · State full primary · Years 1–8
543 students · 5.4 km away
Rolleston College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students · 5.5 km away
Clearview Primary
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
857 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Waitai Sefton School
Sefton · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
Greendale School
Greendale · State contributing · Years 1–6
33 students
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
Yaldhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
Hinds School
Hinds · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
Hororata School
Hororata · State contributing · Years 1–6
71 students
Omarama School
Omarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Springston School a good school?
Springston School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #81 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 Springston School rank in Canterbury?
Springston School ranks #81 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #549 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Springston School?
Springston School had 238 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Springston School a primary school or a secondary school?
Springston School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Springston School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Springston School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.