West Melton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026West Melton, Canterbury 7618 · Selwyn District
#7 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#43 of 1,559 nationally
About West Melton School
West Melton School is a state full primary located in West Melton, in the Selwyn District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 500 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 87.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 7th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.2%; pacific students 1.8%; 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%)391
- Roll size (10%)500
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.7%
- 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 West Melton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 391
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 500
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- 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 West Melton School has changed over time.
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Schools near West Melton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Rolleston College
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Clearview Primary
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West Rolleston Primary School
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Rolleston Christian School
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291 students · 9.8 km away
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
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Te Rōhutu Whio
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Lemonwood Grove School
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Melton School a good school?
West Melton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 87.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 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 West Melton School rank in Canterbury?
West Melton School ranks #7 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #43 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend West Melton School?
West Melton School had 500 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is West Melton School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Melton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near West Melton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Melton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.