Clearview Primary vs Lemonwood Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearview Primary
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
857 students
Lemonwood Grove School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
1,177 students
| Measure | Clearview Primary Rolleston, Canterbury | Lemonwood Grove School Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #16 of 187 | #22 of 187 |
| National rank | #96 of 1,559 | #136 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 857 | 1,177 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 419 |
| Total roll | 857 | 1,177 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.2% | 145.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.clearview.school.nz | www.lemonwoodgrove.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Clearview Primary scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 80.3).
- •Clearview Primary does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 419).
- •Lemonwood Grove School does better on roll size (1,177 vs 857).
- •Lemonwood Grove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (145.9% vs 12.2%).
- •Lemonwood Grove School is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 857.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clearview Primary better than Lemonwood Grove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Clearview Primary ranks higher (81.9 vs 80.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clearview Primary and Lemonwood Grove School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clearview Primary: 414. Lemonwood Grove School: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clearview Primary and Lemonwood Grove School rank in Canterbury?
Clearview Primary is 16th of 187 and Lemonwood Grove School is 22nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).