Dunsandel School vs Rolleston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 17 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunsandel School
Leeston · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students
Rolleston School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
763 students
| Measure | Dunsandel School Leeston, Canterbury | Rolleston School Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 187 | #70 of 187 |
| National rank | #523 of 1,559 | #473 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 131 | 763 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 425 |
| Total roll | 131 | 763 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.5% | -7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Leeston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.dunsandel.school.nz | www.rolleston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rolleston School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.2 vs 64.2).
- •Rolleston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 426).
- •Rolleston School does better on roll size (763 vs 131).
- •Dunsandel School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.5% vs -7.5%).
- •Rolleston School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 131.
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 Dunsandel School better than Rolleston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rolleston School ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.2 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 Dunsandel School and Rolleston School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Leeston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dunsandel School: 426. Rolleston School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dunsandel School and Rolleston School rank in Canterbury?
Dunsandel School is 77th of 187 and Rolleston School is 70th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).