Lemonwood Grove School vs Rolleston Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lemonwood Grove School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
1,177 students
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students
| Measure | Lemonwood Grove School Rolleston, Canterbury | Rolleston Christian School Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #22 of 187 | #14 of 187 |
| National rank | #136 of 1,559 | #72 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,177 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 392 |
| Total roll | 1,177 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 145.9% | 84.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 2.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.lemonwoodgrove.school.nz/ | www.rollestonchristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rolleston Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.6 vs 80.3).
- •Rolleston Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 419).
- •Lemonwood Grove School does better on roll size (1,177 vs 291).
- •Lemonwood Grove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (145.9% vs 84.4%).
- •Lemonwood Grove School is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 291.
- •Lemonwood Grove School is a state school while Rolleston Christian School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lemonwood Grove School better than Rolleston Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rolleston Christian School ranks higher (83.6 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 Lemonwood Grove School and Rolleston Christian School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lemonwood Grove School: 419. Rolleston Christian School: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lemonwood Grove School and Rolleston Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Lemonwood Grove School is 22nd of 187 and Rolleston Christian School is 14th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).