Lemonwood Grove School vs Rolleston College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.1 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 College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students
| Measure | Lemonwood Grove School Rolleston, Canterbury | Rolleston College Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 187 | #20 of 57 |
| National rank | #136 of 1,559 | #138 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,177 | 1,963 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 449 |
| Total roll | 1,177 | 1,963 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 145.9% | 94.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 56.6% |
| Māori students | 11.6% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| International students | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.lemonwoodgrove.school.nz/ | www.rollestoncollege.nz |
The verdict
- •Lemonwood Grove School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 65.0).
- •Lemonwood Grove School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 449).
- •Rolleston College does better on roll size (1,963 vs 1,177).
- •Lemonwood Grove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (145.9% vs 94.3%).
- •Rolleston College is the larger school with 1,963 students compared with 1,177.
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 College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lemonwood Grove School ranks higher (80.3 vs 65.0 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 College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lemonwood Grove School: 419. Rolleston College: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lemonwood Grove School and Rolleston College rank in Canterbury?
Lemonwood Grove School is 22nd of 187 and Rolleston College is 20th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).