Lemonwood Grove School vs Waitaha School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 85 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lemonwood Grove School
Rolleston ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
1,177 students
Waitaha School
Rolleston ยท State special school
129 students
| Measure | Lemonwood Grove School Rolleston, Canterbury | Waitaha School Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #22 of 187 | โ |
| National rank | #136 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | โ |
| Students | 1,177 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 462 |
| Total roll | 1,177 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 145.9% | 29.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.6% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.lemonwoodgrove.school.nz/ | waitaha.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขLemonwood Grove School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 462).
- โขLemonwood Grove School does better on roll size (1,177 vs 129).
- โขLemonwood Grove School does better on roll growth (5 years) (145.9% vs 29.5%).
- โขLemonwood Grove School is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 129.
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 Waitaha School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lemonwood Grove School and Waitaha School?
About 85 m in a straight line, between Rolleston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lemonwood Grove School: 419. Waitaha School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lemonwood Grove School and Waitaha School rank in Canterbury?
Lemonwood Grove School is 22nd of 187 and Waitaha School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).