Rolleston Christian School vs Te Rau Horopito
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolleston Christian School
Rolleston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
291 students
Te Rau Horopito
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
| Measure | Rolleston Christian School Rolleston, Canterbury | Te Rau Horopito Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 187 | #107 of 187 |
| National rank | #72 of 1,559 | #662 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 291 | 100 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 434 |
| Total roll | 291 | 100 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 84.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.7% | 23% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rollestonchristian.school.nz | terauhoropito.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Rolleston Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.6 vs 58.4).
- •Rolleston Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 434).
- •Rolleston Christian School does better on roll size (291 vs 100).
- •Rolleston Christian School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 100.
- •Rolleston Christian School is a state integrated school while Te Rau Horopito is a state 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 Rolleston Christian School better than Te Rau Horopito?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rolleston Christian School ranks higher (83.6 vs 58.4 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 Rolleston Christian School and Te Rau Horopito?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rolleston Christian School: 392. Te Rau Horopito: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rolleston Christian School and Te Rau Horopito rank in Canterbury?
Rolleston Christian School is 14th of 187 and Te Rau Horopito is 107th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).