Rolleston Christian School vs Te Rōhutu Whio
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.1 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 Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
| Measure | Rolleston Christian School Rolleston, Canterbury | Te Rōhutu Whio Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #14 of 187 | #47 of 187 |
| National rank | #72 of 1,559 | #339 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 291 | 360 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 429 |
| Total roll | 291 | 360 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 84.4% | 170.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.7% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rollestonchristian.school.nz | terohutuwhio.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Rolleston Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.6 vs 72.1).
- •Rolleston Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 429).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on roll size (360 vs 291).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on roll growth (5 years) (170.1% vs 84.4%).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio is the larger school with 360 students compared with 291.
- •Rolleston Christian School is a state integrated school while Te Rōhutu Whio 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 Rōhutu Whio?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rolleston Christian School ranks higher (83.6 vs 72.1 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 Rōhutu Whio?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rolleston Christian School: 392. Te Rōhutu Whio: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rolleston Christian School and Te Rōhutu Whio rank in Canterbury?
Rolleston Christian School is 14th of 187 and Te Rōhutu Whio is 47th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).