Rolleston College vs Rolleston School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolleston College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students
Rolleston School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
763 students
| Measure | Rolleston College Rolleston, Canterbury | Rolleston School Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 57 | #70 of 187 |
| National rank | #138 of 486 | #473 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,963 | 763 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 425 |
| Total roll | 1,963 | 763 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 94.3% | -7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.6% | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rollestoncollege.nz | www.rolleston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rolleston School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.2 vs 65.0).
- •Rolleston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 449).
- •Rolleston College does better on roll size (1,963 vs 763).
- •Rolleston College does better on roll growth (5 years) (94.3% vs -7.5%).
- •Rolleston College is the larger school with 1,963 students compared with 763.
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 College better than Rolleston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rolleston School ranks higher (66.2 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 Rolleston College and Rolleston School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rolleston College: 449. Rolleston School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rolleston College and Rolleston School rank in Canterbury?
Rolleston College is 20th of 57 and Rolleston School is 70th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).