Rolleston School vs Te Rōhutu Whio
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolleston School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
763 students
Te Rōhutu Whio
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
| Measure | Rolleston School Rolleston, Canterbury | Te Rōhutu Whio Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #70 of 187 | #47 of 187 |
| National rank | #473 of 1,559 | #339 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 763 | 360 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 429 |
| Total roll | 763 | 360 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.5% | 170.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.5% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.rolleston.school.nz | terohutuwhio.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Rōhutu Whio scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.1 vs 66.2).
- •Rolleston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 429).
- •Rolleston School does better on roll size (763 vs 360).
- •Te Rōhutu Whio does better on roll growth (5 years) (170.1% vs -7.5%).
- •Rolleston School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 360.
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 School better than Te Rōhutu Whio?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Rōhutu Whio ranks higher (72.1 vs 66.2 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 School and Te Rōhutu Whio?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rolleston School: 425. Te Rōhutu Whio: 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rolleston School and Te Rōhutu Whio rank in Canterbury?
Rolleston School is 70th of 187 and Te Rōhutu Whio is 47th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).