Weedons School vs West Rolleston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 5.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Weedons School
Weedons · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
West Rolleston Primary School
Rolleston · State full primary · Years 1–8
765 students
| Measure | Weedons School Weedons, Canterbury | West Rolleston Primary School Rolleston, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #86 of 187 | #19 of 187 |
| National rank | #564 of 1,559 | #112 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 160 | 765 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 415 |
| Total roll | 160 | 765 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.6% | 24.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Weedons | Rolleston |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.weedons.school.nz | www.westrolleston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •West Rolleston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.2 vs 62.8).
- •West Rolleston Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 420).
- •West Rolleston Primary School does better on roll size (765 vs 160).
- •West Rolleston Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.1% vs -2.6%).
- •West Rolleston Primary School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 160.
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 Weedons School better than West Rolleston Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), West Rolleston Primary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 62.8 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 Weedons School and West Rolleston Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Weedons and Rolleston in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Weedons School: 420. West Rolleston Primary School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Weedons School and West Rolleston Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Weedons School is 86th of 187 and West Rolleston Primary School is 19th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).