Rolleston Christian School
571-575 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston · Canterbury
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Composite score
Strong
Top 10% in NZ
Rank #180 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Rolleston Christian School's October 2024 ERO review found that most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with a strong sense of belonging supported by programmes aligned to school values. The school demonstrates strong relational trust and effective collaboration, with a responsive localised curriculum and well-embedded inquiry model supporting teacher professional growth. The school achieved a composite score of 81.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Rolleston looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Rolleston Christian School a good school?
Rolleston Christian School scores 85/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Strong relational trust and effective collaboration across the school
- Responsive, localised curriculum that engages learners
- Well embedded inquiry model supporting teachers' professional growth cycles
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 21.2/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
+84.4% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
81/100 from ERO review 2024-10 · near band median (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 81/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-10-25 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
- Learners have a strong sense of belonging deeply embedded through specific learning programmes aligned with the school values
- Most learners attend school regularly; the school meets the Ministry of Education targets for attendance
- Leaders support teachers in their professional growth through coaching sessions which strengthen their reflective practice
- Leaders and teachers align curriculum learning with community people, places, resources and contexts to successfully support learning opportunities
"Leaders support teachers in their professional growth through coaching sessions which strengthen their reflective practice."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2020–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2015 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$1.01M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$170k
Net assets / equity
$0.17M
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
21.2
3 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$1.69M
Per-student funding · 2022
$5,856
2018
$0.8M
2019
$1.0M
2020
$1.2M
2021
$1.3M
2022
$1.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 37
- Year 02 35
- Year 03 32
- Year 04 47
- Year 05 39
- Year 06 27
- Year 07 34
- Year 08 33
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 53.8%
- Asian 33.7%
- Other / MELAA 17.0%
- Pacific 4.2%
- Māori 2.4%
Location
571-575 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
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Frequently asked
Is Rolleston Christian School a good school?
Rolleston Christian School scores 85/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-10 review identified 5 key findings. Most learners achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Rolleston Christian School?
Contact the school directly on 03-5502653, email office@rcs.school.nz, or visit www.rollestonchristian.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Rolleston Christian School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Rolleston Christian School has 288 students, with an EQI of 392 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Rolleston Christian School in 2024-10, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- web.archive.org
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz