Rolleston School
11 Tennyson Street, Rolleston · Canterbury
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Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,394 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Rolleston School's 2019 ERO review found most students achieved expectations in reading, writing and mathematics with upward trends, though disparities exist for Māori students and boys in literacy. The school has implemented intervention programmes that have accelerated progress for Māori and priority students. The school is noted for its integrated curriculum, strong leadership focused on achievement, and inclusive culture supporting student wellbeing.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Rolleston looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Rolleston School a good school?
Rolleston School scores 65/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- An integrated curriculum which fosters in students collaborative decision making, motivation for learning and provides a context for their voice
- A strong leadership team that has a focus on raising student achievement and supports teachers to grow their practice
- An inclusive, caring culture that nurtures students' wellbeing and helps teachers to do their best for students' learning
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 33.1/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · below band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-7.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · below band median (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
77/100 from ERO review 2019-05 · near band median (n=520) · 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): 77/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-05-24 · Alan Wynyard, Southern Region
- Most students achieved the school's expectations for reading, writing and mathematics with an upward trend evident, particularly in 2018
- Disparity exists for Māori in reading, writing and mathematics; some disparity also exists for boys in literacy
- School has accelerated the progress of Māori and priority students supported through intervention programmes, in some cases significantly
- Strong professional leadership team ensures an orderly and supportive environment conducive to students' learning and wellbeing
- Integrated curriculum fosters collaborative decision making and provides context for student voice and choice
"The school's 2018 data shows that most students achieved the school's expectations for reading, writing and mathematics. An upward trend in all three learning areas is evident, particularly in 2018."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$6.47M
Surplus / (deficit)
$31k
Net assets / equity
$1.90M
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
33.1
16 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
$4.84M
Per-student funding · 2022
$6,456
2018
$4.6M
2019
$4.4M
2020
$4.7M
2021
$5.0M
2022
$4.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 78
- Year 02 89
- Year 03 86
- Year 04 78
- Year 05 96
- Year 06 97
- Year 07 118
- Year 08 87
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 79.0%
- Asian 17.4%
- Māori 12.6%
- Pacific 5.6%
- Other / MELAA 5.2%
Location
11 Tennyson Street, Rolleston. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Rolleston School.
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Rolleston Christian School
Full Primary · 2km · 288 roll
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West Rolleston Primary School
Full Primary · 2.6km · 835 roll
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Weedons School
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Frequently asked
Is Rolleston School a good school?
Rolleston School scores 65/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-05 review identified 6 key findings. Most students achieved the school's expectations for reading, writing and mathematics with an upward trend evident, particularly in 2018
How do I enrol my child at Rolleston School?
Contact the school directly on 03-3478355, email admin@rolleston.school.nz, or visit www.rolleston.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 School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Rolleston School has 749 students, with an EQI of 425 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Rolleston School in 2019-05, signed by Alan Wynyard. 2 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
- rolleston.school.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz