New ZealandCanterburyRollestonWest Rolleston Primary School

West Rolleston Primary School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Rolleston, Canterbury · Rural other
office@westrolleston.school.nz 03-595 0952
Roll730enrolled students
EQI415-40 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI415
vs National-40 (avg 455)
Roll730
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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West Rolleston

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
415-48
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
730
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
12.3%-19.7pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
5.2%-6.6pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

West Rolleston Primary School is a state full primary school in Rolleston, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 730 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 415 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Selwyn District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7678
MoE School ID584

Student Demographics

Total Roll730
European/Pakeha72.7%
Maori12.3%
Pacific5.2%
Asian21.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
72.7%
Maori
12.3%
Pacific
5.2%
Asian
21.6%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI415
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)