Ellesmere College

SecondaryCo-EducationalYear 7–13StateHas enrolment zone
Leeston Dunsandel Road, Leeston, Leeston
514 students
Large school
462
Equity Index · Balanced Profile
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Ellesmere College in brief

Ellesmere College is a large state co-educational secondary school (Year 7–13) in Leeston, Leeston, with 514 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 462 sits in the middle of the national range, so its students come from a broad cross-section of backgrounds. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1858.

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Ellesmere College

Leeston Dunsandel Road, Leeston, Leeston

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How enrolment at Ellesmere College works

  • Ellesmere College has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
  • Year levels: Year 7–13
  • Roll size: Large school
  • School website: ellesmere.school.nz

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What families ask about Ellesmere College

Does Ellesmere College have an enrolment zone?
Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
What year levels does Ellesmere College teach?
Ellesmere College teaches Year 7–13.
What is Ellesmere College's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 462. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 514 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is July 2024.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1858
Principal
Antony French
Urban/rural setting
Small urban area
Donation requests
Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

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