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Dunsandel School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Bankside, Leeston, with 128 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll128at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic426moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural settlement

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Dunsandel School, Ministry school number 3331 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

128students

Dunsandel School had 128 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 7962%
Asian 3225%
Māori 1411%
Pacific <5
Other <5
MELAA <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 128 students on the roll, so they sum to about 103%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

426EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 426

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Dunsandel School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3331
AddressIrvines Road, Bankside, Leeston
Territorial authoritySelwyn District
RegionCanterbury
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1879-11-01

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori Full PrimaryYears 1–8 184 10.6 km
Ellesmere College Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 572 12.6 km
Leeston School ContributingYears 1–6 309 13.1 km
Greendale School ContributingYears 1–6 32 13.9 km
West Rolleston Primary School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 751 14.5 km
Te Rau Horopito Full PrimaryYears 1–8 70 14.9 km
Waitaha School Specialist School 125 16.0 km
Lemonwood Grove School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 1,147 16.0 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Dunsandel School cover?

Dunsandel School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Dunsandel School?

128 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Dunsandel School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Dunsandel School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Dunsandel School a state school?

Dunsandel School is a state school.

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