Private · Full Primary · Girls
Selwyn House School
A private full primary (years 1–8) in Merivale, Christchurch, with 294 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Selwyn House School, Ministry school number 4138 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
294students
Selwyn House School had 294 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
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 294 students on the roll, so they sum to about 109%, 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
The Ministry does not publish an Equity Index for private schools, so there is no EQI figure for Selwyn House School.
Who may enrol
Selwyn House School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
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
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Te Ahu | Specialist School | — | 141 | 0.1 km |
| St Margaret's College | Composite | Years 1–13 | 867 | 0.3 km |
| Rangi Ruru Girls' School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 705 | 0.5 km |
| Elmwood Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 541 | 0.7 km |
| He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 538 | 0.9 km |
| St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 111 | 1.2 km |
| Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,299 | 1.3 km |
| St Albans School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 572 | 1.3 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
Compare with a similar school
- Selwyn House School vs Elmwood Normal School
- Selwyn House School vs St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
- Selwyn House School vs St Albans School
Common questions
What year levels does Selwyn House School cover?
Selwyn House School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Selwyn House School?
294 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Selwyn House School have an enrolment zone?
No. Selwyn House School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Selwyn House School a state school?
Selwyn House School is a private school.