About Rolleston
Rolleston is a fast-growing town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, New Zealand, about 22 km south-west of Christchurch. It’s home to around 34,000 people (2025 estimate) and postcode 7614— one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing towns, having roughly doubled over the past decade.
Schools
Rolleston is unusually young and family-dense, with a growing number of schools — see the full schools guide and school events on the calendar.
Sport, recreation & places
Major venues and facilities around town. Catch fixtures under sport.
- Foster Park — ~28ha sports hub — football, rugby, hockey, cricket, softball, baseball
- Selwyn Sports Centre — 8 indoor courts + indoor track
- Selwyn Aquatic Centre — Five pools incl. a 25m ten-lane pool
- Te Ara Ātea — Library & community hub — café, studio, exhibition spaces
- Rolleston Square — Established retail centre, 40+ stores
- Faringdon / South Point — Newer retail & food precinct
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rolleston?
- Rolleston is in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, New Zealand — about 22 km south-west of Christchurch.
- What is Rolleston's postcode?
- Rolleston's postcode is 7614.
- How many people live in Rolleston?
- Around 34,000 (2025 estimate). Rolleston is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing towns — it has roughly doubled in population over the past decade.
- What schools are in Rolleston?
- Rolleston has several state primary schools (Rolleston School, Clearview Primary, West Rolleston Primary, Lemonwood Grove, Te Rau Horopito, Te Rōhutu Whio), the integrated Rolleston Christian School, and Rolleston College for secondary students.
- What's on in Rolleston?
- See the Rolleston.co.nz what's-on calendar for upcoming school, sport, council, library and community events across town.