Rolleston.co.nz
Selwyn District · Canterbury · New Zealand

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.

Quick facts
Region
Canterbury
District
Selwyn District
Postcode
7614
Population
~34,000 (2025 est.)
From Chch
~22 km south-west

Schools

Rolleston is unusually young and family-dense, with a growing number of schools. See school events on the calendar.

  • Te Ahi Kaikōmako Rolleston School
  • Clearview Primary
  • West Rolleston Primary (Te Kura o Te Uru Kōwhai)
  • Lemonwood Grove School (Te Uru Tarata)
  • Te Rau Horopito
  • Te Rōhutu Whio
  • Rolleston College (secondary)
  • Rolleston Christian School

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 Centre8 indoor courts + indoor track
  • Selwyn Aquatic CentreFive pools incl. a 25m ten-lane pool
  • Te Ara ĀteaLibrary & community hub — café, studio, exhibition spaces
  • Rolleston SquareEstablished retail centre, 40+ stores
  • Faringdon / South PointNewer 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.