Ellesmere College

Ellesmere College-Te Kāreti o Waihora is a co-educational school, grounded in family values and a community focus, offering students from Year 7 to Year 13 an exceptional education.

A small, family-oriented Leeston school, located amongst a tranquil farming landscape and thirty kilometres from Christchurch, Ellesmere enjoys the best of both rural life and city advantages.

Ellesmere College-Te Kāreti o Waihora is a place where every student is valued, supported and enabled to excel. Passionate teachers, a nurturing environment and a student-focused approach inspire every student to be the best they can be.

With a strong academic record and a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities, we ensure international students thrive in every area of school life. The staff, students and the homestay families work to support international students’ integration into the community and full immersion in the school experience.