Ellesmere College (New Zealand)

Ellesmere College

Strive For Perfection
Address
52 Leeston Dunsandel Road,
Leeston
Coordinates 43°45′29″S 172°17′33″E / 43.7580°S 172.2925°E / -43.7580; 172.2925Coordinates: 43°45′29″S 172°17′33″E / 43.7580°S 172.2925°E / -43.7580; 172.2925
Information
Type State, Co-educational, Secondary
Established 1981
Ministry of Education Institution no. 349
Principal Gavin Kidd
School roll 553[1] (November 2015)
Socio-economic decile 8P[2]
Website ellesmere.school.nz

Ellesmere College is a co-educational high school, located in Leeston in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand, with more than 500 students ranging from ages eleven to seventeen. It aims to provide students with a range of learning experiences, aiming to make its students good contributors to society. It encourages voluntary activities such as music lessons, drama, and sports.

History

Ellesmere College was founded in 1981, with a roll of 380 students, replacing the Southbridge District High School.

Significant events

Notable alumni

References

  1. "Directory of Schools - as at 01 December 2015". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 2015-12-29.
  2. "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.

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