Service type
Russley Playcentre is a Playcentre — a parent-led co-operative, where parents and caregivers themselves run sessions rather than employed teaching staff.
20 Hours ECE
Russley Playcentre participates in the 20 Hours ECE scheme, which funds up to 20 hours a week of early childhood education for children aged 3 to 5.
Authority
Russley Playcentre is community based — typically run by a trust, incorporated society, or other not-for-profit body, rather than operated for private profit.
Equity Index
Russley Playcentre has an Equity Index rating of "EQI > 5" on the Ministry of Education's 1–4 scale for early childhood services. A lower number means the service draws more of its enrolled children from lower socio-economic communities, making it eligible for additional government funding. This is a different scale to the schools Equity Index (344–569) and the two should never be compared directly.
Children by age
As at July 2025, based on 38 children on the roll.
Children by ethnicity
Percentages may add up to more than 100%, since a child can be recorded under more than one ethnicity.
Location
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- AddressApsley Drive, Russley, Christchurch
- Phone+64 3 377 2540
- ContactRebecca Congalton
Nearby ECE services
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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hawthornden Road Kindergartens · 735 m
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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Broomfield Kindergartens · 1.9 km
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The Wilderness Education & Care Services · 2 km
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Avonhead Playcentre Playcentre · 2.1 km
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Ilam Montessori Preschool Education & Care Services · 2.5 km
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What comes next
Primary schools closest to Russley Playcentre — most children move into a primary school after early childhood education, though families are free to choose any school.
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Our Lady of Victories 2.5 km
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Waimairi School 4.9 km
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Paparoa Street School 6.2 km
Data source
- SourceNZ Early Childhood Services Directory — Ministry of Education / Education Counts
- Ministry data last checked6 September 2026