Schools in Allenton, Canterbury (2026)
3 schools · 2,064 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 458.
Allenton, in Canterbury, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,064 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary; by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Allenton's schools is 458, above the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Allenton School (63.9, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Ashburton College (53.3, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), and Ashburton Borough School (46.1, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Ashburton College (1,363 students), Allenton School (446 students), Ashburton Borough School (255 students).
Ranked schools in Allenton
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 164Allenton SchoolAllenton · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 446 students
- 253Ashburton CollegeAllenton · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 467 · 1,363 students
- 346Ashburton Borough SchoolAllenton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 458 · 255 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allenton School Allenton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 63.9 Top 50% | 440 | 446 |
| 2 | Ashburton College Allenton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 53.3 Top 50% | 467 | 1,363 |
| 3 | Ashburton Borough School Allenton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 46.1 Lower 50% | 458 | 255 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Allenton?
Allenton School is the highest-ranked school in Allenton with a Success Index (NZ) of 63.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Allenton?
Allenton has 3 schools (1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary) educating 2,064 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Allenton?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Allenton is 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.