Schools in Ashburton, Canterbury (2026)
4 schools · 637 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 420.
Ashburton, in Canterbury, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 637 students. By level there is 4 full primary; by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Ashburton's schools is 420, below the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Joseph's School (Ashburton) (67.8, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Wakanui School (63.1, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Longbeach School (63.0, top 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 St Joseph's School (Ashburton) (249 students), Longbeach School (171 students), Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury) (116 students).
Ranked schools in Ashburton
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 168St Joseph's School (Ashburton)Ashburton · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 408 · 249 students
- 263Wakanui SchoolAshburton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 101 students
- 363Longbeach SchoolAshburton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 171 students
- 456Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury)Ashburton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 442 · 116 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's School (Ashburton) Ashburton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 67.8 Top 25% | 408 | 249 |
| 2 | Wakanui School Ashburton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.1 Top 50% | 415 | 101 |
| 3 | Longbeach School Ashburton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.0 Top 50% | 420 | 171 |
| 4 | Mayfield School (Mid-Canterbury) Ashburton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 55.7 Top 50% | 442 | 116 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ashburton?
St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is the highest-ranked school in Ashburton with a Success Index (NZ) of 67.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Ashburton?
Ashburton has 4 schools (4 full primary) educating 637 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Ashburton?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Ashburton is 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.