Allenton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Allenton, Canterbury 7700 · Ashburton District
#79 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#530 of 1,559 nationally
About Allenton School
Allenton School is a state contributing located in Allenton, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 446 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 79th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (60th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.6%; pacific students 13.2%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Allenton; Allenton School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)440
- Roll size (10%)446
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Allenton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 446
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Allenton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Allenton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students · 997 m away
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students · 1.7 km away
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 1.8 km away
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students · 2.2 km away
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students · 2.3 km away
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students · 3.3 km away
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students · 3.7 km away
Tinwald School
Tinwald · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 4.6 km away
Fairton School
Fairton · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 6.2 km away
Longbeach School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitaki Valley School
Kurow · State full primary · Years 1–8
102 students
Mt Somers Springburn School
Mount Somers · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Rotherham School
Rotherham · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
Springfield School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
39 students
View Hill School
Oxford · State full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Allenton School a good school?
Allenton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #79 of 187 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Allenton School rank in Canterbury?
Allenton School ranks #79 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #530 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Allenton School?
Allenton School had 446 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Allenton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Allenton School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Allenton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Allenton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.