Ashburton Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Elgin, Canterbury 7740 · Ashburton District
#19 of 57 composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury
#125 of 486 nationally
About Ashburton Christian School
Ashburton Christian School is a state integrated composite (year 1-10) located in Elgin, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 264 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite (year 1-10) schools in New Zealand and 19th of 57 ranked composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (75th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 3%; pacific students 12.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite (year 1-10) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)439
- Roll size (10%)264
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)109.3%
- 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 Ashburton Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 439
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 264
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 109.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.5%
- 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 Ashburton Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ashburton Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students · 965 m away
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students · 1.5 km away
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students · 1.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students · 2.4 km away
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 2.5 km away
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students · 2.7 km away
Allenton School
Allenton · State contributing · Years 1–6
446 students · 3.7 km away
Tinwald School
Tinwald · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 4.5 km away
Fairton School
Fairton · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 5.7 km away
Wakanui School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students · 8.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Timaru Christian School
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Catholic Cathedral College
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St Thomas of Canterbury College
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashburton Christian School a good school?
Ashburton Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite (year 1-10) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #19 of 57 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 Ashburton Christian School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Christian School ranks #19 of 57 composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury and #125 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ashburton Christian School?
Ashburton Christian School had 264 students in 2026, a change of +109% over five years.
Is Ashburton Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ashburton Christian School is classified as a composite (year 1-10) covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Ashburton Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ashburton Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.