Ashburton College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Allenton, Canterbury 7740 · Ashburton District
#37 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury
#214 of 486 nationally
About Ashburton College
Ashburton College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Allenton, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,363 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 37th of 57 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (85th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.8%; pacific students 15.3%; international students 1.1%.
There are 3 schools in Allenton; Ashburton College ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)467
- Roll size (10%)1,363
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)15%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)77.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)48.9%
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 College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 467
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,363
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 15%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 77.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 48.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 15.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ashburton College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Ashburton College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Ashburton College has changed over time.
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Schools near Ashburton College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Allenton School
Allenton · State contributing · Years 1–6
446 students · 997 m away
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students · 1.0 km away
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students · 1.2 km away
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 1.3 km away
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students · 1.3 km away
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students · 2.4 km away
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students · 2.7 km away
Tinwald School
Tinwald · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 4.3 km away
Fairton School
Fairton · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 5.8 km away
Wakanui School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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1,967 students
Oxford Area School
Oxford · State composite · Years 1–13
496 students
Hurunui College
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197 students
Kaiapoi High School
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Christchurch · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,295 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashburton College a good school?
Ashburton College has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #37 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 College rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton College ranks #37 of 57 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury and #214 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ashburton College?
Ashburton College had 1,363 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is Ashburton College a primary school or a secondary school?
Ashburton College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ashburton College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ashburton College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.