Ashburton Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Netherby, Canterbury 7700 · Ashburton District
#130 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury
#810 of 1,559 nationally
About Ashburton Intermediate
Ashburton Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Netherby, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 442 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 130th of 187 ranked intermediate schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (83th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.1%; pacific students 15.4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Netherby; Ashburton Intermediate ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)474
- Roll size (10%)442
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.6%
- 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 Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 474
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 442
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.4%
- 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 Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Ashburton Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students · 773 m away
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students · 1.0 km away
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students · 1.2 km away
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students · 1.3 km away
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 1.3 km away
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students · 1.5 km away
Allenton School
Allenton · State contributing · Years 1–6
446 students · 2.2 km away
Tinwald School
Tinwald · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 4.1 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 · 9.6 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students
Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori
Burnham · State full primary · Years 1–8
183 students
Bluestone School
West End · State full primary · Years 1–8
474 students
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Gilberthorpe School
Hei Hei · State contributing · Years 1–6
236 students
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashburton Intermediate a good school?
Ashburton Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #130 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 Ashburton Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Intermediate ranks #130 of 187 intermediate schools in Canterbury and #810 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ashburton Intermediate?
Ashburton Intermediate had 442 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Ashburton Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Ashburton Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ashburton Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ashburton Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.