Ashley Rakahuri School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ashley, Canterbury 7440 · Waimakariri District
#135 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#832 of 1,559 nationally
About Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley Rakahuri School is a state full primary school located in Ashley, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 192 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 135th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (57th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.2%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)444
- Roll size (10%)192
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.3%
- 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 Ashley Rakahuri School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 444
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 192
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.6%
- 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 Ashley Rakahuri School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ashley Rakahuri School
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Southbrook School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashley Rakahuri School a good school?
Ashley Rakahuri School has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #135 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 Ashley Rakahuri School rank in Canterbury?
Ashley Rakahuri School ranks #135 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #832 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ashley Rakahuri School?
Ashley Rakahuri School had 192 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Ashley Rakahuri School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ashley Rakahuri School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ashley Rakahuri School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ashley Rakahuri School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.