Hampstead School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hampstead, Canterbury 7700 · Ashburton District
#173 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#1229 of 1,559 nationally
About Hampstead School
Hampstead School is a state contributing located in Hampstead, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 328 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 173rd of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll size (70th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.1%; pacific students 25.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)489
- Roll size (10%)328
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.3%
- 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 Hampstead School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 328
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 25.6%
- 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 Hampstead School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hampstead School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students · 965 m away
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students · 1.3 km 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 Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students · 1.9 km away
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students · 2.4 km away
Allenton School
Allenton · State contributing · Years 1–6
446 students · 3.3 km away
Tinwald School
Tinwald · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 3.5 km away
Fairton School
Fairton · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 6.4 km away
Wakanui School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
101 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waltham School
Waltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
263 students
Hornby Primary School
Hornby · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Kaiapoi Borough School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
377 students
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Shirley · State contributing · Years 1–6
379 students
Waimate Main School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
86 students
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
411 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hampstead School a good school?
Hampstead School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #173 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 Hampstead School rank in Canterbury?
Hampstead School ranks #173 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #1229 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hampstead School?
Hampstead School had 328 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Hampstead School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hampstead School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hampstead School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hampstead School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.