St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ashburton, Canterbury 7700 · Ashburton District
#64 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#451 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is a state integrated full primary located in Ashburton, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 249 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 64th of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (82th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.2%; pacific students 9.2%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Ashburton; St Joseph's School (Ashburton) ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)408
- Roll size (10%)249
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.6%
- 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 St Joseph's School (Ashburton) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 408
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 249
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.2%
- 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 St Joseph's School (Ashburton) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 309 m away
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students · 1.0 km away
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students · 1.0 km away
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students · 1.7 km away
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students · 1.7 km away
Allenton School
Allenton · State contributing · Years 1–6
446 students · 1.7 km away
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students · 2.4 km away
Tinwald School
Tinwald · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 3.3 km away
Fairton School
Fairton · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 6.5 km away
Longbeach School
Ashburton · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Waimate · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Mairehau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Addington · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Methven · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Timaru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
218 students
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Hoon Hay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
335 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Ashburton) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Ashburton) has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #64 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 St Joseph's School (Ashburton) rank in Canterbury?
St Joseph's School (Ashburton) ranks #64 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #451 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
St Joseph's School (Ashburton) had 249 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Ashburton) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Ashburton); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.