Allenton School vs Ashburton Borough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allenton School
Allenton · State contributing · Years 1–6
446 students
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
| Measure | Allenton School Allenton, Canterbury | Ashburton Borough School Allenton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 187 | #149 of 187 |
| National rank | #530 of 1,559 | #969 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 446 | 255 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 458 |
| Total roll | 446 | 255 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | -25.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.6% | 7.8% |
| Pacific students | 13.2% | 13.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Allenton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.allenton.school.nz | www.ashborough.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Allenton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.9 vs 46.1).
- •Allenton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 458).
- •Allenton School does better on roll size (446 vs 255).
- •Allenton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -25.1%).
- •Allenton School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 255.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allenton School better than Ashburton Borough School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Allenton School ranks higher (63.9 vs 46.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allenton School and Ashburton Borough School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Allenton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Allenton School: 440. Ashburton Borough School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Allenton School and Ashburton Borough School rank in Canterbury?
Allenton School is 79th of 187 and Ashburton Borough School is 149th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).