Allenton School vs Ashburton Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.2 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 Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students
| Measure | Allenton School Allenton, Canterbury | Ashburton Intermediate Netherby, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 187 | #130 of 187 |
| National rank | #530 of 1,559 | #810 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 446 | 442 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 474 |
| Total roll | 446 | 442 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | 8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 13.2% | 15.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Netherby |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.allenton.school.nz | www.ashinter.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Allenton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.9 vs 52.7).
- •Allenton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 474).
- •Allenton School does better on roll size (446 vs 442).
- •Ashburton Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs 0.7%).
- •Allenton School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 442.
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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Allenton School ranks higher (63.9 vs 52.7 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 Intermediate?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Netherby in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Allenton School: 440. Ashburton Intermediate: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Allenton School and Ashburton Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
Allenton School is 79th of 187 and Ashburton Intermediate is 130th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).