Ashburton Borough School vs Ashburton College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students
| Measure | Ashburton Borough School Allenton, Canterbury | Ashburton College Allenton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 187 | #37 of 57 |
| National rank | #969 of 1,559 | #214 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 255 | 1,363 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 467 |
| Total roll | 255 | 1,363 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.1% | 15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 77.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 48.9% |
| Māori students | 7.8% | 15.8% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 15.3% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Allenton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashborough.school.nz | www.ashburtoncollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ashburton College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.3 vs 46.1).
- •Ashburton Borough School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 467).
- •Ashburton College does better on roll size (1,363 vs 255).
- •Ashburton College does better on roll growth (5 years) (15% vs -25.1%).
- •Ashburton College is the larger school with 1,363 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 Ashburton Borough School better than Ashburton College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ashburton College ranks higher (53.3 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 Ashburton Borough School and Ashburton College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Allenton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Borough School: 458. Ashburton College: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Borough School and Ashburton College rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Borough School is 149th of 187 and Ashburton College is 37th of 57 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).