Ashburton Borough School vs Ashburton Netherby School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.0 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 Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
| Measure | Ashburton Borough School Allenton, Canterbury | Ashburton Netherby School Netherby, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 187 | #171 of 187 |
| National rank | #969 of 1,559 | #1182 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 255 | 195 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 501 |
| Total roll | 255 | 195 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.1% | 10.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.8% | 24.6% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 34.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Netherby |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashborough.school.nz | www.netherbyschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Ashburton Borough School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.1 vs 36.4).
- •Ashburton Borough School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 501).
- •Ashburton Borough School does better on roll size (255 vs 195).
- •Ashburton Netherby School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.1% vs -25.1%).
- •Ashburton Borough School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 195.
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 Netherby School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ashburton Borough School ranks higher (46.1 vs 36.4 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 Netherby School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Netherby in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Borough School: 458. Ashburton Netherby School: 501. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Borough School and Ashburton Netherby School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Borough School is 149th of 187 and Ashburton Netherby School is 171st of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).