Ashburton Borough School vs Hampstead 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.
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
| Measure | Ashburton Borough School Allenton, Canterbury | Hampstead School Hampstead, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 187 | #173 of 187 |
| National rank | #969 of 1,559 | #1229 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 255 | 328 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 489 |
| Total roll | 255 | 328 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.1% | -18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 25.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Hampstead |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashborough.school.nz | www.hampsteadschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Ashburton Borough School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.1 vs 34.2).
- •Ashburton Borough School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 489).
- •Hampstead School does better on roll size (328 vs 255).
- •Hampstead School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.3% vs -25.1%).
- •Hampstead School is the larger school with 328 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 Hampstead School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ashburton Borough School ranks higher (46.1 vs 34.2 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 Hampstead School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Hampstead in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Borough School: 458. Hampstead School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Borough School and Hampstead School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Borough School is 149th of 187 and Hampstead School is 173rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).