Ashburton Borough School vs Longbeach School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 9.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
255 students
Longbeach School
Ashburton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
171 students
| Measure | Ashburton Borough School Allenton, Canterbury | Longbeach School Ashburton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 187 | #85 of 187 |
| National rank | #969 of 1,559 | #553 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 255 | 171 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 420 |
| Total roll | 255 | 171 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.1% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Ashburton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashborough.school.nz | www.longbeach.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขLongbeach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.0 vs 46.1).
- โขLongbeach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 458).
- โขAshburton Borough School does better on roll size (255 vs 171).
- โขLongbeach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.7% vs -25.1%).
- โขAshburton Borough School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 171.
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 Longbeach School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Longbeach School ranks higher (63.0 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 Longbeach School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Ashburton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Borough School: 458. Longbeach School: 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Borough School and Longbeach School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Borough School is 149th of 187 and Longbeach School is 85th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).