Ashburton Borough School vs Pūtahi Belfast School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 87 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
Pūtahi Belfast School
Belfast · State full primary · Years 1–8
453 students
| Measure | Ashburton Borough School Allenton, Canterbury | Pūtahi Belfast School Belfast, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 187 | #143 of 187 |
| National rank | #969 of 1,559 | #901 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 255 | 453 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 458 |
| Total roll | 255 | 453 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.1% | -4.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.8% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Belfast |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashborough.school.nz | belfast.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pūtahi Belfast School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 46.1).
- •Pūtahi Belfast School does better on roll size (453 vs 255).
- •Pūtahi Belfast School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.5% vs -25.1%).
- •Pūtahi Belfast School is the larger school with 453 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 Pūtahi Belfast School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pūtahi Belfast School ranks higher (48.8 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 Pūtahi Belfast School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Belfast in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Borough School: 458. Pūtahi Belfast School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Borough School and Pūtahi Belfast School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Borough School is 149th of 187 and Pūtahi Belfast School is 143rd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).