Ashburton Christian School vs Ashburton College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
264 students
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students
| Measure | Ashburton Christian School Elgin, Canterbury | Ashburton College Allenton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 57 | #37 of 57 |
| National rank | #125 of 486 | #214 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite (Year 1-10) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 264 | 1,363 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 467 |
| Total roll | 264 | 1,363 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 109.3% | 15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 77.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 48.9% |
| Māori students | 3% | 15.8% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 15.3% |
| International students | 0% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Elgin | Allenton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.acs.school.nz/ | www.ashburtoncollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ashburton Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.5 vs 53.3).
- •Ashburton Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 467).
- •Ashburton College does better on roll size (1,363 vs 264).
- •Ashburton Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (109.3% vs 15%).
- •Ashburton College is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 264.
- •Ashburton Christian School is a state integrated school while Ashburton College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Christian School better than Ashburton College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ashburton Christian School ranks higher (66.5 vs 53.3 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 Christian School and Ashburton College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Allenton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Christian School: 439. Ashburton College: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Christian School and Ashburton College rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Christian School is 19th of 57 and Ashburton College is 37th of 57 among composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).