Ashburton Christian School vs Christchurch Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 82 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Christian School
Elgin ยท State integrated composite (year 1-10) ยท Years 1โ13
264 students
Christchurch Adventist School
Papanui ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
293 students
| Measure | Ashburton Christian School Elgin, Canterbury | Christchurch Adventist School Papanui, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #19 of 57 | #15 of 57 |
| National rank | #125 of 486 | #99 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite (Year 1-10) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 264 | 293 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 435 |
| Total roll | 264 | 293 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 109.3% | 2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 89.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 89.5% |
| Mฤori students | 3% | 3.8% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 22.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Elgin | Papanui |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.acs.school.nz/ | www.cas.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขChristchurch Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.9 vs 66.5).
- โขChristchurch Adventist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 439).
- โขChristchurch Adventist School does better on roll size (293 vs 264).
- โขAshburton Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (109.3% vs 2.3%).
- โขChristchurch Adventist School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 264.
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 Christchurch Adventist School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Christchurch Adventist School ranks higher (70.9 vs 66.5 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 Christchurch Adventist School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Papanui in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Christian School: 439. Christchurch Adventist School: 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Christian School and Christchurch Adventist School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Christian School is 19th of 57 and Christchurch Adventist School is 15th of 57 among composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).