Ashburton Christian School vs St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 2.4 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
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
| Measure | Ashburton Christian School Elgin, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Ashburton) Ashburton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #19 of 57 | #64 of 187 |
| National rank | #125 of 486 | #451 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite (Year 1-10) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 264 | 249 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 408 |
| Total roll | 264 | 249 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 109.3% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3% | 5.2% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Elgin | Ashburton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.acs.school.nz/ | www.st-josephs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.8 vs 66.5).
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 439).
- •Ashburton Christian School does better on roll size (264 vs 249).
- •Ashburton Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (109.3% vs -1.6%).
- •Ashburton Christian School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 249.
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 St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Ashburton) ranks higher (67.8 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 St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Ashburton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Christian School: 439. St Joseph's School (Ashburton): 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Christian School and St Joseph's School (Ashburton) rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Christian School is 19th of 57 and St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is 64th of 187 among composite (year 1-10) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).