Ashburton College vs Ashburton Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton College
Allenton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,363 students
Ashburton Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students
| Measure | Ashburton College Allenton, Canterbury | Ashburton Intermediate Netherby, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 57 | #130 of 187 |
| National rank | #214 of 486 | #810 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 1,363 | 442 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 474 |
| Total roll | 1,363 | 442 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15% | 8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 48.9% | – |
| Māori students | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 15.3% | 15.4% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Netherby |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashburtoncollege.school.nz | www.ashinter.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (53.3 vs 52.7).
- •Ashburton College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 474).
- •Ashburton College does better on roll size (1,363 vs 442).
- •Ashburton College does better on roll growth (5 years) (15% vs 8.6%).
- •Ashburton College is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 442.
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 College better than Ashburton Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashburton College and Ashburton Intermediate?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Netherby in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton College: 467. Ashburton Intermediate: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton College and Ashburton Intermediate rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton College is 37th of 57 and Ashburton Intermediate is 130th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).