Ashburton College vs Ashburton Netherby School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.3 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 Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
| Measure | Ashburton College Allenton, Canterbury | Ashburton Netherby School Netherby, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 57 | #171 of 187 |
| National rank | #214 of 486 | #1182 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,363 | 195 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 501 |
| Total roll | 1,363 | 195 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15% | 10.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 48.9% | – |
| Māori students | 15.8% | 24.6% |
| Pacific students | 15.3% | 34.9% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Netherby |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashburtoncollege.school.nz | www.netherbyschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Ashburton College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.3 vs 36.4).
- •Ashburton College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 501).
- •Ashburton College does better on roll size (1,363 vs 195).
- •Ashburton College does better on roll growth (5 years) (15% vs 10.1%).
- •Ashburton College is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 195.
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 Netherby School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ashburton College ranks higher (53.3 vs 36.4 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 College and Ashburton Netherby School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Netherby in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton College: 467. Ashburton Netherby School: 501. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton College and Ashburton Netherby School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton College is 37th of 57 and Ashburton Netherby School is 171st of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).