Ashburton College vs St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.0 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
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
| Measure | Ashburton College Allenton, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Ashburton) Ashburton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #37 of 57 | #64 of 187 |
| National rank | #214 of 486 | #451 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,363 | 249 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 408 |
| Total roll | 1,363 | 249 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 48.9% | – |
| Māori students | 15.8% | 5.2% |
| Pacific students | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Ashburton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashburtoncollege.school.nz | www.st-josephs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.8 vs 53.3).
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 467).
- •Ashburton College does better on roll size (1,363 vs 249).
- •Ashburton College does better on roll growth (5 years) (15% vs -1.6%).
- •Ashburton College is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 249.
- •Ashburton College is a state school while St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is a state integrated 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 College better than St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Ashburton) ranks higher (67.8 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 College and St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Ashburton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton College: 467. St Joseph's School (Ashburton): 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton College and St Joseph's School (Ashburton) rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton College is 37th of 57 and St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is 64th of 187 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).