Ashburton College vs Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 77 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
Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School
Barrington · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,415 students
| Measure | Ashburton College Allenton, Canterbury | Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School Barrington, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 57 | #39 of 57 |
| National rank | #214 of 486 | #235 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 1,363 | 1,415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 467 |
| Total roll | 1,363 | 1,415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15% | 39.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.5% | 67.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 48.9% | 50% |
| Māori students | 15.8% | 16.5% |
| Pacific students | 15.3% | 9.5% |
| International students | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Allenton | Barrington |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashburtoncollege.school.nz | www.hillmorton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ashburton College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.3 vs 49.7).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on roll size (1,415 vs 1,363).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.4% vs 15%).
- •Ashburton College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (77.5% vs 67.3%).
- •Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 1,363.
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 Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ashburton College ranks higher (53.3 vs 49.7 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 Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Allenton and Barrington in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton College: 467. Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton College and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton College is 37th of 57 and Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School is 39th of 57 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).