Ashburton Intermediate vs Hampstead 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 Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
| Measure | Ashburton Intermediate Netherby, Canterbury | Hampstead School Hampstead, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 187 | #173 of 187 |
| National rank | #810 of 1,559 | #1229 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 442 | 328 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 489 |
| Total roll | 442 | 328 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | -18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 25.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Netherby | Hampstead |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashinter.school.nz | www.hampsteadschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Ashburton Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.7 vs 34.2).
- •Ashburton Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 489).
- •Ashburton Intermediate does better on roll size (442 vs 328).
- •Ashburton Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs -18.3%).
- •Ashburton Intermediate is the larger school with 442 students compared with 328.
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 Intermediate better than Hampstead School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ashburton Intermediate ranks higher (52.7 vs 34.2 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 Intermediate and Hampstead School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Netherby and Hampstead in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Intermediate: 474. Hampstead School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Intermediate and Hampstead School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Intermediate is 130th of 187 and Hampstead School is 173rd of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).