Ashburton Intermediate 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 Intermediate
Netherby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
442 students
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
| Measure | Ashburton Intermediate Netherby, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Ashburton) Ashburton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #130 of 187 | #64 of 187 |
| National rank | #810 of 1,559 | #451 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 442 | 249 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 408 |
| Total roll | 442 | 249 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.1% | 5.2% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Netherby | Ashburton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashinter.school.nz | www.st-josephs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.8 vs 52.7).
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 474).
- •Ashburton Intermediate does better on roll size (442 vs 249).
- •Ashburton Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs -1.6%).
- •Ashburton Intermediate is the larger school with 442 students compared with 249.
- •Ashburton Intermediate 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 Intermediate better than St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Ashburton) ranks higher (67.8 vs 52.7 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 Intermediate and St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Netherby and Ashburton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Intermediate: 474. St Joseph's School (Ashburton): 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Intermediate and St Joseph's School (Ashburton) rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Intermediate is 130th of 187 and St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is 64th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).