Ashburton Intermediate vs Waimate Centennial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 108 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
Waimate Centennial School
Waimate · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
| Measure | Ashburton Intermediate Netherby, Canterbury | Waimate Centennial School Waimate, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 187 | #166 of 187 |
| National rank | #810 of 1,559 | #1147 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 442 | 138 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 473 |
| Total roll | 442 | 138 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | -11.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.1% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Netherby | Waimate |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashinter.school.nz | centennial.ultranet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ashburton Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.7 vs 38.1).
- •Waimate Centennial School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 474).
- •Ashburton Intermediate does better on roll size (442 vs 138).
- •Ashburton Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs -11.4%).
- •Ashburton Intermediate is the larger school with 442 students compared with 138.
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 Waimate Centennial School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ashburton Intermediate ranks higher (52.7 vs 38.1 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 Waimate Centennial School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Netherby and Waimate in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Intermediate: 474. Waimate Centennial School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Intermediate and Waimate Centennial School rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Intermediate is 130th of 187 and Waimate Centennial School is 166th of 187 among intermediate schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).