Ashburton Netherby School vs St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Netherby School
Netherby · State contributing · Years 1–6
195 students
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
| Measure | Ashburton Netherby School Netherby, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Ashburton) Ashburton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #171 of 187 | #64 of 187 |
| National rank | #1182 of 1,559 | #451 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 195 | 249 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 501 | 408 |
| Total roll | 195 | 249 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.1% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.6% | 5.2% |
| Pacific students | 34.9% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Netherby | Ashburton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.netherbyschool.co.nz | www.st-josephs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.8 vs 36.4).
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 501).
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) does better on roll size (249 vs 195).
- •Ashburton Netherby School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.1% vs -1.6%).
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is the larger school with 249 students compared with 195.
- •Ashburton Netherby School 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 Netherby School better than St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Ashburton) ranks higher (67.8 vs 36.4 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 Netherby School and St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Netherby and Ashburton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashburton Netherby School: 501. St Joseph's School (Ashburton): 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashburton Netherby School and St Joseph's School (Ashburton) rank in Canterbury?
Ashburton Netherby School is 171st of 187 and St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is 64th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).