Ashley Rakahuri School vs Pleasant Point Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 161 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students
| Measure | Ashley Rakahuri School Ashley, Canterbury | Pleasant Point Primary School Pleasant Point, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 187 | #132 of 187 |
| National rank | #832 of 1,559 | #822 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 192 | 245 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 444 |
| Total roll | 192 | 245 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | -10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.2% | 6.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ashley | Pleasant Point |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashley.school.nz | www.pointprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (51.8 vs 52.2).
- •Pleasant Point Primary School does better on roll size (245 vs 192).
- •Ashley Rakahuri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -10.3%).
- •Pleasant Point Primary School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 192.
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 Ashley Rakahuri School better than Pleasant Point Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashley Rakahuri School and Pleasant Point Primary School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Ashley and Pleasant Point in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashley Rakahuri School: 444. Pleasant Point Primary School: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashley Rakahuri School and Pleasant Point Primary School rank in Canterbury?
Ashley Rakahuri School is 135th of 187 and Pleasant Point Primary School is 132nd of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).