Ashley Rakahuri School vs Tūtira Ashgrove School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 3.1 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
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
| Measure | Ashley Rakahuri School Ashley, Canterbury | Tūtira Ashgrove School Southbrook, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 187 | #116 of 187 |
| National rank | #832 of 1,559 | #725 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 192 | 441 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 442 |
| Total roll | 192 | 441 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | -11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.2% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ashley | Southbrook |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.ashley.school.nz | www.ashgrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tūtira Ashgrove School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.0 vs 51.8).
- •Tūtira Ashgrove School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 444).
- •Tūtira Ashgrove School does better on roll size (441 vs 192).
- •Ashley Rakahuri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -11.6%).
- •Tūtira Ashgrove School is the larger school with 441 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 Tūtira Ashgrove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tūtira Ashgrove School ranks higher (56.0 vs 51.8 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 Ashley Rakahuri School and Tūtira Ashgrove School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ashley and Southbrook in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashley Rakahuri School: 444. Tūtira Ashgrove School: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashley Rakahuri School and Tūtira Ashgrove School rank in Canterbury?
Ashley Rakahuri School is 135th of 187 and Tūtira Ashgrove School is 116th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).