Fernside School vs Tūtira Ashgrove School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernside School
Fernside · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
| Measure | Fernside School Fernside, Canterbury | Tūtira Ashgrove School Southbrook, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 187 | #116 of 187 |
| National rank | #464 of 1,559 | #725 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 271 | 441 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 442 |
| Total roll | 271 | 441 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | -11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.3% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fernside | Southbrook |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.fernside.school.nz | www.ashgrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fernside School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.7 vs 56.0).
- •Fernside School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 442).
- •Tūtira Ashgrove School does better on roll size (441 vs 271).
- •Fernside School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -11.6%).
- •Tūtira Ashgrove School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 271.
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 Fernside School better than Tūtira Ashgrove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fernside School ranks higher (66.7 vs 56.0 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 Fernside School and Tūtira Ashgrove School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Fernside and Southbrook in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fernside School: 412. Tūtira Ashgrove School: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fernside School and Tūtira Ashgrove School rank in Canterbury?
Fernside School is 67th of 187 and Tūtira Ashgrove School is 116th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).