Hampstead 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.
Hampstead School
Hampstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
328 students
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Ashburton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
| Measure | Hampstead School Hampstead, Canterbury | St Joseph's School (Ashburton) Ashburton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #173 of 187 | #64 of 187 |
| National rank | #1229 of 1,559 | #451 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 328 | 249 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 408 |
| Total roll | 328 | 249 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.3% | -1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.1% | 5.2% |
| Pacific students | 25.6% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hampstead | Ashburton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.hampsteadschool.co.nz | www.st-josephs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.8 vs 34.2).
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 489).
- •Hampstead School does better on roll size (328 vs 249).
- •St Joseph's School (Ashburton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -18.3%).
- •Hampstead School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 249.
- •Hampstead 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 Hampstead School better than St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Ashburton) ranks higher (67.8 vs 34.2 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 Hampstead School and St Joseph's School (Ashburton)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Ashburton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hampstead School: 489. St Joseph's School (Ashburton): 408. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hampstead School and St Joseph's School (Ashburton) rank in Canterbury?
Hampstead School is 173rd of 187 and St Joseph's School (Ashburton) is 64th of 187 among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).