Ashhurst School vs Cornerstone Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 9.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashhurst School
Ashhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
456 students
Cornerstone Christian School
Kelvin Grove · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
612 students
| Measure | Ashhurst School Ashhurst, Manawatū-Whanganui | Cornerstone Christian School Kelvin Grove, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #40 of 111 | #1 of 33 |
| National rank | #910 of 1,559 | #50 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 456 | 612 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 417 |
| Total roll | 456 | 612 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | 6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 95.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 78% |
| Māori students | 28.7% | 11.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ashhurst | Kelvin Grove |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.ashhurst.school.nz | www.cornerstone.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.5 vs 48.5).
- •Cornerstone Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 459).
- •Cornerstone Christian School does better on roll size (612 vs 456).
- •Cornerstone Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -1.1%).
- •Cornerstone Christian School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 456.
- •Ashhurst School is a state school while Cornerstone Christian School 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 Ashhurst School better than Cornerstone Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cornerstone Christian School ranks higher (79.5 vs 48.5 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 Ashhurst School and Cornerstone Christian School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Ashhurst and Kelvin Grove in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ashhurst School: 459. Cornerstone Christian School: 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ashhurst School and Cornerstone Christian School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ashhurst School is 40th of 111 and Cornerstone Christian School is 1st of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).