Overview
Ashburton Borough School is a state full primary school in Allenton, Canterbury, serving Co-Educational. The school has 243 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 458.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
GenderCo-Educational
RegionAshburton District
RegionCanterbury
Postcode7700
School ID3281
Student Background
Total Roll243
European/Pakeha Students55.1%
Maori Students8.6%
Pacific Students13.6%
Asian Students25.5%
Student Background
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI458
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)