New ZealandCanterburyAllentonAshburton Borough School

Ashburton Borough School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Allenton, Canterbury · Medium urban area
03-3078529
Roll243enrolled students
EQI458+3 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI458
vs National+3 (avg 455)
Roll243
ZoneZoned
SettingMedium urban area
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Ashburton Borough School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
458-5
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
243
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
8.6%-23.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
13.6%+1.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

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

European/Pakeha Students
55.1%
Maori Students
8.6%
Pacific Students
13.6%
Asian Students
25.5%
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)